Michael Phelps

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Phelps: I’m finishing like I used to (Interview)

30-year-old Michael Phelps raced his way to a solid win tonight, taking gold in the sprint fly event in a time of 51.94

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Austin Pro Swim Series Day 1 Photo Vault

It’s going big in Texas this weekend with heavy load of top swimmers from around the world dropping in at…

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Five Big Things From Night One of the Austin Pro Series

Katie Ledecky’s new personal best of 53.75 in the 100 free was one of the most intriguing swims on night one of the 2016 Austin Pro Series.

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Arena Pro Swim Series Austin, TX, Day 1 Prelims Recap

Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, day 1 prelims recap.

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Doubles Abound on Day 1 of Arena Pro Swim Series Austin

Despite only 8 events taking place on the first morning of the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, a number of athletes have pulled some amazing event doubles.

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Video: Phelps & Bowman Press Conference, 2016 Arena Pro Swim – Austin

There are no shortage of big names at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, but none are bigger than Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman, the swimmer-coach duo that has combined for more Olympic medals than any other in history.

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Bob Bowman Announces Release Date Of His Book “The Golden Rules”

Want to set goals like the GOAT? Check out ASU Head Coach Bob Bowman’s book entitled, “The Golden Rules”, scheduled to be released May 17th.

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8 Matchups To Watch, All Links For 2016 Austin Pro Swim Series

Michael Phelps is set to take on a couple of long-time domestic rivals at the star-studded Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin beginning Friday morning.

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MP Michael Phelps and Aqua Sphere Announce 2016 Line of MP Brand Swim Gear

Michael Phelps will be racing in the new performance-driven products designed by Aqua Sphere, including the new XCEED goggle and X-O racing cap

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Phelps In 200 Free At Trials? Bowman Says “Probably Not”

Bob Bowman – “Phelps should do both the 100 and 200 butterflies and the 200 individual medley.”

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Cesar Cielo Leads Public Sentiment To Carry Rio Flag

Could we see Cesar Cielo carrying the Brazilian flag on August 5th in Rio?

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WR Holder Sarah Sjostrom To Compete At Austin PSS (Psych Sheets Here)

USA Swimming has released the psych sheets for next week’s Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, and they feature some huge international names – maybe most notable and surprising is Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.

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12 Reasons Why You Will Love SwimSwam Magazine

# 1 – SwimSwam Magazine is the opposite of every swimming magazine you have seen in the past.

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Olympic Year Action Opens with Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin

Franklin, Ledecky, Lochte and Phelps expected to compete next week

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New Olympic Rule Requires Relay Alternates To Compete

A change in FINA rules will now require all relay alternates at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to compete in either prelims or finals.

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