Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

10 Minutes a Day to a Faster Underwater Dolphin Kick

The greats like Mr. Phelps know the value of building a monster underwater. Here’s a quick set you can add to your workouts to see improvement in your underwater dolphin kick.

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Phelps Signs First Post-Suspension Endorsement Deal

Michael Phelps signs on with 800razors.com, but will be more than just a spokesman.

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3 Things to Focus On As Swimming’s Winter Season Starts



Many of us are just getting into the start of another winter swim season. Whether this is your first competitive winter season or your last, here are three things to focus on…

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SwimSwam Pulse: 92% Vote Phelps’ Summer More Impressive Than Le Clos’

The primary conflict between the two looms in the 100- and 200-meter butterfly races, and Phelps finished with the #1 world ranking in both, which seemed to be a defining statistic for voters.

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CBS’ Pushing The Limits Highlights Katie Ledecky

Katie Ledecky is certainly “Pushing the Limits”!

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Rowdy Talks to 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Coach Bob Bowman (Video Interview)

Bowman will be leading the US Olympic team for the first time in his career, but he is not new to the Olympic scene.

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David Marsh, Bob Bowman Named Head Coaches Of 2016 US Olympic Team

With 291 days remaining before the start of the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and 330 days before the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, USA Swimming has officially named the 2016 US Olympic staff.

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Le Clos: “Phelps And I Are the Favorites Next Year”

Of his gold medal-winning 100m butterfly race in Kazan, Le Clos says, “I wanted to show everybody that it [the 200 fly] was just a bad race, so I was just happy with the way I bounced back.”

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Phelps, Ledecky, & Sjostrom Nominated For USSA Athlete of the Month

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Sarah Sjostrom are in the running to be crowned the United States Sports Academy’s Athletes…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #8 Canoeing Your Way Thru Warmup

#10 Think I just found how I'll pay for the rest of college…USA swimming trading cards circa summer 2004 @swimswamnews…

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USA Swimming Announces 2015-16 National Team Roster

USA Swimming has announced its 2015-16 National Team roster, which is headlined by veterans Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte, and Michael Phelps.

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Shout from the Stands: What we learn from Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps can teach us so much about swimming, sports in general, and reaching your fullest potential. He shows us that you don’t have to be perfect to be the best.

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Arizona St. Completing Renovations on Swimming Pool, Lobby to Begin Bowman Era

Bob Bowman traded in his NBAC red for Arizona State maroon this month as he officially made the move to Tempe, Arizona.

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What to learn from Michael Andrew’s five-event experiment

Michael Andrew took on a tough challenge Wednesday and felt the pain. But what does it mean long-term?

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Video: Phelps & Schmitt Smile…..A Lot

Training partners and best buds, Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt, discuss their unique friendship and what’s in store for the upcoming year.

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