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.”

At age 30, Michael Phelps’ impact on swimming already profound

In honor of Michael Phelps’ 30th birthday, take a look back at the impact he’s already had on the sport of swimming.

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Tickets Go On Sale Monday For 2016 US Olympic Team Trials

Our most recent count of US Olympic Trial Qualifiers as of June 23rd showed that 989 swimmers have qualified for the meet.

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Exclusive: Australia’s Daniel Tranter Will Accompany Bowman in Move to Tempe

Australian National Champion, Daniel Tranter is another swimmer joining Bowman’s clan in Tempe.

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Do Not Pee or Poop in Pools Warns Center for Disease Control

CDC report strongly recommended not to “pee or poop in the water” in order to prevent dangerous chemicals from forming when that pee or poop chemically reacts with the chlorine.

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47 New Michael Phelps Photos For #PhelpsFans

Mike Lewis captured 47 images of Michael Phelps in Santa Clara, and, at your request, we’ve loaded them all into one post. You’re welcome.

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Michael Phelps Onced Pondered High School Football Over Swimming

22 Olympic medals in swimming…..the world’s longest televised putt in golf….it’s hard to imagine what record-breaking statistic Michael Phelps would…

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16 History-Altering Moments in Olympic Swimming You Need to Know

In honor of Olympic day, we’ve compiled 16 of the great moments that have shaped Olympic swimming history:

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: Inaugural Edition

Missy Franklin (above) rocked Twitter with some big news along with some awesome photos. Check #2 on our list for more!

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Natalie Coughlin Appears in ESPN’s “The Body” Issue for 2015

In the wake of her shiny new 50m backstroke American record, fans will now get to see 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin

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Breaking Down Michael Phelps’ Arena Pro Swim Series At Santa Clara Performance

Michael Phelps is starting to inch his way back towards the type of schedule he would do at a meet before his retirement. He’s competing in more 200s, doing more multi-event days, and for the first time since his comeback, he looks as though he’s truly put in the work to be competitive in these races.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara – Day 4 Race Videos

Watch Katinka Hosszu, Michael Phelps, and Connor Jaeger from day four of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara.

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Weekend Roundup: Zeiger breaks Minnesota LCM 200 IM record, Nunan takes on Phelps

While the 2015-16 season doesn’t kick off until this fall, Minnesota swimmers and divers are staying busy this summer in and out of the pool.

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Phelps: I haven’t done a triple since before Beijing (Video Interview)

After a solid win in the 200 fly on Day 3, Phelps buckled down to swim 3 events on the final day of competition in Santa Clara

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Jaeger, Hosszu top money-earners at Santa Clara stop of Arena Pro Swim Series

Two athletes known for their endurance topped the money lists at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, with Connor Jaeger leading all men and Katinka Hosszu topping the women.

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Five Big Things From Day Four Of The Arena Pro Swim Series At Santa Clara

Day four of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara ended the 2015 series, and gave way to some very big swims. Here are five things we noticed:

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