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Celebrity Swim Tuesday: Timothy Olyphant

Before Timothy Olyphant starred in movies and TV, he was a national swimming finalist in the 200 I.M.

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The Callout: March 12, 2012

The first Callout ever. FINA Olympic Qualification, Hilary Phelps and a special thanks.

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Phelps 48.49 100m free puts Magnussen on notice

Phelps 48.49 100 free at Columbus Grand Prix puts Magnussen & the Aussie 4×100 relay on notice!

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Phelps Swims Top American 100 Free of 2012

Michael Phelps took a big win in the 100 free at the Columbus Grand Prix, and two Mexican National Records were broken on the final day of competition.

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Michael Phelps Flys to 1:55.32

Phelps breaks 2nd meet record at Columbus Grand Prix in the 200m fly!

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Magnuson Breaks Lifetime Best in Columbus

Michael Phelps kicked off night 2 of the Columbus Grand Prix with a world-leading swim, but Christine Magnuson’s lifetime-best raised the most eyebrows.

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Michael Phelps reborn in Columbus

After Phelps‘ stunning 200 free, he qualifies 2nd for tonight’s 200 fly final with an easy 1:59.17.

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Phelps Turns Back the Clock to 2006

Check out what Phelps did on night 1 of the Columbus Grand Prix better than he’s done it in 6 years. (Photo courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte, London Showdown

Gold Medal Minute Presented by SwimOutlet.com: Phelps vs. Lochte, London Showdown

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2012 Columbus Grand Prix Preview: Staab Returns to Pool

The Annual Columbus Grand Prix is never a huge meet on the Grand Prix schedule, but this year’s event will…

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Coughlin Joins Shampoo Wars, Earns Pantene Endorsement

Hair is a huge deal for swimmers. Especially elite swimmers, who spend enough time in the water that their hair…

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Final Thoughts From the 2012 Austin Grand Prix

The weekend in Austin was very exciting. This was a meet of met-expectations: for the first time in a long…

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Phelps Finishes Three-Straight With Dominant 200 IM; Coughlin Wins Same Race

Women’s 200 Fly Texas A&M sophomore Cammile Adams kicked off a great session for the Aggies by winning the 200…

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Ervin 4th in 100 Free; Evans Adds in 400 Free; Cochrane Wears a Cap in Austin Day 1 Finals

Day 1 of the 2012 Austin Grand Prix, which was almost a mini-National Championship meet give or take, are in…

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10 Things to Watch at the Austin Grand Prix

Friday kicks off the 2012 edition of the Austin Grand Prix meet, and the Olympic hopefuls are out in force…

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