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.”

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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Austin GP Psych Sheets Posted; Ervin to Race with Big-Boys [link corrected]

The psych sheets for the 2012 Austin Grand Prix have been posted, and as should be the standard from here…

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2011 Year in Swimming Review: Buildup to World Championships; Busch Coaching Fallout Dominate 2nd Quarter Headlines

As we move into the 2nd quarter of our 2011 recap, the big news swirled around the buildup to the…

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Ryan Drops 28 Seconds in 1650 Free, Phelps Hiccups in 100 Free on Final Day of NBAC Christmas Meet

Gillian Ryan kicked off the final night of the NBAC Chirstmas Meet with a sparkling 15:53.55 in the 1650 free….

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Phelps Stirs Pot in 400 IM, Kalisz Has Stellar Meet on Day 3 at NBAC XMas Invite

Day 3 at the 28th Annual NBAC Christmas Meet saw the host team continue to dominate the competition, and the…

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Schmitt Goes Lifetime Best in 200 Free at NBAC Christmas Meet

The 38th edition of the NBAC Christmas Meet will be Michael Phelps’ last, and the parting will be such sweet…

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