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Franklin wins 100 freestyle in meet record time of 53.43

Missy Franklin won the women’s 100 freestyle out of lane two posting a new meet record  time of 53.43, which breaks…

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Missy Franklin Breaks Her Own National Age Group Record; National Championship Meet Record

Missy Franklin broke her own National Age Group Record on the first finals session at the 2013 US World Championship Trials (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: A Dozen Names for Half a Dozen Spots in the Women’s 100 Free

There is little consensus about the favorites in the women’s 100 free except that it should be a crazy, unpredictable race. (Photo: Lia Neal, Allison Schmitt, Missy Franklin, Jessica Hardy, Courtesy Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Indy Nat Preparing For World Champions Trials (PHOTO VAULT)

Individual Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, Matt Grevers, Katie Ledecky, and Allison Schmitt adorn the doors that enter into the Indy Nat. (Photo: Tony Carroll)

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Early Returns: Adrian & Ervin, McGill & Shields Early Pick ‘Em Favorites

One of the coolest features of our new SurveyMonkey-powered Pick ‘Em Contest is the vast reporting abilities that it provides….

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2013 US Trials Previews: Ledecky Improving, Can She Make a Run at Franklin?

Allison Schmitt (above) is the Olympic Champion, but Katie Ledecky is coming on very fast in this 200 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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What Would Ryan Lochte Do in the 50 Meter Stroke Races?

Ryan Lochte is entered in all three stroke 50’s at the World Championship Trials, but will have to endure a brutal schedule to swim any of them. (Photo: Dave Collins)

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Not Many Clues on Lochte’s Schedule in Nationals Psych Sheets

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte had the most anticipated schedule on this year’s list. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NBC Sports to Air Seven Hours of National Championships Coverage

“Sports fans and swimming enthusiasts alike will be able to enjoy extensive broadcast coverage of the June 25-29 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., via NBC, NBC Sports Network.” (Photo Courtesy of USA Swimming)

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2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths

In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lochte and Franklin Win 2012-2013 Grand Prix Series Overall TItles

With the conclusion of the 2012-2013 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series this past Sunday (June 2nd), Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin came out…

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Reader’s Digest Says Franklin Is One of 50 “Surprising Reasons We Love America”

A spread from the latest issue of Reader’s Digest, where Missy Franklin is named as a “Surprising Reason Why we Love America.”

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Watch Swimming Greats Do Starts and Turns – Santa Clara Grand Prix – Slow Motion Video

See if you can find your favorite swimmer. Matt Grevers, Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte and more are all in this swimming video.

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Franklin Can’t Wait for the Competitive Cal Atmosphere – Video Interview

Missy Franklin’s ready for World Championship Trials, and she can’t wait to train in the competitive Cal atmosphere this fall. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault

Many thanks to SwimSwam Contributor and photographer, Bill Collins, for capturing these images. (Photo Credit: Bill Collins)

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