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Phelps Receives “Excellence” Honor But Usain Bolt Wins Sportsman of the Year; Swimmer Dias Wins Disability Laureus

Michael Phelps didn’t win the Sportsman of the Year Award, but won’t leave Rio empty handed. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Nominated For AAU Sullivan Award (Voting Open Now)

It’s now two months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean that Missy Franklin is done winning awards for her impressive 2012 season. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Video: Kaitlyn Jones’ Record-Breaking 200 IM Swim from Delaware State Championships

A video of Kaitlyn Jones as she breaks Missy Franklin’s Independent High School Record in the 200 IM. (Video Courtesy: Rick Jones)

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Kaitlyn Jones Breaks Missy’s National HS Record at Delaware State Championship Meet

The Delaware Swim Team got a new coach this year, with Bruce Gemmell heading south to work with Katie Ledecky…

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Missy Franklin Documentary, Touch The Wall, Kickstarter Campaign – Donate Now

The Kickstarter campaign for Touch The Wall is less than 24 hours in and $2,921 has already been raised!

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2013 Orlando Grand Prix Day 3 Finals: Missy Franklin Wins 200 Backstroke

Missy Franklin, and swimmer bun, signing autographs at the Orlando Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: GMM)

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Orlando Grand Prix Day 2 Final, Murphy Wins 100 Backstroke

“Ryan Murphy wins the 100 back in 54.92.” (Photo Credit: GMM)

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Day 2 Prelims, Orlando Grand Prix

Becca Mann of Clearwater Aquatics earned a couple more top spots during the morning session from the Orlando YMCA. (Swim Pic Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Orlando Grand Prix Day 1, Finals: Missy Franklin Delivers Third-Straight 200 Free Win

Missy Franklin picked up another win for the series on day 1 of the 2013 Orlando Grand Prix. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn: What’s hotter, High School Swimming or The Harlem Shake?

With independent, public and overall high school records going down within the last week it’s tough to believe that :30 second youtube videos are the hot topic in swimming…

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