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Cal Sprinters Gearing Up for 50 Free Trials

Nathan Adrian will be one of two men with a seed time under 22 seconds. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Andrew With an Encore – NAG #2 in Clearwater

Michael Andrew took down the 2nd NAG Record of his final meet as an 11-12 on Saturday.

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Murphy NAG Record; Phelps World-Leading IM Wrap-Up Indy GP

Michael Phelps was feeling his 200 IM on the final night of the 2012 Indy Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Returns to Old Form in 400 IM in Indy

Don’t let his post-race expression fool you. This was an outstanding swim for Mr. Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps-Clary Set for 400 IM Duel in Indy

Michael Phelps looked easy through in his 400 IM, but Clary won’t get up the title without a fight (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian Rips Suit; Lochte Swims Lifetime Best

Nathan Adrian swam through a ripped suit to win the 100 free, and Ryan Lochte swam a lifetime best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Burckle Goes Lifetime Best in Indy Prelims

There were a ton of awesome swims on morning 1 in Indy, and several top-3-in-the-world swims, but Burckle’s 200 breast stands above all. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin, Swimming Phenom

Missy Franklin is America’s darling, a swimming purist who will not go pro despite millions in potential endorsement revenue. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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In Briefs: Franklin, KLJ Embark on Florida Keys Training Trip

Kara Lynn Joyce will lead her younger teammates for a spring training trip to Florida before the Indy Grand Prix, but it’s going to be no break. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Nearly Breaks 1:00 in Federal Way Backstroke

Big Winners on Night 3 at the Federal Way Sectional meet included Missy Franklin, Megan Jendrick, and a near-best time from Roland Schoeman.

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Micah, Missy Win Big at Sectional Meets

In Federal Way, Missy Franklin took a win in her only individual event but was upstaged by 14-year old Kimberley Williams. In Greensboro, Micah Lawrence swam well too

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Greensboro, Federal Way Sectionals: Day 1

Missy Franklin already has two wins and a Meet Record under her belt in Federal Way.

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Missy Franklin Takes Down 200 Free National Independent High School Record Again; Bonnie Brandon Breaks State Mark

Missy Franklin is quickly becoming the Lebron James of swimming. Rarely do high school athletes set the world afire as much…

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Missy Franklin Breaks Independent HS Record in Prelims of 200 Free at CO State Champs

In the 2nd National High School Record to go down on the day (with more yet likely to come), 16-year…

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Col. State Championship Meet Featuring Franklin, Brandon to Air Live on ESPN3

It’s amazing how quickly one athlete can change the landscape of an entire sport. This weekend’s Colorado High School State…

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