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Cullen Jones & Missy Franklin Headline First Splash Series Events in NC

Speedo USA and Swimmingly partner to place a larger emphasis on summer swimming and bring fun local events to summer swim families. Olympic champions Cullen Jones and Missy Franklin headline First Splash Series events in NC, March 30th and 31st.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Wins CSCAA Swimmer of the Year

Beata Nelson was named CSCAA’s Swimmer of the Year after winning 3 events and setting 2 American records.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Watch Beata Nelson Win the 200 IM in 1:50.79

Nelson upset American record holder Ella Eastin for the second-fastest performance in history.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Drops 2nd-Fastest 200 IM in History

Beata Nelson upset American record holder Ella Eastin to win the 200 IM.

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2019 W. NCAAs: Forde Drops 6+ Seconds in the 500 in 1 Day, Becomes No. 5 All-Time Performer

Forde went 4:31.34 to pick up the first individual NCAA title of her career.

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2019 W. NCAAs Night 1 Finals Preview: How Many 1:39 Splits Will We See?

Night one features only the 800 free relay – but there’s plenty to look out for, including some key lineup choices.

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Get The 2019 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue

This 196 page issue will be the biggest of the year, and it is over one pound. Inside we feature Olympic Champion and world record holder Kathleen Baker, USRPT king Michael Andrew, and the top college coaches moving from assistant positions to helming large DI programs.

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Regan Smith, 17, Sets 200 Back American Record at Cary Sectionals

After scaring the 100 back American record Saturday, Smith had even more in store for the 200 Sunday.

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Claire Curzan, 14, Wipes Out Missy Franklin 100 FR NAG Record – 47.67

Curzan is now the second-fastest 16&U performer of all-time, and just the second 13-14-year-old in history to break :48.

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Regan Smith Pops 1:48.6 in Prelims of 200 Back

Smith’s swim ties as the 13th-best performance of all-time, but isn’t even her personal best time.

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How To Get The 2019 SwimSwam Swimsuit Issue

Inside we feature Olympic Champion Kathleen Baker, USRPT king Michael Andrew, and the top college coaches moving from assistant positions to helming large DI programs. This 196 page issue is full of articles, data features and we name the top high school swimmers with a real shot at making the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team.

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Taylor Ruck Becomes Top 10 All-Time 100 Freestyler With Relay Lead-Off

Her time ties Lia Neal for 10th all-time fastest performer in the SCY 100 free, and ties Neal for 9th all-time in the NCAA.

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2019 Pac-12 Women’s Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Day 3’s morning session will see prelims for the 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, and 100 back.

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Ella Eastin Becomes 10th Fastest 500 Freestyler In History

On top of the incredible time, Eastin also negative split the race.

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Mallory Comerford’s Ideal NCAA Lineup (Video)

What is Mallory Comerford’s ideal third event for NCAAs? She said it won’t be the 500, even though she currently leads the nation in that event. Any guesses?

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