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Michael Phelps Calls on USOC to Do More for Athletes With Depression

Michael Phelps says the United States Olympic Committee needs to do more to help athletes struggling with depression.

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Atlanta Classic Set for May 18-20; Dressel and Lochte Expected to Race

Among the headliners are American record holder, and perhaps the most exciting swimmer in the world right now, Caeleb Dressel, along with World record holder and twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte.

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Katie Ledecky Announces She’s Forgoing Final 2 Years of Eligibility to Turn Pro

Katie Ledecky announced today that she’s turning pro, despite having two more years of NCAA eligibility.

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WATCH: All GT Pool Records From The TYR Pro Series – Atlanta

Taylor Ruck smashed three Georgia Tech pool records at the TYR Pro Series – Atlanta.

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Katie Ledecky on Her Future Plans: “I’m Trying to Stay in the Present”

While Simone Manuel confirmed that she herself will turn pro next year, Katie Ledecky stressed that she’s focused only on school for the time being.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Mallory Comerford Swims to #2 All-Time in 100 Free

Mallory Comerford went 46.20 in the 100 free Saturday night, taking 2nd to Stanford’s Simone Manuel (45.65).

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2018 W. NCAAs: Baker Goes 1:47.30 200 Back to Break Oldest American Record

Kathleen Baker won the 200 back by over a body length Saturday night, becoming the 3rd woman ever under 1:48, breaking the American record in 1:47.30.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Beata Nelson Jumps to #6 All-Time in 200 Back

Beata Nelson is the top seed heading into finals with a 1:49.33.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Comerford Breaks 1:40 in 200 Free for #2 All-Time Performance

Mallory Comerford became the 2nd woman ever to break 1:40 in the 200 free Friday night, going 1:39.80.

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2018 W. NCAAs Finals Preview: Top Four 100 Back Performers in History to Throw Down

Ally Howe, Kathleen Baker, Janet Hu, and Beata Nelson will vie for the 100 back title.

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2018 NCSA Spring Jr Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Thursday night finals will feature the 200 free, 50 breast, 400 IM, 50 fly, and 400 free relay. 13 year old Claire Tuggle is seeded 1st in the women’s 200 free.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Ella Eastin Shatters 200IM American Record

Eastin took nearly a second off her previous record, going 1:50.67.

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Claire Tuggle Swims 1:44 in 200 Yard Free at 13

Tuggle won an NCSA Junior National Title on Thursday in the 200 free. Only Missy Franklin has ever been faster as a 13-14.

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Get SwimSwam Magazine with the Mallory Comerford Cover

The next issue is WOMEN IN SWIMMING. It is over one pound, the biggest issue since the 2016 Olympic Preview. We profile the biggest female influencers in swimming–Olympic icons, rising talent, the greatest coaches, CEOs, Olympic industry insiders, even a famous comedian.

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2018 W. NCAAs: Mallory Comerford Drops Fastest 800 FR Split in History

As far as we can tell, Mallory Comerford is the first woman to go under 1:40 in her 800 free relay split — she destroyed the mark with her 1:39.14.

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