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Missy Franklin, The Most Famous Fresh in College Swimming History – Complete Cal Swimming Video Press Conference

This is the first instance we can remember of a college swimmer holding a press conference at the beginning of the year. In order to allow Franklin the opportunity to adapt to her new environment as a college freshman and as a member of the Cal women’s swimming & diving team, Wednesday’s press conference will be her only media availability until early October, according to Cal’s media staff. (Image courtesy of Cal Press Conference video capture)

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Michael Phelps To Appear in USA Network’s “Suits”

Michael Phelps will be playing himself in his guest role in his favorite television show, USA Network’s “Suits”. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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USADA Releases 2nd Quarter Testing Statistics; Still No Michael Phelps

Connor Jaeger had a testing run in the 2nd quarter of 2013 unlike any before in his career. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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163 NAG Records Broken So Far In 2012-2013 USA Swimming Season

With the end of the 2012-2013 season approaching, 163 national age group records have been broken (or tied) over the past year between the short course and long course seasons. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Ranking the 2013 NCAA Women’s Recruiting Classes: #’s 1-4

This shot captured ominously a then 15-year-old Missy Franklin with her future coach Teri McKeever (right). Did Missy and the crew capture the #1 class ranking? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal Signs World Championship Breaststroke Finalist Marina Garcia From Spain For Class of 2013

The Cal Golden Bears have completed their incredible medley relays for next season, which will surely break some NCAA Records. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Nominated for 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award

Missy Franklin has been nominated for the 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award, which recognizes female athletes for their outstanding athletic accomplishments over the past year. (Image Courtesy of FINA)

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2013 World Championships Video Highlights – FINA Thanks You

Cameron van der Burgh, 50 breaststroke World Champion, is one of the many stars in this gorgeous super slow motion highlights video. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Missy Franklin To Co-host Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day

“Fresh off of winning six gold medals at the 2013 FINA World Championships, Missy Franklin will co-host Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day August 24th.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Medal Count: 2013 Worlds Round Up

Missy Franklin (center) frequented the podium this past week, capturing six medals for Team USA (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)

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2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Finals Photo Vault

The French Team celebrates the men’s 4×100 medley relay World Championship victory as Matt Grevers looks on. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)

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United States Report Day 8: Franklin, Vollmer help US Women Finish Strong

Missy Franklin, Jessica Hardy, Dana Vollmer, and Megan Romano combined to give the United States a sweep of the relay events at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Missy Franklin 200 Back World Championship Win – Complete Race Footage

Women’s 200 backstroke race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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NBC Interview: Missy Franklin 200 Backstroke at 2013 FINA Worlds

Women’s 200 backstroke post race interview is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Megan Romano To Anchor Medley Relay for the United States

The start lists for the men’s and women’s 4×100 medley relays are out. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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