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What Would Ryan Lochte Do in the 50 Meter Stroke Races?

Ryan Lochte is entered in all three stroke 50’s at the World Championship Trials, but will have to endure a brutal schedule to swim any of them. (Photo: Dave Collins)

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Not Many Clues on Lochte’s Schedule in Nationals Psych Sheets

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte had the most anticipated schedule on this year’s list. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NBC Sports to Air Seven Hours of National Championships Coverage

“Sports fans and swimming enthusiasts alike will be able to enjoy extensive broadcast coverage of the June 25-29 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., via NBC, NBC Sports Network.” (Photo Courtesy of USA Swimming)

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2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths

In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lochte and Franklin Win 2012-2013 Grand Prix Series Overall TItles

With the conclusion of the 2012-2013 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series this past Sunday (June 2nd), Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin came out…

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Reader’s Digest Says Franklin Is One of 50 “Surprising Reasons We Love America”

A spread from the latest issue of Reader’s Digest, where Missy Franklin is named as a “Surprising Reason Why we Love America.”

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Watch Swimming Greats Do Starts and Turns – Santa Clara Grand Prix – Slow Motion Video

See if you can find your favorite swimmer. Matt Grevers, Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte and more are all in this swimming video.

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Franklin Can’t Wait for the Competitive Cal Atmosphere – Video Interview

Missy Franklin’s ready for World Championship Trials, and she can’t wait to train in the competitive Cal atmosphere this fall. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault

Many thanks to SwimSwam Contributor and photographer, Bill Collins, for capturing these images. (Photo Credit: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Finishes Meet With 4th Win; Pelton Swims Best Time in 100 Back

Conor Dwyer has been on a roll so far at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and will hope to stay hot in the last finals session in the 200 IM. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Top Seed in 100 Backstroke at Sleepy Sunday Morning from Santa Clara

Mike Alexandrov has been on fire this year, but he’ll face his biggest challenge yet in the young Kevin Cordes in Sunday’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Adrian Wins Star-Studded 50; Lochte Holds Off Scrappy Kalisz in 400 IM

Every race should have great head-to-head battles, though a big showdown looms to end Saturday’s finals with a showdown between top-seeded Nathan Adrian (above), Anthony Ervin, Cesar Cielo, and Cullen Jones in the men’s 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Takes Top Seed in 400 IM on Day 3 at 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Ryan Lochte swam two events that he hasn’t (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Lochte Wins 100 Fly, Adrian Swims 48.0, and American Men Light Up Night 2 at Santa Clara

Ryan Lochte won his first Grand Prix race in almost three months, and the American men put on quite a display on night 2 of the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Bill Collins)

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Dwyer Posts Surprise Lifetime Best; Cordes Makes LC Debut on Friday Morning

Conor Dwyer swam a lifetime sprint best and Ryan Lochte (above) looked sharp early at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. (File Photo: Bill Collins)

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