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Beata Nelson Becomes 4th Woman to Break 50 in 100 Backstroke – 49.78

We knew she was having a great year, and tonight Beata Nelson has dropped the hammer.

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Coaches Corner: Dressel’s Developmental Training For Future Success

Caeleb Dressel is doing things that many fans of the sport find unbelievable.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Supporting Lezak Squad in SwimSquad Race

By an overwhelming margin, fans selected Jason Lezak’s SwimSquad as their team of choice in this year’s SwimSquad Battle.

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With Only the 1500s to Go, Krayzelburg Squad to Win TYR PSS – Austin

The Krayzelburg Squad will win the points total competition at the 2018 TYR PSS – Austin, after a monster showing in the shoot-out events tonight. Sandeno Squad’s Zane Grothe is the only swimmer who will swim a scoring event tomorrow.

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What’s at Stake in the 2018 Pro Swim Series?

The 2018 Pro Swim Series starts up this weekend in Austin, and with the addition of a SwimSquad team battle-for-the-title, new shoot-out stroke 50 events, the mixed 400 medley relay, and a “mystery stroke order” 200 IM, 2018 is shaping up to be a particularly exciting year.

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USA Swimming Publishes Pro Swim Series All-Time Records

Nathan Adrian, who holds series records in the 50 and 100 free, will be competing at this weekend’s Pro Swim Series stop in Austin.

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2018 Austin Pro Swim Series: SwimSquad Battles Preview/Cheat Sheet

Team Natalie Coughlin has some tough choices to make before Austin, including whether to start #7 overall pick Melanie Margalis as an IMer, breaststroker or in the flex spot.

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Speedo USA President John Graham Expands The Brand’s Reach (Video)

John Graham has been president of Speedo USA since October of 2016, and he brings a lot of experience to this iconic brand.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Winter Nationals Edition

We’re back with SwimSwam’s TopTenTweets of the week.

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Caeleb Dressel Wins Male Swimmer of the Year At Golden Goggles

Caeleb Dressel won Male Athlete of the Year at the 2017 Golden Goggle Awards.

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USA Swim Squads Fantasy Draft: Live Recap

Follow along for live updates of the first ever U.S. Swim Squads fantasy draft.

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SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2018 SwimSquad Battles

On Sunday, four retired Olympians will draft SwimSquads for the 2018 Pro Swim Series. We’re predicting the picks in advance.

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Coughlin, Lezak, Krayzelburg, Sandeno To Draft SwimSquad Teams

Natalie Coughlin, Jason Lezak, Lenny Krayzelburg and Kaitlin Sandeno will serve as captains of the four SwimSquad teams for USA Swimming’s new Pro Swim Series feature.

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Katie Ledecky Named WSF Sportswoman of the Year

Katie Ledecky has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2017 by the Women’s Sports Federation. She becomes the fifth swimmer to win the award since 1993.

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Natalie Coughlin Aquatics Center Coming Early 2018

12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin’s alma mater, Carondelet High School, is naming its new aquatics center after the 2000 graduate. 

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