Natalie Coughlin

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"I don't have any superstitions, but what I always travel with is my pillow and my coffee."

5 Things to Watch at 2012 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Even without Phelps and Lochte, Tyler Clary should get a good test in the 400 IM in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Preview

Natalie: “100 back, fly and free are my focus. I’m still testing the 200 IM…not sure if I’ll swim it in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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11 Section Records Go Down as San Ramon Girls; Campolindo Boys win in NoCal

Chelsea Chenault and Madison White had starpower, but Campolindo’s Steven Stumph stole the show. (Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 5/14/12: Thompson to the Hall; SwimMAC Adds Another

Baker heads to Charlotte, And Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin caused some buzz at the #mediasummit

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Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte

“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Wraps up GP Career on Saturday in Charlotte

On night 3 of the Ultraswim we saw a top 2012 time from Rebecca Soni and a coming out party for Katie Ledecky. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Berens and Soni Stun Crowds at UltraSwim Day 2

The swimming power-couple starred including a world-leader, and an upset of the Phelps-Lochte battle. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett Reports: Weekend Edition, SwimSwam News

A new coach in Tuscaloosa, and a rapid recap of CIF Champs, German Trials, and the Charlotte UltraSwim. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Ultra Quick Ultraswim Preview

Garrett attempts to give you what you want to know about the 2012 Ultraswim in less than a minute. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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10 Big Things for UltraSwim: Phelps Lightens His Load

And 9 other of the most intriguing stories for Charlotte (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dana Vollmer, London Olympic Preview

“Dana may be the female breakout story of the London Olympics with multiple shots at Olympic hardware.”

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Indy GP Preview: Another 400 IM for Phelps?

The 2012 version of the Indy Grand Prix already hit controversy before the meet even started. The requested entries for the…

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Phelps Swims Top American 100 Free of 2012

Michael Phelps took a big win in the 100 free at the Columbus Grand Prix, and two Mexican National Records were broken on the final day of competition.

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Magnuson Breaks Lifetime Best in Columbus

Michael Phelps kicked off night 2 of the Columbus Grand Prix with a world-leading swim, but Christine Magnuson’s lifetime-best raised the most eyebrows.

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