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2014 W. NCAA Picks: 100 fly might come down to fingernails

The 100 fly could go any number of ways over the top 16 – Ellese Zalewski and Dani Barbiea come in tied for the top seed after big November performances.

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SwimMAC Carolina 17-18’s Break 400 Medley Relay National Age Group Record

The 17-18’s of SwimMAC Carolina broke their 3rd National Age Group relay record of the weekend with a 3:37.83 in…

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KING Breaks 17-18 National Age Group Record in 400 Medley Relay

The 17-18’s of the King Aquatic Club have broken the National Age Group Record in the 400 yard medley relay at the Federal Way Sectional Championship meet.

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2014 W. NCAA Picks: The Deepest 100 Back Field Ever?

The women’s 100 backstroke field, which includes 2011 and 2012 NCAA champion Cindy Tran, is the deepest and fastest we’ve ever seen.

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Beisel to Swim 200 Fly, No 200 IM at 2014 NCAA Championships

Florida’s Elizabeth Beisel will swim no first day event at this year’s NCAA Championship meet, and instead pull a tough 200 back/200 fly double.

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2014 Pac 12 Women’s Championships: Day 3 Finals Real-Time Recaps

Thanks in part to some untimely Cal DQ’s, Felicia Lee and the Stanford Cardinal enter day 3’s finals session with a lead at the Pac-12 Championships. She’s the top seed headed into the 100 fly early in the meet and will look to help Stanford maintain their lead.

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Cal Sweeps Arizona State in Chuck Katis’ Debut for Golden Bears

Chuck Katis swam his first meet as a Golden Bear on Friday, and walked away with a win in the 200 breaststroke.

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VIDEO: Worrell was stunned by her 200 Butterfly time

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Weekend Preview: Winter Nationals, Texas Invite and more

One storyline to watch: Nathan Adrian leads a loaded field in the sprint freestyles at U.S. Winter Nationals in Knoxville.

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Psych Sheets Posted for USA Swimming Winter National Championships

World Record holder Katie Ledecky will be among the stars represented at the 2013 Winter Nationals in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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2013 Golden Goggle Awards Photo Vault – All Elites On the Red Carpet Are Here

Many thanks to Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com, for capturing these photo.

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Cal Leads Florida By 27 After First Day of Events

Cal finished day one with a marginal lead over the Florida Gators in a two day duel in Berkeley. (Photo Credit: SEC)

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Fresno State Bulldog Invite – Live Stream

The 2013 Bulldog Invite, hosted by Fresno State, will include a partial Cal women’s squad.

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Cal Freshman Win Half Of Duel Individuals In Victory Over Washington State

Missy Franklin and her freshman classmates dominated the show vs. Washington State at Spieker Aquatics Complex.

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Missy Franklin Wins 1000 Free, 100 Fly as Cal Opens Pac 12 Schedule

Missy Franklin kicked her college dual meet career off with two wins in off events against Oregon State.

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