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Rachel Bootsma Takes Down US Open and American Record to Win the 50 Backstroke

Bootsma breaks Hayley McGregory’s US Open and American record in the 50 breaststroke at the 2013 World Championship Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Three US Open records set on the third night of US Trials

The third night of the 2013 USA Swimming World Championship Trials is in the books, and it was by far…

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Lochte Takes Top Seed in 100 Fly on Day 3 Prelims

Ryan Lochte has a slimmed down schedule on Thursday, but the 100 fly is still a very intriguing race for him. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Rachel Bootsma Aims for Backstroke American Record Tonight, Scratches 100 Fly

Rachel Bootsma is aiming for the American Record in the 50 Backstroke tonight, scratching her 100 Butterfly to focus. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Championship Trials: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault

Kevin Steel breaks the US Open record with his time of 27.33 in the 50 breaststroke at the 2013 World Championship Trials. Steel, the training partner of Kevin Cordes, will be the top seed heading into finals tonight. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Beisel Drops Finals, Several Others Scratch 100 Free

Elizabeth Beisel, along with a number of others, scratch from finals after Day 1 Prelims. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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Australia’s Elmslie Doubles Up on Night 3 of SMOC

Seth Stubblefield captured his 2nd event title of the weekend at the Swim Meet of Champions

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Fran Crippen Meet of Champions Begins Thursday in Mission Viejo

The meet named in honor of the great American swimmer Fran Crippen will begin Thursday in Mission Viejo. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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He’s Back: Ryan Lochte Entered in 400 IM for Santa Clara Grand Prix; Seebohm/Franklin to Do Battle

First-of-the-year swims by Ryan Lochte and Kevin Cordes highlight the psych sheets for the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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CSCAA Announces Division I All-American Lists; Georgia Scores Highest With 27

Arizona’s Margo Geer is one of 7 Division I swimmers who were named First Team All-Americans in all 7 of their NCAA events. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Big Move to Rocky Top: Lauren Driscoll to Transfer to Tennessee

#6 recruit from the class of 2012 announced her plans for next fall. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep

Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)

The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.

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Breeja Larson; Huge Roster of Olympians to Highlight Inaugural Mesa Grand Prix

Olympian Breeja Larson will return home to Mesa for this month’s Grand Prix stop. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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