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Photos of 2012 Olympic Swimmers’ Tattoos are all here

Clark Burckle, go big or go home! #OlympicRingsTat

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Jaeger, Hardy Safely Into Finals; Aussie Women Dominate Medley Prelims

Jessica Hardy survived a tight 50 free prelim, though KLJ was nipped by a three-way swim off. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Plays it Safe with Women’s Prelims Medley Relay

Butterflier Claire Donahue revealed the makeup of the Americans’ 400 medley relay from prelims via Twitter. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympian Bootsma’s Aquajets Teammates Break NAG Record

The Aquajets from Minnesota have an Olympian. That’s just the beginning though…(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Olympians on Twitter: The Complete List

Read how to follow all of the Twitters and Tweeters of the US Olympic Swim Team (Photo of the Olympic Team announcement ceremony courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back

Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.

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Pisces “the Fish” Most Common US Olympic Zodiac Sign

Rebecca Soni is one of 13 American Olympians who identify with the fish, and other fun (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Halfway Through, 28* Names for London

We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the meet, and we “unofficially” have 28 swimmers who have earned the right…

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Emotions run high at Olympic Trials

Dear Katrina, At Olympic Trials, how do these athletes deal with such heights of emotion? From the agony of defeat…

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Natalie Coughlin, 3rd place 100 Backstroke

Natalie Coughlin held was a shining example of sportsmanship after finishing third in the 100 back at the US Olympic Trials.

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Breeja Larson Seizes Best Olympic Trials Moment to Date

Wednesday was the best day of the Olympic Trials so far, and it may remain that way through the end….

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Swims of the Day for 6/27: Day 2

Swim of the Day – Brendan Hansen, 100 breaststroke, 59.68 – Just a few years ago, the Americans were panicking about…

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