Rachel Bootsma

2014-2015 USA Swimming National Team Revealed; Phelps Returns to Roster

After a one year hiatus, Michael Phelps has returned to the 2014-2015 U.S. National Team.

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Cal Trifecta Franklin, Bootsma & Pelton Make It 1-2-3 for Cal In 100 Back

Missy Franklin led the Cal Bears to a 1-2-3 finish in the women’s 100 backstroke with her time of 59.38.

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Big Day 4 from Cal Women, NBAC Men Can’t Close Scoring Gap on SwimMAC

Micah Lawrence tie for the win in the 100 breaststroke on Saturday helped push SwimMAC further into the lead at the 2014 U.S. National Championships

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Rachel Bootsma is Having Fun and Loving Training – Video Interview

Rachel Bootsma dropped .11 seconds to win the 50 backstroke tonight. That should secure her spot on the World Championships roster.

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SwimMAC Extends Lead in Team Scoring on Day 3 of 2014 U.S. Nationals

David Marsh’s SwimMAC Carolina team has been swimming well all week, and that shows in the team scores.

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What to Watch For on Day 3 at U.S. Nationals: Phelps Races Again, Whitaker a 400 IM Scratch

Michael Phelps will be back in the water, swimming his new specialty the 100 fly, on Friday at the 2014 U.S. National Championships in Irvine, California.

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2014 LA Invite Preview: Big names load up sprints, IM’s in Los Angeles

Missy Franklin, Nathan Adrian, Anthony Ervin, Matt Grevers and Kosuke Kitajima are among the names on the loaded LA Invite psych sheets.

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Women’s 100 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin leads Golden Bear attack

Since at least 2011, the women’s 100 backstroke has been all but owned by Missy Franklin, the defending Olympic and World Champs gold medalist.

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Missy Franklin Wins Three On Final Night Of Mel Zajac International

Missy Franklin kicked off the final night of competition at the Mel Zajac International with a win in the 100m…

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Cal Girls Dominate On Day One of Mel Zajac International

The 50m backstroke was dominated by Cal’s golden girls as Rachel Bootsma, Missy Franklin, and Elizabeth Pelton took the top three spots.

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VIDEO: Women’s NCAA Press Conference: Cal Coach McKeever, Olympians Rachel Bootsma and Missy Franklin

Tomorrow, the 2014 Women’s NCAAs begin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today, at the press conference, three schools spoke. In this post:…

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2014 Women’s NCAA DI Championships: Press Conference Quotes

Missy Franklin: ““I think for everyone on the team, when we put the California cap on there is so much more meaning behind it than just putting on a regular cap. For me, it is very similar to having an American flag on my cap.”

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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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