Reece Whitley

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Asked for his reaction to that statistic, Whitley replied: “I think as I get older ... I’m going to need to take – play a key role in kind of integrating swimming into inner city communities a lot more.”

2018 Speedo Junior Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Joshua Matheny will look to follow up his 1:01.98 100 breast swim tonight at day 1 finals of the 2018 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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Ian Finnerty Beats Out Reece Whitley in WUGs Swim-Off

Ian Finnerty, the fastest-ever swimmer in the 100 yard breaststroke, won a swim-off for what will probably be a spot on the World University Games team.

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Reece Whitley and Ian Finnerty Will Swim-Off for Possible WUGs Spot

Ian Finnerty (above), the fastest-ever 100 yard breaststroker, will swim-off against Reece Whitley for what could be a determination of who goes to the World University Games and who goes to Pan Ams, depending on Sunday’s finals.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

The 100 back includes World Record holder and Olympic champion Ryan Murphy, 100 back Olympic champ Matt Grevers, Worlds 50 backstroker Justin Ress, Olympic backstroker Jacob Pebley, and Harvard standout Dean Farris in his first ever long course nationals final.

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Regan Smith and Olympic medalist Kathleen Baker will go up against a stacked 100 back field after tying for the 200 back win.

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USA Swimming Summer Nationals Day 3 Photo Vault

Irvine never disappoints when it comes to championship swimming. It’s been a great week so far at the 2018 USA…

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

After a prelims tie, World Junior Record holder Michael Andrew and American Record holder Caeleb Dressel will battle for the Worlds spot in the 50 fly

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2018 U.S. Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After winning the 100 free last night, Indiana’s Blake Pieroni looks dangerous in the 200 free, but Texas’ Townley Haas is the man to beat.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Men’s 100 Breast May Require 59 To Final

Last year, it took 1:00.75 to final. This year’s field shapes up to be much, much faster.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: Prenot’s Sights Set on 200 Breast Redemption

After narrowly failing to qualify for the 2017 World Championships team, Olympic silver medalist Josh Prenot looks to return to the top of the U.S. 200 breast field.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Something in the Water?

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Michael (Andrew) Wilson On Fire in 50 BR

Kevin Cordes’ 26.76 stands as the American Record, while Andrew has been 27.12 and Wilson 27.18.

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Top Junior Contenders For Team USA’s Junior Pan Pacs Squad

We’ve compiled the top 6 swimmers in each event eligible for the Team USA’s 2018 Junior Pan Pacs squad.

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Reece Whitley Talks Taper Time, Staying Honest with Training (Video)

While Reece Whitley dipped under 1:01 for the first time this year in 1:00.78, he’s looking forward to resting for Nationals

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2018 Pro Swim Series – Columbus: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Lilly King highlights the women’s 100 breast field on the final night of the Columbus Pro Swim Series.

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