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A Battle of Titans: The Men’s 200 IM, Shanghai 2011

Ryan Lochte broke the world record and Michael Phelps swam the fastest 200 IM of his career at the 2011 World Championships.

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How Would Top Age Group Swimmers Stack Up At NCAAs?

A look at the top recruits on the way to the college swimming and how they would fare right now at the NCAA Championships.

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How To Get The 2024 Swimsuit Issue with the Bella Sims Cover

In this 172 page magazine we dive deep on data-features, breakdown the top-100 performances in history, and we tease our upcoming Olympic stars…

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2024 M. NCAA Previews: NCAA Record Holder Kos and 2x NCAA Champ Lasco Clash In 200 Back

Hubert Kos took down Murphy’s 200 back NCAA record at PAC-12s and will now face off against two-time defending champion Destin Lasco for the NCAA title.

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Brendan Burns Will Swim The 200 Back/200 Fly Double At The 2024 NCAA Championships

Indiana’s Brendan Burns has opted to enter the 200 back/200 fly double at the 2024 NCAA Championships, after targeting the 100 fly/100 back double previously.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Jonny Marshall

Marshall rocketed to SEC titles in the 100 back (44.12) and 200 back (1:36.68) while also leading off the Gators to victory in the 400 medley relay.

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What Other Olympic Schedule Changes Could Be Made To Benefit Star Swimmers?

Summer McIntosh will have to choose between the 200 IM and 800 free in Paris, with the finals coming back-to-back on Day 8.

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Top 10 Swimmers From Week 1 Of 2024 NCAA Major Conference Championships

NC State’s Katharine Berkoff had great performances at the 2024 ACC Championships, highlighted by three personal best times in her primary events.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #10-1

After winning three world titles in dominant fashion last year, Leon Marchand is SwimSwam’s #1 male swimmer in 2024.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #30-21

Two of this best swimmers of the last five years, there are nothing but questions surrounding Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak in 2024.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Think 14:30 In 1500 Free Most Likely Men’s Barrier To Fall

After an epic duel in the 1500 free at the 2023 World Championships, Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke could have the 14:30 barrier within reach in 2024.

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NCAA & Knoxville Recap, Phelps & Lochte Rivalry | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

we recap the Knoxville Pro Swim and major NCAA dual meets and discuss the best moment from Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte’s epic duals.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55.2% Pick 2011 Worlds 200 IM As Favorite Phelps/Lochte Showdown

At the 2011 World Championships, Ryan Lochte broke the world record and Michael Phelps swam his lifetime best in the 200 IM in one of the greatest races ever.

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2023 Swammy Awards: U.S. Coach of the Year – Bob Bowman (ASU/Sun Devil Swimming)

Bowman’s standout year included a runner-up men’s NCAA finish and guiding Leon Marchand, Hubert Kos and Regan Smith to decorated World Championship campaigns.

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Swammy Awards 2023: Le 10 Migliori Nuotate Dell’Anno

ila classifica delle 10 migliori nuotate che ci ha offerto il 2023, un anno in cui sono stati battuti 12 record del mondo in vasca lunga

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