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Ryan Murphy Wins 200 Back Gold to Defend USA Streak of Backstroke Sweeps

Heading into Rio, the USA streak was under fire, and it looked like the tradition of USA gold in the men’s Olympic backstroke races could have been coming to an end. That was until tonight, When Team USA’s up and comer Ryan Murphy completed his sweep of the backstroke races, winning the race in 1:53.62.

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Ryan Lochte To Take A Break After Rio: “I Might Be Back”

Speaking after a disappointing 200 IM run, multi-time world and Olympic champ Ryan Lochte says he will take a break after the Rio Olympics, leaving his future in the sport up in the air.

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Germany’s Heintz Breaks National Record with 1:57 in 200 IM Final

On day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Germany’s Philip Heintz set the German National Record in the 200 IM with a 1:57.48.

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Olympia 2016: Finalabend mit Überraschungen

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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Day 6 Finals Preview: Phelps vs Lochte One More Time

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will square off for one last dance tonight in the 200 IM final.

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Phelps Reaffirms Rio Will Be His Last Olympics

Michael Phelps once again reaffirmed that Rio will be his last Olympics, talking to NBC sideline reporter Michelle Tafoya.

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JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016: FINALES DÍA 5

JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…

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Lochte and Phelps: On 12 years of brilliant rivalry and friendship

The rivalry between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, an era that ends with tonight’s 200 IM final, is a beautiful example of the unique dynamic of what we call “swim friends.”

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Swimming’s blue ribbon event will give way to a Aussie-American duel with a Canadian somewhere in the middle. Kyle Chalmers and Cameron McEvoy of Australia will be trying to take down both Nathan Adrian and Caeleb Dressel of the United States.

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Five Finals

They’re the top two seeds for tomorrow’s final where they’re going to have one last final showdown to cap off one of the best rivalries in swimming.

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2016 Olympics: Day 5 Finals Photo Vault

Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.

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All the Race Videos from Tuesday Night in Rio

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Day 5 Finals Preview: Americans, Aussies Collide In Men’s 100 Free

Kyle Chalmers will look to pull off a big upset in the men’s 100 free tonight.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Five Prelims Live Recap

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte could possibly be setting up their last Olympic showdown of all time in this event. Phelps is the top seed, the three-time defending Olympic champ, Lochte the world record holder, and they’re not alone in the competition.

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Most Dominant Swims of the 2016 Olympic Games Day 3 and 4

Daily Dominance is the best way to describe the swimming competition in Rio.

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