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American Laura Sogar Qualifies first in the 200 breaststroke – World Short Course Championships – Day 5 Preliminaries

Men’s 200 backstroke American Ryan Lochte qualified first in a time of 1:49.71, “I actually felt really crap this morning. All…

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Russians (Finally) Reveal Squad for Short Course Worlds

Russia’s Vlad Morozov has been unbelievable this fall, which gives the Russian medley a chance against the Americans (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Cup Moves to Moscow: Day 1 Recap

American Kylie Stewart ended up on podiums in Moscow both individually and as part of the American mixed 200 medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Aussies Hope to Threepeat in Women’s 400 Medley

Alicia Coutts is one of the few butterfliers at the top of the women’s medley field who can hang with Dana Vollmer (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Temp. Drops Don’t Lead to Time Drops at Paris Open (Day 2 Prelims)

A chilly day in the pool still left some good times, but many athletes seem to be saving their speed for a little bit warmer weather in the afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Nico Messer)

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Grechin Wins 50 Free on Day 4 in Russia

The men’s 50 free was the highlight of Russian Trials so far. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Morozov Earns First Olympic Spot in Surprise Event

Five more Russian Olympic bids were handed out on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy: ©TimBinning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Shanghai 2011: Women's Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Relay Predictions

Women’s Breast, Fly, and Relay picks here. In part 1 of our women’s predictions, we looked at the freesytles, backstrokes,…

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Irie Continues Backstroke Domination on Day 2 in Canet

Japan’s Ryosuke Irie was the big story on the 2nd day of competition when he swam a 1:54.54 to take…

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Alshammar Leads Charge as Swedes Rack up 5 Gold on First Day in Canet

On the first day of the Canet stop of the 2011 Mare Nostrum, the second of a three-meet series, the…

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Zueva, Efimova Finalize Russian Nationals with More Top-3 Times

In a fitting end to the 2011 Russian National Championships and World Championship Trials, the women’s duet of Anastasia Zueva…

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