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(Video): Yulia Efimova unsure if she will swim 200 breast at Worlds

Yulia Efimova explained to SwimSwam whether she will swim the 200 breaststroke at World Championships or not. Efimova placed 3rd in the event at Russian Nationals, what theoretically would leave her out from defending her 2017 world champion title.

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Video interview: why Nicholas Santos might be out of World Championships

Nicholas Santos broke the South American record in 50 fly at the FINA Champions Swim Series in Budapest. He is left out of the Brazilian roster for the World Championships by the Brazilian federation, however he explained there is a chance that he might be invited to swim in Gwangju.

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Sarah Sjostrom probably won’t swim the 200 free at World Championships

Olympic Champion Sarah Sjostrom grabbed 5 golds and one silver at the Budapest stop of the FINA Champions Swim Series. There she explained us why she probably won’t swim the 200 free at the World Championships this summer and her plans for the 100 fly.

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Michael Andrew plans to swim all four 50s and the 100 breast in Gwangju

The speedster is planning to race in 5 individual events at World Championships this summer, and explained how is he preparing to deal with the fatigue of his busy schedule.

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What’s the secret to winning a 50 Free Shoot-out? (Video)

Listen Margo Geer explain her strategy and successfully repeating as the TYR Derby Pro 50 Free Champ

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Ryan Held and Lia Neal Share Olympic Memories, Lessons (Video)

Hear Ryan Held and Lia Neal each give perspective on what they took away from their Olympic experiences

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Chadwick, Stewart on why San Diego is the Perfect Place to Swim (Video)

Michael Chadwick and Kendyl Stewart, explain what about swimming with David Marsh for Team elite in La Jolla, California makes the right mixture for elite athletes. 

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Beyond the Pancakes: How Does Todd DeSorbo Train Sprinters?

Training sprinters to be as fast as they possibly can comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and philosophies. For UVA head coach Todd DeSorbo, it means going as fast as you can. All the time. 

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Comerford, Bilquist, & Apple on Being Newly Minted Pros (Video)

Quite a few athletes, having just wrapped up their collegiate careers in the NCAA, shared what the future holds for them moving forward in the sport as professionals.

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Farida Osman, Dylan Carter, and more on Impact of Training in US (Video)

After each round, swimming announcer extraordinaire Sam Kendricks spoke with each athlete about where they are in their training

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Roland Schoeman Started Swimming to Impress a Girl in High School (Video)

Now, at age 38 (he turns 39 on July 3rd of this year), he’s the oldest swimmer in the USA Swimming database (which is not exhaustive of every swim ever) to have broken the 23-second barrier.

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Top 30 Quotes From the Richmond Pro Swim (Video)

Hear what the top athletes had to say in Richmond at the conclusion of the 3rd Pro Swim Series

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Katharine Berkoff on PSS Swims: “Definitely not expecting to go what I went” (Video)

NC State recruit Katharine Berkoff, who finished in second with a 59.83, swam the 8th-fastest time in the world this year.

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Anton Ipsen: 2 1500 Bests, 2 Different Continents, 1 Week (Video)

Ipsen set Danish records in the 400 IM and 800 free just last week in Denmark, as well as set a (then) personal best in the 1500

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