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Michael Phelps Swimming Program Moves Into Open Water Swimming

Michael Phelps Swimming and Swim Across America partner on BreakOWT Open Water Training. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Coach Josh White Explains Magic Behind Michigan – Feature College Video

Michigan Celebration, 2013 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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Missy Franklin To Co-host Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day

“Fresh off of winning six gold medals at the 2013 FINA World Championships, Missy Franklin will co-host Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day August 24th.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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David Floyd Joins Staff at Arena North America’s Portland Headquarters

Arena North America is proud to announce the hiring of David Floyd as Director of Operations for the Portland-based swimwear brand. Floyd joins Arena from The Clymb, where he served as Director of Operations before transitioning to Director of Finance, Planning and Analysis. (Photo: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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A3 Performance Swimmers and Teams In Action – Photo Vault

Darian Townsend, A3 Athlete and Olympic Champion. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)

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Stanford Cardinal Lia Neal is Ready for the College Season

Neal struggled a little at US World Trials, but the 2012 Olympian is excited about the college season ahead at Stanford. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 USMS Summer Nationals Preview and Day 1 Coverage – Featured Video

Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 1 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Several great stories from this historic venue with the 1500m Freestyle event to kick things off. (Image courtesy of US Masters Swimming)

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US Masters Swimmer Suffers Cardiac Arrest while Swimming 1500 Freestyle at Masters Nationals

Courtesy of USMS: On August 7, 2013, at the USMS Summer Nationals in Mission Viejo, California, USMS member Louis Slater,…

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Ella Eastin Explains Record Breaking 400 IM at Junior Nationals – Feature Video

Many thanks to swimswam contributor Anne Lepesant for producing this interview. WOMEN’S 400 IM – 2013 US Junior Nationals –…

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Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics, Junior Nationals Standouts

Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics breakdown their training… (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)

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Nick Thoman Drops Fast 100 Backstroke After 9 months Off, 53.6 – Feature Video

SwimMAC’s Nick Thoman, who skipped Indy, was 3rd in 53.65. That should give him a spot on the National Team for the year. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Danny Tucker Explains 49.1 100 freestyle Win at US Open – Feature Video

Video capture courtesy of swimswam contributor Morgan Priestley: Men’s 100 Freestyle – FINALS – US Open Perhaps the buzziest swim…

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Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics’ Curtis Ogren Delivers Great 400 IM at 2013 Juniors

PASA’s Curtis Ogren talks with SwimSwam about bouncing back from a disappointing Day 1 at Junior Nationals to put up a great performance in the 400 IM on Day 2. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Incoming Buckeye Lindsey Clary Talks College Rivalries and Open Water Swimming

Fullerton Aquatics’ Lindsey Clary discusses distance training, growing up with two older brothers, and the rivalry between Ohio State, where she will be a freshman this fall, and Michigan, her brother Tyler’s alma mater. (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)

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Aquazot Star Corey Okubo Challenges Stiff Competition at 2013 Junior Nationals

Corey Okubo, Aquazot standout, dropped a 4:19.31 in the 400 IM, a very respectable swim. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Lepesant)

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