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Men’s High Dive: Duque Leads After Round Two

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: Paredes Third After Round Two

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: Silchenko Second After Round Two – Video

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: American Lobue Sixth After Round Two – Video

This diving (high dive) footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image Courtesy of FINA)

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Michael Phelps Says, World Champs 1st Swim Meet Since London Olympics He’s Seen

When asked what he’s most excited about, Phelps said he was simply excited to see people compete, that this was the first time seeing a swimming compeition since the 2012 London Olympic Games. (Phelps image from the Official FINA FB page)

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Katie Ledecky Prelim Post Race Interview, 400 Free

Katie Ledecky was asked if the 400 free prelim was a warm up for her distance events. Ledecky said no……

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Ervin Splits 47.3 on US Worlds Men’s 4×100 Relay Prelim, The Web Buzzes, The Debate Continues

“Ervin dropped a 47.38 on the men’s 4×100 free relay. Ervin flew 2nd on the prelim US Team relay after Jimmy Feigen’s leadoff (48.39). Berens was 3rd off the blocks splitting an impressive 47.56, and Conor Dwyer anchored in 48.36…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Arena Debuts Limited Edition Suit for U.S. National Team at 2013 FINA World Championships

The limited edition POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Mark 2 features a red, white and blue pattern and is currently exclusive to U.S. National Team athletes competing internationally. The suit was designed to celebrate Arena’s eight-year sponsorship as the exclusive outfitter of the U.S. National Swim Team. It will hit retail stores in the U.S. and internationally in October 2013. (Image courtesy of Arena)

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Katerine Savard sets Canadian Record at World Championships, Ryan Cochrane Advances

Ryan Cochrane and the women’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay will swim for medals tonight, while Katerine Savard, Noemie Thomas and Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson will look to advance through semifinals. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)

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Rub-a-Dub-Dub-Two-Men-In-a-Tub, Adrain & Dwyer: Pre Worlds Photo Vault Part 2

Rub-a-dub-dub, two-sprinters-in-the-tub! Nathan Adrian & Conor Dwyer chill, pre 2013 FINA World Championships. (Thanks to Jess for finding these images web-wide!)

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2013 Team USA Pre World Championships Photo Vault

Ricky Berens’ back and evidence of an octopus attack? (Images courtesy of the 2013 US Worlds Team and Jess, our faithful web curator!)

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Dolfin Swim Lands Coaching Legend Randy Reese to Senior Member Advisory Board

Few coaches have ever won a national championship, had a team ranked #1 in the country, or coached swimmers to Olympic gold. Randy Reese might be the first and only coach to do so at every level.

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Franklin Set For Phelpsian World Championships Event Schedule – Gold Medal Minute Video

4-time London Olympic gold medalist, Missy Franklin, will swim eight events at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain: 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 50, 100 & 200 backstroke, 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay and the 4×200 freestyle relay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 World Championships Canadian Open Water Swimming Photo Vault

The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race. (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)

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