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Phelps Addresses DUI Arrest, Apologizes on Twitter Account

Michael Phelps made his first public comments at approximately 3:45 Eastern Time on Tuesday since his arrest for DUI.

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USA Swimming: “We Expect Our Athletes to Conduct Themselves Responsibly…”

Early on Tuesday morning in Baltimore, Michael Phelps was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence in his hometown…

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TMZ: Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI in Baltimore

The winningest Olympian of all-time, Michael Phelps, has been arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to TMZ. TMZ cites anonymous sources…

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10 Telltale Signs You Have a Swimmer’s Body

Has a stranger ever said, “Let me guess, you’re a swimmer?” There are so many telltale giveaways we spend most of our time in a swimming pool.

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Junior National Finalist, Pennsylvania Record Holder Vivian Tafuto Commits to UVA

Augie Busch and the Virginia Cavaliers picked up a verbal commitment from Hershey, Pennsylvania breaststroker Vivian Tafuto.

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Hosszu Extends Lead in World Cup Money Lists; Shields Has Best Day Yet of 2014 Season

Katinka Hosszu added another $8,500 to her prize money total on Monday at the 2014 FINA World Cup.

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Cielo and Townsend combine for four Masters World Records at Mesa meet

Cesar Cielo and Darian Townsend made celebrity appearances at the Mesa Aquatic Club’s Jamina Winston Memorial Invite over the weekend, combining for four Masters World Records between them.

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Former NC State Swimmer Joe Rhyne Awarded The Ronnie Shavlik Award Of Merit

Former NC State swimmer Joe Rhyne received the Ronnie Shavlik Award of Merit this Friday for his continued contributions in…

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot for the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards

Katie Ledecky is a shoe-in for Female Swimmer of the Year at the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards. Most of the choices aren’t that obvious.

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Nor’wood Development Group donates land for Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, home of the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the headquarters for USA Swimming, will get another Olympic attraction, a museum and Hall of Fame.

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FINA to Consider Adding Short Course Meters Junior World Records in November

Earlier this year, FINA, the global governing body for swimming, decided to start tracking Junior World Records in long course…

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VIDEO: “Unite, Achieve, Succeed” from YMCA Summer Nationals

YMCA Swimming has put together this video, melding highlights of the YMCA National Championships in Indianapolis with coaches and swimmers talking about what YMCA swimming means to them.

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USA Swimming Announces 2014 Golden Goggles Nominees

After winning gold in his big comeback meet in the 100 fly, Michael Phelps has returned to the list of Golden Goggles nominees.

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Phelps Tested 8 Times by USADA in Q2, 2014: As Many as Any Other American Athlete

Michael Phelps was back in the racing pool with strength in the 2nd quarter of 2014, but also made a strong appearance back in USADA’s testing pool.

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Cesar Cielo, Darian Townsend to Race SCM at Masters Competition for Charity

The Mesa Aquatics Club is hosting a short course meters Masters’ swimming meet this weekend at the Kino Aquatic Center,…

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