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2023 U.S. Trials Day 1 Prelims Preview: Dressel Back on the Big Stage

As we patiently await the official kick-off of the action, let’s go over the events in Tuesday morning’s prelims session.

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2023 U.S. Nationals: Examining the Responses from the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest

Before the 2023 U.S. National Championships kick off on Tuesday morning in Indianapolis, let’s take a look at how the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em contest is going.

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Simone Manuel on Skipping Nationals: ‘This Sacrifice Is an Investment for the Future’

“Not competing at Nationals is not a decision I took lightly, but I firmly believe that this sacrifice is an investment for the future,” Simone Manuel wrote.

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Simone Manuel Absent From U.S. Nationals Psych Sheets

Simone Manuel’s season bests would have seeded her 13th and 14th in the 50 free and 100 free, respectively, had she entered those events at U.S. Nationals.

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Bob Bowman Named Frank Kush Award Winner For Sun Devil Coach of the Year

Bowman led the Arizona State men to a historic season that culminated with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships.

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2023 ASCA World Clinic Setting New Standard For Coach Education and Collaboration

The theme of this year’s event in Dallas is Elevate Your Game, and from all indications, that is what ASCA has done with this World Clinic.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Foster, Kalisz Frontrunners Once Again In Men’s 400 IM

After having proven his naysayers wrong, Carson Foster looks to one up his silver medal from 2022 and attempts to win that elusive individual gold.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50.8% Pick Regan Smith To Win 200 Fly World Title Over McIntosh

After her stunning performance this month, Regan Smith has emerged as the top pick for gold at the World Championships over Summer McIntosh in the 200 fly.

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2023 French Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

It’s 400 IM day for Leon Marchand, as the reigning world champion takes on his best event with a chance to extend his winning streak to five in Rennes.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Leon Marchand Becomes 2nd-Fastest European Ever in 200 Breast

This is your LIVEBARN Race of the Week because Marchand was only .64 seconds away from the world record, and “he hasn’t shaved and he’s about 50% prepared.”

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Bob Bowman Su Marchand Ai Campionati Francesi “E’ Al 50% Della Forma”

Dopo il secondo titolo nazionale francese di Leon Marchand in altrettanti giorni, il suo allenatore Bob Bowman ha parlato con i media

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Bob Bowman on Marchand: “He hasn’t shaved and he’s about 50% prepared”

After Leon Marchand’s 2nd French national title in as many days, his coach Bob Bowman spoke with the media about his pupil’s progress

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Freestyle Specialist Jack Schuster Commits to Arizona State for 2023-24

Two years after graduating from Cherry Creek High in Greenwood Village, 20-year-old Jackson Schuster has committed to join Arizona State’s squad this fall.

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arena Swim of the Week: After NCAA Breakout, Jonny Kulow Hits Big 100 Free Best In LCM

Kulow, who hadn’t lowered his 100 free PB in long course since 2021, took off more than a second on Day 2 in Mission Viejo, clocking 49.29 in the final.

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Leon Marchand Commits To Another Season At ASU, Keeping 400 IM WR “In Back of My Mind”

Leon Marchand will return to Arizona State next season with hopes of leading the Sun Devils to an NCAA Championship title.

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