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Lochte Misses 400 IM Olympic Spot; Says He Pulled His Groin

Ryan Lochte revealed in a press conference today that he pulled a groin muscle this morning in prelims.

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The Best Race To Watch Each Night Of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

The men’s 100 back shapes up to be one of the races of the meet, with defending Olympic champion Matt Grevers looking to fend off the world’s #1 and #3 ranked swimmers: David Plummer and Ryan Murphy.

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2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: Can Lochte Hold On To The 400m IM?

The 400m IM at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials looks to be another case of old vs new, pinning multi-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte and Olympic gold medallist Tyler Clary against a top tier group of collegiate standouts.

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Mick and Kevin Litherland Entered for Omaha After Missing NZ OLY Team

Two of the Litherland triplets, Mick and Kevin, tried for the New Zealand Olympic Team this spring but came up short. Nevertheless, their names showed up on the psych sheets for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials.

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5 Big Things From Day 3 Of The Arena Pro Swim Series Indianapolis

Most of his career, Josh Schneider has been known for two things: arguably the most imposing stature in professional swimming and his sheer top speed over a 50. But it’s his 100 free range that stood out on Sunday in Indy.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Indianapolis: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Jay Litherland hit a lifetime-best to win the 200 IM on Sunday night.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indy: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Canada’s male Olympic frontrunner Santo Condorelli will take on the 100 free this morning in Indy.

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WATCH: Litherland and Margalis Swim Impressive Doubles in Indy

Melanie Margalis won the 100 breast and hung tough with Leah Smith minutes before, while Jay Litherland won the 200 free and 400 IM last night. Watch all the race videos from night one of the Arena PSS – Indianapolis right here.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Leah Smith swam her way to 4:05.21 in the 400 free for a four-second edge on the field. She will be the favorite tonight.

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5 Big Things from Day 1 of the 2016 Arena PSS – Indianapolis

Melanie Margalis had quite a double today, earning new best times in both the 200 free and 100 breast and getting a win in the latter race.

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Atlanta Classic Day 3: Prelims Live Recap

Maya DiRado (above) will once again double up on the 200 IM, 200 back in the last morning session of the Atlanta Classic.

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Jay Litherland dominates 200 FR/400 IM double (Video)

Jay Litherland pulled off a very difficult double tonight, winning both the 200 free and the 400 IM

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Finals: Live Recap

Katie Ledecky posted one of the world’s fastest times in the prelims of the 200 free, but how fast will she be in finals after also swimming a monster 400 IM and almost chasing down NCAA champion Ella Eastin?

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Prelims: Live Recap

The Atlanta Classic kicks off this morning with world, national, and NCAA champions converging at Georgia Tech to square-off in the long course pool, in another opportunity to prepare for the Olympics and Olympic Trials.

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2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault

Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, snapped some shots from this morning’s prelims. Scroll through the photo vault and see the many faces of Men’s NCAAs.

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