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Youngest, Oldest, and Twins! On Team USA for 2023 World Championships

A wave of youth has taken over Team USA, with 9 teenagers set to represent the stars and stripes in pool swimming in Fukuoka (above, Claire Weinstein).

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“Jersey Boys” Dominate The Demographics Of The 2023 U.S. World Championships Team

Out of all states, New Jersey produced the most 2023 U.S. World Championship team qualifiers with seven total—all on the mens’ side.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Cal’s Ryan Murphy and Destin Lasco look to follow up their sweep of the 200 back with a 1-2 finish in the 100 back on Night 4 of U.S. Trials.

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2023 U.S. World Trials: Day 4 Finals Preview

American Record holder Ryan Murphy led the way in the men’s 100 back this morning and will look to add to his lineup in Worlds.

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Cutting to the Chase: What Happens If The 100 Breast ‘A’ Cut Isn’t Hit?

Nic Fink was the only swimmer under the minute barrier in the 100 breast prelims this morning, and with no swimmers under the ‘A’ cut, questions are abound.

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Nic Fink on 50 Breast: “I try not to focus on the fact that every milisecond counts”

It seems Nic Fink is continuing to excel in the shorter breaststroke events, missing the team in the 200 breast this time around but touching first in the 50

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Regan Smith is the big favorite in the women’s 100 backstroke, but there’s a tight race shaping up behind her to make the final, much less the Worlds team.

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2023 U.S. Trials Day 4 Prelims Preview: King Hunting Women’s Breast Event Sweep Today

Having won the women’s 200 breast and 50 breast, Lilly King is looking to complete her sweep of the breast events at these Trials today with a win in the 100.

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Matt Fallon on 200 Breast Race Strategy: “I like to draft off of people”

Not only has Fallon accepted that he goes out slower than most of his competitors, but he has embraced it.

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2023 U.S. National Championships: Night 2 Photo Vault

SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser is back under the lights in Indy capturing the nation’s best competing for a spot at World Championships next month.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Roster Update

Veteran Ryan Murphy was among the swimmers who secured a spot on the Worlds team last night, while Destin Lasco became the first man to qualify in two events.

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Trials USA 2023: Analisi E Risultati Completi Finali Day 2

Anche nel secondo giorno di finali ai Trials USA non sono mancate le sorprese e le prestazioni da urlo. Recap Completo finali Day 2

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National Champ Matt Fallon Becomes #6 American All-Time In The 200 Breast With 2:07.71

Matt Fallon won the men’s 200 breaststroke in 2:07.71, a new best time that makes him the sixth-fastest American in the history of the event.

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WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Break 50 Fly American Record (2023 U.S. Trials Day 2 Race Videos)

Gretchen Walsh continued to impress on Day 2 of 2023 U.S. Trials, breaking the 50 fly American record and becoming the third fastest performer all-time.

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2023 U.S. Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky leads a 200 freestyle field crowded with fast rising teenagers on Day 2 of finals at the 2023 U.S. Trials.

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