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Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

What Other Olympic Schedule Changes Could Be Made To Benefit Star Swimmers?

Summer McIntosh will have to choose between the 200 IM and 800 free in Paris, with the finals coming back-to-back on Day 8.

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Chris Guiliano Passes Michael Phelps with 47.49 100 LCM Free at ACC Time Trials

Chris Guiliano has matched his short course swims on Saturday with a new long course personal best on Sunday in Greensboro.

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What Carson Foster Teaches Us About Promise, Expectation, And The “Phelps Generation”

Foster was one of the most prolific age group swimmers in America when he was a teenager, but he’s struggled to reach the top during his senior career.

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Ledecky, Murphy, Douglass and Jaffe Named Semi-Finalists For 94th James E. Sullivan Award

Ledecky, Murphy, Douglass, and Jaffe were amongst the 30 semi-finalists that were nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award this year.

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Beijing Announced As Host Of 2029 World Aquatics Championships

The People’s Republic of China has been revealed as the host nation for the 2029 edition of the World Aquatics World Championsips.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #10-1

After winning three world titles in dominant fashion last year, Leon Marchand is SwimSwam’s #1 male swimmer in 2024.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Men’s #30-21

Two of this best swimmers of the last five years, there are nothing but questions surrounding Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak in 2024.

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Michael Phelps Delivers Baltimore Ravens’ Playoff Game Ball

The most decorated Olympian of all time, American Michael Phelps, delivered the NFL playoff game ball to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Lia Thomas’ Legal Team Led By Former Canadian Champion Swimmer

Carlos Sayao represented Canada at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, won the 400 IM at the 2003 Canadian Trials, and went on to the 2003 World Championships.

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It’s a RELAY: Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Announce Birth of 4th Son

Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole gave birth to their fourth son, Nico Michael Phelps, last week, making four boys and a full relay.

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Se agrandó la familia de Michael Phelps

El estadounidense, el deportista olímpico más ganador de todos los tiempos, ha sido nuevamente padre. Más detalles del anuncio.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Think 14:30 In 1500 Free Most Likely Men’s Barrier To Fall

After an epic duel in the 1500 free at the 2023 World Championships, Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke could have the 14:30 barrier within reach in 2024.

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Santa Clara’s International Swim Center Closed Indefinitely For Repairs

With the world renowned swim center closed until further notice, the Santa Clara Swim Club, which has an Olympic Trials qualifier, is fighting for lane space.

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NCAA & Knoxville Recap, Phelps & Lochte Rivalry | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

we recap the Knoxville Pro Swim and major NCAA dual meets and discuss the best moment from Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte’s epic duals.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55.2% Pick 2011 Worlds 200 IM As Favorite Phelps/Lochte Showdown

At the 2011 World Championships, Ryan Lochte broke the world record and Michael Phelps swam his lifetime best in the 200 IM in one of the greatest races ever.

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