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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.”

Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte Friday Prelims Photo Vault

The folks in Charlotte pull out all the stops to host great swim meets.  This year’s stop of the Arena…

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YMCA of Central Florida to Host 10th anniversary of the EU Swim

Orlando’s world-class YMCA Aquatic Center indoor swimming complex will be going global this autumn. On the 19th and 20th of…

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Beisel Drops Day 2 Events at Pro Swim – Charlotte; Phelps Holds Two Entries

Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel has scratched out of her events on Friday, along with several of her Florida teammates.

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The Michael Phelps Olympic Show is Live, and This Is Why It Matters

“The Olympics, often driven by nationalistic pride and the country medal-count, morphed into something else over the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Games. We all lived the experience through Phelps. Swimmers globally cheered him on…”

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5 Storylines to Watch, All the links you need for the 2015 Charlotte stop of the Arena Pro Swim Series

Charlotte is the 5th stop of the Arena Pro Swim Series, so we’ve pulled out 5 big storylines to follow at this weekend’s meet.

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Georgia’s Chase Kalisz to Redshirt 2015-16 Season In Preparation For Olympic Trials

Georgia Bulldog and USA National Teamer Chase Kalisz  will be redshirting the upcoming 2015-16 collegiate swimming season to focus full…

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8 Swim Moms Tips to Survive & Soar

Swim Mom Donna Hale: “We always hear about what it’s like to be the mom of a Michael Phelps or a Missy Franklin. Truth is most of us mommies travel through this process with ordinary kids with extraordinary passion.”

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Why Matt Biondi matters so much to the sport of swimming – 1988 Video Vault

“Swimmers, know thy swimming history.”  Before Michael Phelps, Matt Biondi was USA Swimming’s superstar. Competing at the 1984, 1988 and…

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Michael Phelps enters 200 fly among 6 races at Charlotte Pro Swim, psych sheets released

Michael Phelps continues to lengthen his event ranges post-comeback, entering the 200 butterfly at the Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte meet. Barring a scratch, that would be Phelps’ first 200 fly since the London 2012 Olympics.

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FINA Swimming World Cup changes to Long Course in 2015

Traditionally held in short-course, this change is aimed at increasing the participation of National Federations and athletes to the FINA Swimming World Cup.

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FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015

FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.

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U.S. Olympic Committee to present Team USA Athlete Performance Awards Program

The United States Olympic Committee today announced a new awards program – the Team USA Awards presented by Dow – to recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round.

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Will The American Men Still Top The Medal Standings At Worlds Without Michael Phelps?

The United States topped the men’s medals table at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona despite the glaring absence of Michael Phelps, and it seems as though this time around the task might prove to be more of a challenge.

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The Michael Phelps Effect: High School Swimming and Diving Participation Continues To Grow

Since the 2007-08 season, high school swimming and diving participation has increased by nearly 18%.

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Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin Headline Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte

Nathan Adrian, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps are among the nearly 20 Olympic medalists expected to highlight the field for the May 14-17 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

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