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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.”

Phelps To Swim Four Races, No 200 Free, at 2014 U.S. Swimming National Championships

Michael Phelps will swim four events, including leaving a couple of old favorites off of his list.

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Michael Phelps Reborn as a Sprinter: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

How fast will Michael Phelps swim the 100m free and 100m fly at US Nationals?

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Men’s 100 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Question marks abound in one of US’s deepest races

David Plummer (pictured) is the defending national champion in what has historically been one of the USA’s toughest and deepest events.

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FALLOUT: How Does Darian Townsend’s Addition Nationality Change Affect U.S. Landscape?

Earlier today, SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis reported an exclusive interview where former South African Darian Townsend announced that he had earned American…

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Watch Ryan Lochte on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss – Video

11-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte, guest starred on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss. Watch Lochte lend his swim lessons knowledge to help Jayce overcome his fear of open water swimming.

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Men’s 100 Meter Butterfly – US Nationals Preview – Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte comebacks could collide

Perhaps the marquee event of this summer’s U.S. Nationals, the men’s 100 fly is a mash-up of the year’s two biggest comeback stories, a lineup of iconic swimming figures and exciting young talents that should capture the attention of the whole world on August 8th.

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10 Michael Phelps videos you might want to see if you haven’t yet

With Michael Phelps back in action and clearly back in the hunt for more Olympic gold, I’ve been reviewing old…

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Men’s 200 Meter Butterfly – US Nationals Preview – New-look field with big shoes to fill

Tom Luchsinger, now with the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, is the defending national champion and holds the nation’s second-fastest time this year.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Michael Phelps finds his statement swim in Athens

A big comeback swim has been missing, a headline-grabbing time that would really put the world on notice. In Athens this weekend, Phelps made his statement with a 51.67 in the 100 fly.

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Olympic Champ Nathan Adrian explains the Ancient Art of Cupping – Gold Medal Minute Video

3-time Olympic gold medalist, Nathan Adrian, explains why he uses the ancient art of cupping to recover.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Yannick Agnel Beat Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte in 100 Free

Frenchman Yannick Agnel won against a deep field in the men’s 100 free on Sunday night in Athens, Georgia.

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2014 Athen’s Bulldog Grand Slam: Ryan Lochte Cracks Top 10 In The World To Win 200 IM

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are set to face off in the 100 meter freestyle after a weekend of exciting…

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Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte To Face Off In The 100 Freestyle At Bulldog Grand Slam

Ryan Lochte earned the top seed in the men’s 200 IM, and is set to face-off against long-time rival, Michael Phelps, in the 100 freestyle. Lochte and Phelps are seeded first and second in the 100 freestyle and were the only two swimmers under 50 seconds this morning.

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Wins 100 Back in 53.88, 2014 Bulldog Grand Slam

Michael Phelps is gaining steam in his career comeback, following up a great 100 fly with a 53.88 in the 100 back to win tonight.

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2014 Athens Bulldog Grand Slam: Phelps comeback train continues with 53.8 backstroke

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will meet in the men’s 100 backstroke, with Tyler Clary and Nick Thoman also among the A finalists.

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