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2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Phelps vs. Lochte, The Importance of THE Rivalry

After the swimming world got to witness one of the most exciting races lat month at the Mesa Grand Prix…

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Charlotte Grand Prix Photo Vault Day 1

We’re off and swimming again in Charlotte on the latest stop of the USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix.  As is…

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Charlotte Grand Prix Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman Press Conference – Video

Michael Phelps and NBAC Coach Bob Bowman dive deeper on why Phelps came back to competitive swimming.

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Michael Andrew meets Michael Phelps – Gold Medal Minute Video

Michael Andrew met Michael Phelps at the 2014 Arena Grand Prix in Mesa. It wasn’t the first time the two Michaels actually met. They came face to face years ago, when Andrew was teeny tiny, at a “Swim With The Stars” event.

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Viewer’s Notes: USA Swimming Posts Pre-Scratch Timeline for Charlotte Grand Prix

Michael Phelps will race at 9:20 and 10:30 AM Eastern time on Friday at the Charlotte Grand Prix.

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2014 Charlotte Grand Prix: Links, storylines and more in your official SwimSwam preview

The Charlotte stop of the Arena Grand Prix Circuit is still packed to the brim with big names, including Michael Phelps making the second appearance of his comeback tour.

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The Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Show: Gold Medal Minute Video

Phelps is on track for a great 100 fly this summer. PREDICTION: The Phelps, Lochte and le Clos 100 fly will be the race of the year. Phelp and Lochte go sub 50.8, but only one of them gets past le Clos. What’s your prediction?

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NBAC Swimmers Phelps, Agnel, Kalisz Entered in Charlotte Grand Prix; Psych Sheets Posted

Michael Phelps will be swimming two races at his second meet back from retirement in Charlotte, and will be joined by the bulk of his NBAC teammates.

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Phelps, Lochte, Romano and Schmitt Headline the Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte

Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Maryland), Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Florida) and Allison Schmitt (Canton, Michigan), who have combined to win 39 career Olympic medals, are expected to headline next week’s Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte.

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Michael Phelps to Swim 100 Fly and 200 Free at Charlotte Grand Prix

Michael Phelps will swim only one day at the 2014 Charlotte Grand Prix.

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Tickets Still Available to See Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte Swim at 2014 Charlotte Grand Prix

Ryan Lochte (above) will swim in his first Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix meet as a professional next weekend, and tickets for all sessions are still available.

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Talent Agencies Lineup For Missy Franklin, The Biggest Olympic Client Since Michael Phelps

CAA, IMG, Octagon, WMG (Casey Wasserman) and The Legacy Agency have already taken meetings with Missy Franklin’s parents reports the Sports…

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14 Year Old Johannes Hintze Swims Second-Fastest Time In History For The 400 IM

14 year old Johannes Hintze recorded an astonishing time of 4:23.63 in the men’s 400 IM becoming the second-fastest 14 year old to ever swim the event…

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HardCore Swim of the Week: The other comeback kid, Hurricane Aquatics’ Katie Hoff

Katie Hoff made a big statement swim in the 200 IM at the Mesa Grand Prix, serving notice that she just might be the most impactful “comeback kid” in American swimming right now.

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