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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.”

Fantasy Camp: 2011 Sponsor 'Ship Kicks Off on Day 1 With Heavy Focus on Sprints

Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall…

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Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo vs. Arena Elite Team (Preview)

For years, Speedo has been dominating the world of swimming sponsorships, so much so that the term “Speedo” has become…

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In Briefs: Michael Phelps Committed to Remainder of Grand Prix Season

During the 2010 season, Michael Phelps disappointed a number of fans when he competed in only a single Grand Prix…

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USA Today Releases Their Own Olympic Medal Predictions

So you thought we were crazy to pick Olympic medalists 500 days out, ehh? Well apparently, USA Today doesn’t think…

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2011 Indianapolis Grand Prix Preview

Between 2012 and 2017, Indianapolis’ IUPUI Natatorium will host many huge college meets during the month of March. Specifically, they…

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Torres in, Phelps Lochte Out for Missouri Grand Prix; Berens Primed to Make a Move for the Money

Psych Sheet Primer The psych sheets are out for the Missouri Grand Prix, and the two biggest names in American…

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Thorpe Receives Comeback Support From Both Friends and Foes

Amongst all of the other exciting stories that have been buzzing about the swimming world the past few weeks, none…

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USA Swimming Announces 2011 World Championships Rosters; Peirsol Staying Home Again

(Update 6/29: USA Swimming has made some changes to their World Championship Roster, including adding some 50m races. Click here…

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2011 Austin Grand Prix Recap

The 2011 Austin Grand Prix was a star-studded affair that for much of America’s National Team was the first stop…

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2011 Austin Grand Prix Dives Off This Weekend

This weekend will kick off the 2011 USA Swimming Grand Prix series in Austin, Texas at the Lee and Joe…

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2010 Year in Review: A Year of Turmoil and Tragedy in Review

The year 2010. This will be one of those years in swimming that will be remembered for a long time….

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Phelps Out for Minnesota Grand Prix

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Rumors have been swirling since Tuesday that Michael Phelps had withdrawn from…

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Phelps, Bowman, Design Signature Swim Spas for Backyard Training

In the latest big marketing deal for Michael Phelps, after announcing his Under Armour endorsement earlier this year, he has…

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Handicapping the Golden Goggles Awards

This year, USA Swimming is opening voting for its version of the Academy Awards, the Golden Goggles Awards, to the…

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Barcelona Replaces Dubai as Hosts of 2013 World Championships

Fina has selected Barthelona, ahem, Barcelona, Spain to host the 2013 Fina Long Course World Championships at its first annual…

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