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

2022 Golden Goggle Awards – Live Recap

Follow along with us to find out who will win big at USA Swimming’s 19th annual Golden Goggle Awards ceremony in New York City.

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2022 Golden Goggles Auction Includes Vacation with Rowdy Gaines to His Beach House

Only one day remains to bid for a wide range of online auction items listed by USA Swimming as part of its annual Golden Goggles Awards.

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2022 NC State/GAC Invite: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

The final session of the 2022 Wolfpack Invite will see a sprint showdown between Olympian Torri Huske (above) and NC State’s Katharine Berkoff in the 100 free

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Will 200 Freestylers Finally Produce Sub-1:45 Swims On A Regular Basis?

David Popovici has brought new life to the men’s 200 freestyle, becoming the first man since 2009 to break 1:43 this past summer.

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Luca Urlando To Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Sit Out Remainder of 2022-23 NCAA Season

Luca Urlando will sit out the rest of the 2022-2023 NCAA season after dislocating his shoulder at the FINA World Cup in Indianapolis.

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200 Free Duel Between Williamson, Lucas, and Wimberly Highlights LAC Fall Classic

Maximus Williamson posted 1:35.65 to win a tight 200 free race with Cooper Lucas (1:35.87) and Jacob Wimberly (1:36.19) at the LAC Fall Classic.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 79% Pick Ryan Lochte As Michael Phelps’ Greatest Rival

With longevity and competitiveness across a number of events, fans believe Ryan Lochte was the Michael Phelps’ best rival during his career.

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Hubert Kos Discusses Hungarian IM Legacy, Decision To Train At Arizona State

Hubert Kos picked up another World Cup medal in Toronto and discussed the legacy of IM swimming in Hungary, as well as his move to Arizona State.

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Peaty Parla Della Sconfitta Nei 100 Rana “Come Veleno Nelle Vene”

Adam Peaty parla di cosa ha provato ad essere sconfitto nei 100 rana e di quanto sia stato difficile superarlo ma anche motivante

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“Like a Poison in My Veins”: Adam Peaty Motivated by Recent Podium Miss

“Incredibly useful,” Adam Peaty said of his rare 100 breast defeat serving as motivation. “It’s like a poison in my veins.” 

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Katie Ledecky Among 18 Athletes Nominated for 2022 AAU Sullivan Award

Katie Ledecky is among 18 athletes nominated by the Amateur Athletic Union for its 2022 James E. Sullivan Award honoring the nation’s top amateur athlete. 

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Michael Phelps Annuncia La Morte Del Padre-Il Rapporto Difficile

Michael Phelps ha annunciato la morte del padre, con il quale aveva avuto un rapporto burrascoso, poi ricucito nel tempo

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Michael Phelps Announces Death of Father, Fred

Fred Phelps and son Michael had a complicated relationship. The two were estranged for years until Michael went into therapy in 2014.

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Sarah Sjostrom Si Prende Un Periodo Di Pausa Per Preparare I Mondiali

La svedese Sarah Sjostrom salterà le FINA World Cup Series e i Campionati del Mondo in vasca corta di quest’anno per riposarsi

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Sarah Sjostrom Taking Rest of Year Off to Focus on 2023 Worlds, 2024 Olympics

“I need an autumn with some peace and quiet before the World Championships and the Olympics,” four-time Olympian Sarah Sjostrom told Swedish media. 

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