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Missy Franklin

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A huge part of swimming for me is I love it, and it is so much fun.

Winter Nats Day 1, Finals: Arizona Sprinters Start Off Strong

The 2012 AT&T Winter Nationals kicked off in Austin Thursday, and both Arizona sprint relays recorded victories. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day-By-Day Stories to Watch at 2012 Winter National Championships

Matt Grevers’ name dominates the record books for the Winter National Championships. (Photo Courtesy:

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Open Turn, Phelps vs Bolt

Braden and Garrett talk the Laureus Sports award, the SwimSwam Power Rankings, and US Short Course Nationals. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Winter Nationals Psych Sheets Released; Franklin & Lochte Among Many US Olympians

Missy Franklin will likely swim more personal bests in yards at this weekend’s Winter national Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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From Swim Fan to SwimSwam

Superstars like Elizabeth Beisel have inspired many to venture into competitive swimming; few of those began at age 23. Ashley Wozny begins her journey now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age

Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)

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Open Turn, The Golden Goggles

Braden and Garrett discuss the Golden Goggle Awards, WADA’s proposed changes, and all the Record Breaking Swims from the past weekend.

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Golden Goggles: Award Winners

The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet [Part 2]: The Juggernauts Come Out to Play

After two years of decorative lapel-adornments, Ryan Lochte has opted for a much cleaner look at this year’s event.

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Jackson Roach, Director USA National Junior Team shares plethora of information

Jackson talks with Katrina Radke about how to make USA National Junior Team, how this group has helped bridge the…

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Dave and Gary Do the Golden Goggles

They do it, doucement. Very slowly.

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Todd Schmitz shares favorite Olympic moment, and Missy Franklin’s and his goals

Todd Schmitz talks with Katrina Radke about his favorite Olympic moment, and his and Missy Franklin’s goals. He shares being…

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SwimSwam Power Rankings: Cal #1 to Start Season, But Georgia Closing In

Allison Schmitt’s return to the collegiate fold makes the battle for #1 tighter than many want to admit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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