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

Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR

Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Lia Neal Ties Missy Franklin’s NAG Record in 100 Free

Asphalt Green’s Lia Neal tied the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the 100 free at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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“Workaholics” Anders Holm, Olympic drop-in

Anders Holm — writer-creator-producer and star of Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”  — swam NCAA Division I at Wisconsin. He was a…

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The Swim Bachelor Searches for Love in Swimming

With the 2016 Olympics headed our way, we need Jesse to return or we need to find a new Swim Bachelor and Swim Bachelorette to cover this important topic.

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US Olympic Team, Call Me Maybe Video

Team USA takes a crack at the viral trend of making a music video to “Call me Maybe”. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Missy Franklin: She Could Have Been Canadian

Missy, Ehh? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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LA Times: Franklin Has No Plans to Visit Stanford

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Missy Franklin has said that three of her college visits are locked in,…

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British; American Swimmers to Sit Out Opening Ceremonies

Missy Franklin confirmed today that she wouldn’t be walking in the opening ceremonies to rest for her swims on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Must-See Women’s Races in London

The Olympic Women’s swimming competition is a compelling mix of stars in the making and seasoned veterans. Here are a handful of battles for gold that you just can’t miss.

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Sprint News 7/23/12: Americans Arrive in London; Missy Says “Yes” to Tat

From Braces to tattoos, a young superstar grows up before our eyes. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin’s Leader in London, Coach Schmitz

“The multi-year, multi-phase plan has helped Franklin gain superstar success in the pool.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Aussies Hope to Threepeat in Women’s 400 Medley

Alicia Coutts is one of the few butterfliers at the top of the women’s medley field who can hang with Dana Vollmer (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Olympic Veteran Kara Lynn Joyce

Garrett talks with 3x Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Olympians on Twitter: The Complete List

Read how to follow all of the Twitters and Tweeters of the US Olympic Swim Team (Photo of the Olympic Team announcement ceremony courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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