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Race Video: Caitlin Leverenz wins 200 IM and the keys to a new BMW

Caitlin Leverenz knew she had to win her last race to take home the keys to her brand new BMW for the next year. She dove in on a mission and won the women’s 200 IM with a time of 2:12.61.

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Race Video: Vyatchanin wins 100 Back, Olympic Champion Grevers 2nd at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

Arkady Vyatchanin has been 8 for 8 in the backstroke events in the last four Arena Grand Prix events. He won the 200 backstroke yesterday and double up with the 100 backstroke today. He posted a 54.34 to win the race. Grevers 2nd with 54.95.

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Vyatchanin aims for Paris Open while awaiting a country to represent

Arkady Vyatchanin looked so smooth, as usual, winning the race with a time of 1:55.30.

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Open Water & Pool Olympic Champion, Ous Mellouli, Still Learning at NBAC Super Team

Coming off a hard Colorado Springs training trip, Mellouli still learning from his Oympic peers at NBAC.

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Beisel Promises to Practice her Cellies in Practice for Future Wins

Beisel pulls a tough double, winning the 400 IM and 200 back at the Santa Clara Grand Prix.

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Video Interview: Cheyenne Coffman, Rising Sprint Star, Chose Swimming over Basketball

Cheyenne Coffman her hand on the wall first in the 50 free with a 25.12. Madison Kennedy finished second with a time of 25.23.

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Michael Phelps Wants Chase Kalisz to Break His 400 IM World Record – Video Interview

Chase Kalisz wins 400 IM in 4:11.71. Kalize fills us in on his Colorado Springs training camp, his eye-issue, and his desire to taper more.

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Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #4

We’ve seen a lot of great swimming and fun times so far at the 2014 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix…

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Video Interview: Michael Phelps Says “I felt 10 Grand Pianos on my back”

Yannick Agnel had a huge final 100, winning the race with a huge time of 1:46.99. Michael Phelps finished second with a 1:48.20.

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Race Video: Bruno Fratus wins 50 Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

2014 Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara Men’s 50 Freestyle – FINALS Bruno Fratus just missed 21 seconds, finishing first…

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Race Video: Cheyenne Coffman wins 50 Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix

Cheyenne Coffman defended her morning swim, getting her hand on the wall first tonight with a time of 25.12.

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The fun continues: Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #3

    Thanks to sports photographer Mike Lewis for more of these great images from the action at the Santa…

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Warm up Michael Phelps Photo Vault

Watching great swimmers at the big meets is awe inspiring for the swimmers,  coaches and sports fans.  Watching Michael Phelps…

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Ties Tom Shields in 100 Butterfly, 52.11

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters.

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Race Video: Kevin Cordes Wins 200 Breaststroke – 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Cordes stayed ahead at the 100, posting a time of 1:03.76. He held on through the final 50 meters to stay in front of Kalisz and Johnson. Cordes final time was 2:11.82.

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