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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Looking to Re-Break Records in the 400 Medley Relay

Simone Manuel, the freshman sensation, could be the a part of an NCAA, U.S. Open, and American record-breaking relay. Can she break 46 again?

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2015 M. NCAA Picks: Extra season gives Quintero shot at 500 free title defense

USC’s Cristian Quintero earned one final year of eligibilty and returns to defend his 2014 NCAA title in the 500 freestyle.

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: American record-holders Cal lead 800 free relay field Friday night

Missy Franklin and Cal broke the American record in the 800 free relay at Pac-12s, but they’ll have to fight off previous record-holders Georgia for the NCAA crown.

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Bluegrass Battle in the 200 Fly

Three of our top 8 picks in the women’s 200 fly hail from the state of Kentucky, as Christina Bechtel of the Kentucky Wildcats will face Cardinal teammates Tanja Kylliainen and Kelsi Worrell from Louisville.

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Townley Haas Breaks Meet Record At 2015 Short Course Virginia Championships

The Short Course Virginia Swimming Championships ran March fifth through eighth giving way to multiple meet records and a total domination by Francis Haas on the men’s side and Madeline Banic on the women’s side.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Michael Phelps Swim Exhibition 100 Yard Free on Saturday in Austin

Finishing up his one-per-day string of exhibition swims on Saturday at the 2015 American Short Course Championships in Austin, Texas, Michael…

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VIDEO: Michael Phelps Swims 44.91 in Exhibition Swim at American Short Course Championships

Michael Phelps has swum his personal best in the 100 yard fly, though it was in an exhibition swim that won’t count.

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RACE VIDEO: Michael Phelps Goes 1:40.84 In 200 IM Time Trial

Yesterday in Austin, TX at the American Short Course Championships, Michael Phelps proved that he is ready for his official…

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Ledecky Up for Prestigious AAU Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Association (AAU) has just opened voting for its 85th Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award, an honor…

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Worrell on the Brink of History in the 100 Butterfly

Louisville’s Kelsi Worrell has already come dangerously close to surpassing legendary Natalie Coughlin’s U.S. Open, American and NCAA 100 butterfly record; will the NCAA Championships be the meet where the Louisville Cardinal makes it happen?

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Missy chasing American 200 free history with Simone in tow

Missy Franklin is the defending NCAA champ and American record-holder in the 200 free, where she and Stanford’s Simone Manuel are on the precipice of a historic barrier.

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2015 W. NCAA Picks: Bartholomew and junior crew chasing Coughlin’s 49.97 in 100 back

Courtney Bartholomew nearly broke the American record in the 100 back mid-season. Can she fight off a resurgent Rachel Bootsma among others for a national title?

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Romano Scorches 200 Back, Weitzeil Almost Goes Sub-47 to Close American Short Course Champs

Megan Romano (middle) swam an impressive 200 backstroke to open up the final competitive session of the 2015 American Short Course Championships.

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Michael Phelps Swims 42.17 in 100 Free Exhibition at American Short Course Champs

Michael Phelps wrapped up his weekend at the American Short Course Championships with the second-fastest 100 yard free of his career.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Andrew Seliskar Break 17-18 National Age Group Record in 200 Yard Breaststroke

Above, watch 18-year old NCAP swimmer Andrew Seliskar swim a 1:51.57 in the 200 yard breaststroke: the fastest time ever done…

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