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Nathan Adrian Seeded First In 100m Freestyle, Michael Phelps Second After Prelims Swim At 2014 US Nationals

Phelps was very slow to the first 50. He popped up way behind Adrian who was beside him in lane four, and fell even farther behind going into that first wall. Adrian was an incredible 22.63 to flip first; Phelps was way behind in 23.98.

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World Record Watch: Katie Ledecky Scratches 100m Free To Focus On 800

Katie Ledecky finished fifth this morning in her 100m freestyle heat with a time of 54.96 to take 0.26 seconds…

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Para Pan Pacs: Day 1 Finals Preview

US Paralympian Brad Snyder will be contesting the S11 final in the men’s 400 free. This is his first international meet since winning gold in London.

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Individual Medley

Katinka Hosszu will look to repeat as the European Champion in both the 200 and 400 IM in Berlin…

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2014 US National Championships: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Michael Kleuh in the 100 freestyle was the only scratch from the first day of prelims at the 2014 US National Championships.

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Breaststroke

50 breaststroke The women’s sprint breasstrokers will be without the two swimmers who, a year ago, would have been the…

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A Guide to SwimSwam’s US Nationals Previews

Now that the SwimSwam’s official 2014 U.S. National Championships Pick ‘Em Contest is live, we thought it might be useful…

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2014 U.S. Nationals Preview: Youth-Heavy Field Looks to Supplant Favorites Adams and Dirado

Cammile Adams will look to fend off a talented, young field to seal a spot on the Pan Pac team tomorrow.

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2014 U.S. Nationals Preview: Men’s 400 IM Has Kalisz Following in Phelps’ NBAC Footsteps

Chase Kalisz’s development in the last year has left him looking a lot like Michael Phelps, with a breaststroke. He’s got a ways to go in the 400 IM to get to Phelps’ level, but his time this summer could be something special.

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Women’s 100 Meter Breaststroke-US Nationals Preview-Can Hardy’s Speed Be Stopped?

Breeja Larson is done with her yards career, and is the two time defending U.S. National Champion in the 100 meter breaststroke.

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5 Storylines to watch at US Nationals – plus links, schedules, selection procedures and more!

Katie Ledecky (left) and Missy Franklin (right) are two of the many stars converging on Southern California for the US National Championships this week.

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Women’s 400 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Impressive Depth after Ledecky

North Baltimore’s Allison Schmitt will try to take on Katie Ledecky for the 400 free crown at Nationals in Irvine.

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Women’s 200 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Missy, Ledecky & Schmitty atop hard-hitting field

Katie Ledecky (pictured), Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt are prepared to do battle for the national title ahead of a tightly-packed 200 free field.

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Backstroke

Mie Nielsen will be shooting for gold in both the 50 and 100 backstroke in Berlin…

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2014 US Junior National Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for a live recap of finals from the final day of the 2014 US Junior National Championships in Irvine, California.

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