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Feemke Heemskerk No-Shows 50m Freestyle Heat

Feemke Heemskerk of the Netherlands skipped her 50m freestyle heat this morning where she was the 10th seed overall and slated to swim beside 100m freestyle champion Bronte Campbell.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

On day 3 prelims of the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Cameron Van Der Burgh opened the session with a new World Record.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Chad le Clos looks for his first win of the meet with the 200 fly – heats of that race kick off Tuesday morning.

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Kromowidjojo Wins 100m Free in Sub-54 Style at KNZB Challenge

The Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo clocked a 53.62 100m freestyle at the KNZB Challenge to now own the 7th and 8th fastest times in the world.

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200m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Franklin, Ledecky Looking To Sweep Podium

Ledecky has shown a fierce tenacity to go after races with no fear and to do absolutely whatever it takes to win. Both Franklin and Ledecky will be in for a challenge.

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100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Campbell Be Dethroned?

Last year there were three swimmers who went sub-53, led by Cate Campbell at 52.62, and two this year with Bronte Campbell and Femke Heemskerk tied at 52.69. Based on the fast performances the last few years, we should see some more 52 second swims this summer.

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Marrit Steenbergen: Why the Dutch relays are suddenly among the scariest in the world

The 15-year-old Steenbergen rattled the Junior World Record in semifinals. Could she and the Dutch rattle world record-holders Australia in the 4×100 free relay in Kazan or Rio?

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World Leading Femke Heemskerk reviews first ever meet in U.S. (Video Interview)

Current world leader Femke Heemskerk of the Netherlands was all but untouchable during her first ever taste of competition on U.S. soil.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara – Day 4 Race Videos

Watch Katinka Hosszu, Michael Phelps, and Connor Jaeger from day four of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara.

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Women’s 50m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Women Inch Towards Steffen’s World Record

Cate Campbell once again has the top time in the world for 2015 at 24.03. Based off her recent results and experiences, I think we will see Cate Campbell at the top of the podium in Kazan.

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Jaeger, Hosszu top money-earners at Santa Clara stop of Arena Pro Swim Series

Two athletes known for their endurance topped the money lists at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara, with Connor Jaeger leading all men and Katinka Hosszu topping the women.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara: Day Four Scratch Report

Michael Phelps (above) will race two A finals tonight, the 200 IM and 200 backstroke.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara – Day 2 Race Videos

Watch all the race videos from day two of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara: Day Four Prelims Live Recap

Missy Franklin will close out the Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara with the 200 back and 100 free, two of her strongest events.

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Michael Phelps Retains 3 Entries to Close Arena PSS at Santa Clara (Heat Sheets)

Michael Phelps has three entries on the heat sheets, though there’s still a possibility that he’ll scratch one.

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