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8 things we learned from day 2 of the Pan Pacific Championships

Lights-out Ledecky: Katie Ledecky showed her speed with a relay run-down, and proved she can take over the American team with Missy Franklin slowed up by an injury.

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2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Day 2 live prelims recap – loaded 100 frees lined up for finals

Nathan Adrian beat defending World Champ James Magnussen for the top seed in the men’s 100 free. Both men were flirting with the 48-second barrier this morning.

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Race Video: Brendan McHugh Makes His First International Team in the Men’s 50 m Breast

Brendan McHugh, future lawyer, made a huge breakout with an amazing start and solidified his spot on his first Pan Pac…

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Photo Vault: US Nationals Day Two

Ryan Murphy taking off in the final of the men’s 200m backstroke. Murphy finished second behind Tyler Clary, earning himself a spot on the Pan Pac roster

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Kevin Cordes Stays Long and Strong – Video Interview

Cordes has been developing a stroke that will change how swimmers race this event in the future.

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Brendan McHugh Breaks U.S. Open Record in 27.10 at U.S. Nationals Prelims

Brendan McHugh was the biggest surprise to take a top seed on Friday morning at U.S. Nationals.

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Race Video: Kevin Cordes Qualifies For Pan Pacs In 200 Breaststroke

Race footage courtesy of Universal Sports and USA Swimming.

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RACE VIDEO: Kevin Cordes Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Meter Breaststroke

Watch above as Kevin Cordes breaks the U.S. Open Record, which means the fastest time ever swum on American soil, in…

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Kevin Cordes Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Meter Breaststroke on Day 2 of U.S. Nationals

Kevin Cordes is the fastest man ever in the 200 meter breaststroke on American soil.

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What To Expect During Prelims On Day Two Of US Nationals

Melanie Margalis and Celina Li, the #6 and #10 seeds in the women’s 200 breaststroke, were both scratches. Margalis has retained her entry in the 200 free.

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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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2014 LA Invite Preview: Big names load up sprints, IM’s in Los Angeles

Missy Franklin, Nathan Adrian, Anthony Ervin, Matt Grevers and Kosuke Kitajima are among the names on the loaded LA Invite psych sheets.

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Men’s 100 Meter Breaststroke – US Nationals Preview

MEN’S 100 METER BREASTSTROKE – US NATIONALS PREVIEW Day 4, Saturday, August 9th Defending national champ: Kevin Cordes (59.99) Defending U.S….

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Cordes Completes Breaststroke Sweep With Win In the 100 – Race Video

Kevin Cordes won the men’s 100 breaststroke with a 1:00.91 to round out his breaststroke sweep this weekend in Santa Clara.

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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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