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We couldn’t interview Leah Smith because this happened (Video)

The real story, is that Katie Ledecky is beatable. And the woman who proved that Ledecky is in fact human: Leah Smith.

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Top 10 (+2) Quotes from Day 3 Prelims (Video)

Hear what the top athletes had to say about their races on Day 3 prelims of the Olympic Trials

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Two Finals Live Recap

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…

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U.S. Olympic Team Roster: Day Two Update

Kelsi Worrell rocked a 56.48 tonight for the 2nd-fastest time in the world this year, earning a spot on the 2016 USA Olympic Team.

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Leah Smith Becomes All-Time 2nd-Fastest 400 Free Textile Performer

Leah Smith posted a 4:00.65 in the final of the women’s 400 free tonight to become the second-fastest textile performer in history.

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Watch: Katie Ledecky Post 400 Free Press Conference

Katie Ledecky speaks to the press after once again securing a spot on the U.S Olympic Teamon the second day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Day Two Prelims Live Recap

After an eventful night one at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials, more of America’s big stars will step up to the blocks for their first races including Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, and Katie Ledecky.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Schedule

Check out the publication schedule for all 26 of our event-by-event U.S. Olympic Trials previews, plus links to each event page as it goes live.

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“Before We Were Winners”: Watch Lochte, Franklin, Ledecky Swim As Kids

Any guesses as to who this cheerful child swimmer is? Watch this Olympic hopeful in action as a budding star before we see her on the big stage in Omaha.

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Ledecky Leads Loaded Field in Women’s 200 Free

The women’s 200 freestyle is absolutely loaded with talent. Okay, every event at the Olympic Trials is ostensibly loaded with talent, but not in the same way that the women’s 200 free is.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 800?

A strong field of American women led by Katie Ledecky will enter the fray in Omaha with their sites set on earning their chance to bring their best 800 meter freestyle to Rio.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara: Day 3 Finals Recap (Video)

Find a video recap of the final night in Santa Clara here from commentators Rowdy Gaines and Jason Knapp.

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Conor Dwyer, Katie Ledecky Win PSS Titles, DiRado Gets the Car

Conor Dwyer finalized his third-straight Arena Pro Swim Series title this past weekend with 8 more points in Santa Clara.

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Combined Results: Pro Swim Series and Longhorn Elite Invite Day 3

Because the top swimmers in the nation are spread out this weekend, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 Americans in each race across all 3 meets to compare where the swimmers are at as they head towards Trials.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Indianapolis: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Jay Litherland hit a lifetime-best to win the 200 IM on Sunday night.

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