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HardCore Swim of the Week: Courtney Bartholomew Posts Sizzling 100 Back

With two top backstroke swims last weekend, Courtney Bartholomew of Virginia deserves HardCoreSwim of the Week honors.

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 Junior National Team

Gunnar Bentz is one of a handful of swimmers who is doing junior/senior double duty this year. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)

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Ranking the Women’s NCAA 2013 Recruiting Classes: #5 – #8

Leah Smith of the JCC Sailfish is a part of a very good recruiting class for the Virginia Cavaliers. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 U.S. Open Full Preview: Six Things to Watch in Irvine

Lia Neal will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing World Championship Trials with a strong performance at this week’s U.S. Open.

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Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jessica Hardy wins third event at Charlotte Grand Prix

Jessica Hardy won her third event of the meet taking the women’s 50 freestyle in a time of 25.09. Hardy won…

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Beisel Recaps Schmitt, Schmitt Recaps Beisel – Video Interview

2013 Charlotte Ultraswim as reported by SwimSwam contributor Mitch Bowmile.  Women’s 200 freestyle On the woman’s side the 200m freestyle was all…

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Men’s 200 Free Final Thick With Olympians on Day 2 of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim GP

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger is on a roll at the UltraSwim, and took the top seed in an incredible field of the 200 free on Friday from Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hershey Girls Sweep Relays; Smith, and Leander Break State Records in Pennsylvania

A star-packed lineup of swimmers from the Pennsylvania State Championship meet: Christina Leander, Leah Smith, Emily Cameron, Kristen Murslack, and Meaghan Raab (Photo thanks to Greg Raab)

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Winter Nats Day 1, Finals: Arizona Sprinters Start Off Strong

The 2012 AT&T Winter Nationals kicked off in Austin Thursday, and both Arizona sprint relays recorded victories. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin adds more Gold to the Golden Bears

The biggest blue chip is off the table, plus we’ve got all the headlines from the World Cup (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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[Money Lists] Hosszu Has a Light Day, as Seto and Hardy Top Winners in Berlin Day 1

Jessica Hardy has gotten on a roll at this FINA World Cup and is starting to bring in serious cash. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictrures.com)

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World Cup Moves to Moscow: Day 1 Recap

American Kylie Stewart ended up on podiums in Moscow both individually and as part of the American mixed 200 medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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