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Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

“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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Nathan Adrian To Appear In ESPN the Magazine’s “Body Issue”

Brace yourselves, as 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Nathan Adrian, appears in ESPN the Magazine’s “The Body Issue” next month.

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Ranking Phelps’ +1 In the Men’s 100 Fly

After looking through results form US Nationals, Arena Pro Swim Series, NCAA’s, and even Sectionals and various club invitationals, the following list has been compiled with my predictions for how the race in Omaha will shake out.

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Michael Phelps Completed Probation For DUI On Sunday

Michael Phelps completed his 18 month probation period on Sunday after pleading guilty to DUI back in late 2014.

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Get Olympic Trials Swim News on Your Website From SwimSwam

SwimSwam offers a new tool to embed the latest swimming news directly on your website.

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Tritonwear Showdown: Men’s 200 Free Gold, 2004 Athens Olympics

By the time the Olympics came to Athens in 2004, Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband were already legends in the global swimming community. Michael Phelps was a rapidly rising star…

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Phelps Says 200 Free ‘Doubtful’ In Father’s Day Video

In his latest Facebook Live post, Michael Phelps shares personal and professional info while celebrating his very first Father’s Day.

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Townley Haas Olympic Trials Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Townley Haas could become “Boss Haas” at U.S. Olympic Trials. Coming off of his stunning NCAA Championship performance, how will he swim in Omaha?

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Jack Conger Olympic Trials Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Jack Conger’s been growing a fan-base since high school. Now he’s in the sweet-spot, 21 years old, ready to breakout in Omaha. What are your Conger predictions for the 2016 US Olympic Trials?

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Arizona State Promotes Derek Schmitt to Assistant Coach

Arizona State head coach Bob Bowman (black shirt) has promoted Derek Schmitt to a full-time assistant position.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Think Lochte Will Enter 400 IM at U.S. Trials

Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam poll voters said they expect Ryan Lochte to attempt a defense of his 400 IM title at the U.S. Olympic Trials in just over a week.

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Will Licon U.S. Olympic Trials Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Will Licon has momentum coming off the 2016 NCAA Championships where he won 200 IM, 200 breaststroke and picked up silver in the 400 IM. How will he perform at U.S. Olympic Trials?

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Thorpe: Individual Gold Could Be Difficult For Phelps, “I Wish Him Luck”

Legendary Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe was in India this week as part of the Star Sports commentator’s panel for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the freestyle great spoke to local media about Michael Phelps’ chances at additional Olympic medals this summer.

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Michael Phelps 2016 Olympic Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

What are your Michael Phelps predictions for US Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games?

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