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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.”

David Marsh, Bob Bowman Named Head Coaches Of 2016 US Olympic Team

With 291 days remaining before the start of the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and 330 days before the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, USA Swimming has officially named the 2016 US Olympic staff.

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Le Clos: “Phelps And I Are the Favorites Next Year”

Of his gold medal-winning 100m butterfly race in Kazan, Le Clos says, “I wanted to show everybody that it [the 200 fly] was just a bad race, so I was just happy with the way I bounced back.”

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Phelps, Ledecky, & Sjostrom Nominated For USSA Athlete of the Month

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Sarah Sjostrom are in the running to be crowned the United States Sports Academy’s Athletes…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #8 Canoeing Your Way Thru Warmup

#10 Think I just found how I'll pay for the rest of college…USA swimming trading cards circa summer 2004 @swimswamnews…

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USA Swimming Announces 2015-16 National Team Roster

USA Swimming has announced its 2015-16 National Team roster, which is headlined by veterans Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte, and Michael Phelps.

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Shout from the Stands: What we learn from Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps can teach us so much about swimming, sports in general, and reaching your fullest potential. He shows us that you don’t have to be perfect to be the best.

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Arizona St. Completing Renovations on Swimming Pool, Lobby to Begin Bowman Era

Bob Bowman traded in his NBAC red for Arizona State maroon this month as he officially made the move to Tempe, Arizona.

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What to learn from Michael Andrew’s five-event experiment

Michael Andrew took on a tough challenge Wednesday and felt the pain. But what does it mean long-term?

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Video: Phelps & Schmitt Smile…..A Lot

Training partners and best buds, Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt, discuss their unique friendship and what’s in store for the upcoming year.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Michael Phelps Rip a 50.45 100 Fly at U.S. Nationals

2015 U.S Nationals Race Video: Michael Phelps posted the top time in the world of 50.45 in tonight’s 100m butterfly final.

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Joseph Schooling Looks Forward To Racing Michael Phelps

Singapore’s Joseph Schooling explains that “beating Michael Phelps is like not like beating someone else.”

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #5 Katie Hoff Gets Married

Katie Hoff and husband Todd Anderson at Michigan State University, where they got married yesterday.

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David Nolan Makes The Move To Tempe To Train Under Bob Bowman

NCAA Champion David Nolan has announced he will be moving to Tempe, Arizona to train under Bob Bowman leading up to the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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100,000 tickets sold for 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 6 weeks

The high level of competition to claim a U.S. Olympic spot and the return of Olympic legend Michael Phelps will make the competition fierce once again when the Trials begin on June 26 in Omaha.

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Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”

Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.

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