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

2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Day four of the 2014 Arena Grand Prix features the 200 butterfly, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, and the 200 IM….

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U.S. National Champ Tom Luchsinger Scratches 200 Fly; Phelps is On in 200 IM in Santa Clara

Tom Luchsinger is out of the 200 fly on Sunday, though many of his NBAC teammates have stuck with their guns on the final day of the 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix.

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Yannick Agnel Loves Having the Eye of the Tiger – Video Interview

200 free winner, Yannick Agnel, had a huge final 100, winning the race with a 1:46.99. Michael Phelps finished second with a 1:48.20.

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Michael Phelps Wants Chase Kalisz to Break His 400 IM World Record – Video Interview

Chase Kalisz wins 400 IM in 4:11.71. Kalize fills us in on his Colorado Springs training camp, his eye-issue, and his desire to taper more.

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Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #4

We’ve seen a lot of great swimming and fun times so far at the 2014 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix…

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Video Interview: Michael Phelps Says “I felt 10 Grand Pianos on my back”

Yannick Agnel had a huge final 100, winning the race with a huge time of 1:46.99. Michael Phelps finished second with a 1:48.20.

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Grabs Silver Behind Yannick Agnel In 200 Freestyle

Michael Phelps swam his fastest 200m freestyle since the comeback tonight, posting a 1:48.20 to grab the silver behind training…

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Elizabeth Beisel Shines on Day 3; Wins 400 IM and 200 Backstroke

The big question of the day is, “Can Arkady Vyatchanin defend his Grand Prix backstroke streak?” New York Athletic Club…

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Clary Scratches B-Final of 200 Free to Focus on 200 Back Battle With Arkady Vyatchanin

Tyler Clary has scratched the B-Final of the 200 back on Saturday night to focus on his 200 backstroke final race against Arkady Vyatchanin.

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Michael Phelps Prelims Update – Day 3

Michael Phelps’ freestyle is looking more and more confident every time he jumps in to race. His 100 freestyles looked…

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The fun continues: Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #3

    Thanks to sports photographer Mike Lewis for more of these great images from the action at the Santa…

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Warm up Michael Phelps Photo Vault

Watching great swimmers at the big meets is awe inspiring for the swimmers,  coaches and sports fans.  Watching Michael Phelps…

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Ties Tom Shields in 100 Butterfly, 52.11

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters.

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Michael Phelps is Loving 100 Freestyle – Video Interview

Phelps swims in-season 100 freestyle PB, 48.8.

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Tom Shields Ties Michael Phelps in 100 Butterfly – Video Interview

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters.

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