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The rehearsal is over. Now Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Natalie Coughlin and Ryan Lochte are taking their show on the road to the Beijing Olympics.The quartet was idle on the final night of the U.S. trials Sunday, getting a rare moment to enjoy their...
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Michael Phelps just missed setting another world record at the U.S. Olympic trials.Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol showed him how to do it.Racing about 10 minutes...
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Brendan Hansen looked at the time, stared at the water, then shook his head slightly.America’s best breaststroker knew he was heading back to the Olympics, but he...
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Natalie Coughlin has reclaimed her world mark in the 100-meter backstroke one heat after Hayley McGregory took it down at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.Coughlin won...
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Eryn Greeney, 15, of Baltimore practices her swim technique with the North Baltimore Aquatic Club Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Meadowbrook Aquatic Center in Baltimore. Swimclubs across the nation are seeing the usual uptick in interest in swimming seen...
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