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5/20/2013  World Performance Comparison: Is the U.S. Ready?
As we approach World Championship Trials next month, it seems like a good time to take a look at what the rest of the world has been up to in 2013.

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5/13/2013  Following Routine: Should I Do a Wake-Up Swim?
With the summer championship meets just around the corner, a lot of athletes and coaches are working to finalize the details of their race-day plans. While there is something to be said about the calm and confidence that can be gained through following a routine, the ability to be flexible and adapt to situations is something that gives elite athletes an edge.

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More National Team News

05/20/2013  Open Water Nationals Wrap
If watching the 50m freestyle is like watching a July 4th fireworks display, then watching the men’s and women’s 10K races is like watching a long, strategic chess match.
05/19/2013  Gemmell, Anderson Capture 5K Titles at USA Swimming Open Water National Championships
Andrew Gemmell and Haley Anderson won the 5-kilometer national titles on Sunday to conclude the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships at Lower Castaic Lake.
05/18/2013  USA Swimming recognized for its Olympic-year Success
The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming was nominated for “Best Sports Event of the Year” by Sports Business Journal. USA Swimming was also selected as an Official Honoree for the 17th Annual Webby Awards in the viral category for its “Call Me Maybe – 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team” rendition.
05/17/2013  Catherine Breed: Persevering Life’s Lessons
Two days before her first event at Olympic Trials last summer, Catherine Breed received some disturbing family news that shook the foundations of her world. Approaching the anniversary of Trials, Breed knows she’s become a much more well-rounded person and swimmer as a result.
05/16/2013  5 Storylines to Watch at the Open Water National Championships
If swimming is one of the hardest sports in the world, this weekend's Open Water National Championships is the toughest event in the world. Be sure to tune in to usaswimming.org and watch.