Stories from DR549
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DR549: Short Course Nationals
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010This weekend is short course nationals in Federal Way, Washington. Top swimmers such as Rebecca Soni, Eric Shanteau, and Katie Hoff will be there, along Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, and also several collegiate programs such as Michigan (men) and Cal. There promise to be some interesting races in Washington, but it is not the only big meet next weekend. Most college programs are in… Full Story »
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USA Swimming Grand Prix, Long Beach: Day 3 Prelims: Vladimir ...
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010The second preliminary session is in the books in Long Beach. This day of swimming featured some swimmers in their best events, such as Olympic champions Rebecca Soni in the 200 breast and Michael Phelps in the 400 IM, while others such as Matt Grevers and Jessica Hardy experiment in off events, as both advanced to finals in the 200 free. Many swimmers had strong prelim swims to set them up for American record runs in the finals. The highlight of the morning, however, was 17-year old Vladimir Morozov's 19.68 50 free, which leads all qualifiers into finals.Women's 200 FreeUSC's… Full Story »
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2010 Southern California Grand Prix of Swimming
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010Among the biggest include Michael Phelps, Rebecca Soni, Ariana Kukors, and Katie Hoff. Full Story »
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DR549: USA Swimming Grand Prix, Long Beach: Day 4 Finals: Katie ...
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010The final session of the Long Beach meet is complete. Some of the most exciting races of the meet were on this final night, as rivalries from past competitions were renewed. Three meet records were set, one by Trojan's Jessica Hardy in the women's 100 breast, another by Japan's Kosuke Kitajima in the men's 100 breast, and a third by FAST's Ariana Kukors in the women's 200 IM. Tucson Ford's Matt Grevers was the top performer of the meet, winning five out of… Full Story »
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DR549: 2009 Missouri Grand Prix
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010The first long course Grand Prix of 2010 is fast approaching, the Missouri Grand Prix. Only in its fourth year, the meet has featured three world records in the past and two American records. In fact, of the 13 men's individual Olympic events, the Beijing gold medalist in NINE of them is swimming in Missouri! Look for all of the swimmers in Missouri to make a huge impact on the fairly weak world rankings. The meet begins… Full Story »
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DR549: Second Chance Predictions
DR549 &bull Feb 20, 2010The fourth Missouri Grand Prix has begun, but the announcement that North Baltimore would not be able to get to Missouri has greatly reduced the meet's popularity and anticipation. Thus, swimmers such as Michael Phelps, Liz Pelton, Felicia Lee, and… Full Story »
