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May 22, 2012
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European Long Course Championships: Paul Biedermann, Katinka Hosszu Earn Continental Titles
DEBRECEN, Hungary. THE first evening of finals competition at the European Long Course Championships is underway.

Olympic Preview: Men's and Women's 100 Butterfly
GILLETTE, New Jersey. AS we creep closer to the Olympic Games in London this summer, Swimming World will produce event-by-event previews of the action set to unfold. As part of this series, we'll not only look at the leading contenders in each event, we'll also provide a historical perspective on each discipline. This approach was successful in the leadup to the Beijing Games and we hope our readership enjoys the coverage for this Olympiad.

Venezuelan Open Championships: Meet Comes to Close
MARACAIBO, Venezuela. THE Venezuelan Open Championships came to a close with another slate of championship swims in Maracaibo.

Olympic Preview: Men's and Women's 100 Backstroke
GILLETTE, New Jersey. AS we creep closer to the Olympic Games in London this summer, Swimming World will produce event-by-event previews of the action set to unfold. As part of this series, we'll not only look at the leading contenders in each event, we'll also provide a historical perspective on each discipline. This approach was successful in the leadup to the Beijing Games and we hope our readership enjoys the coverage for this Olympiad.

Polish Long Course Championships: Anna Dowgiert Cracks Top 15 in 50 Fly
OLSZTYN, Poland. THE Polish Long Course Championships closed with another triumph from Konrad Czerniak as well as a top 15 time in the women's 50 fly.

German Olympic Trials: Martin Grodzki Posts FINA A Cut Time
BERLIN, Germany. THE Germany Olympic Trials closed the show with a FINA A cut time in the men's 1500 free.

John Collingwood To Seal The Deal Across The English Channel
ORLANDO, Florida. THE boat is rocking to and fro. It is misty or raining. It is dark at night with boxes and bags all over the place.

Many crew members and escort kayakers have experienced these conditions on open water swims in all kinds of venues and conditions. While open water swimmers and their escorts arrange and account for their food, drinks and equipment before their swim, where to store them on a rocking ship in the rain at night can be an issue.

USA Swimming Grand Prix, Charlotte: Ryan Lochte Explodes From Rough Meet With Strong Swim
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. THE USA Swimming Grand Prix held in Charlotte came to a close with superstar Ryan Lochte finally posting a breakout swim after a meet full of difficult moments that included goggle and laneline issues.

Olympic Preview: Men's and Women's 800 Freestyle Relay
GILLETTE, New Jersey. AS we creep closer to the Olympic Games in London this summer, Swimming World will produce event-by-event previews of the action set to unfold. As part of this series, we'll not only look at the leading contenders in each event, we'll also provide a historical perspective on each discipline. This approach was successful in the leadup to the Beijing Games and we hope our readership enjoys the coverage for this Olympiad.

Texas Senior Circuit, College Station: Dara Torres Wins 50 Free
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. AGELESS wonder Dara Torres highlighted the final night of swimming at the Texas Senior Circuit event held in College Station, Texas this weekend.

First Lady Michelle Obama Comments on Let's Move Initiative, Includes USA Swimming's Commitment to Program
DALLAS, Texas. AT the U.S. Olympic Committee media summit today, U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance to tout the Let's Move! Initiative. Not only did she speak about the program built to fight childhood obesity, but she was also introduced by U.S. swimming superstar Natalie Coughlin.

Jonty Skinner Says He's Likely On Way to Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. WHILE he stated explicitly to Swimming World that nothing is official, Jonty Skinner has confirmed with us that he is likely headed to the University of Alabama to join longtime friend Dennis Pursley's new regime as an assistant in Tuscaloosa.

NZ Manufacturing Poll of the Week
PHOENIX, Arizona. Swimming World wants to know what you think and offers you the chance to participate in our weekly poll.

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What you'll find in the June 2012 issue of
Swimming World

Feature Articles:
U.S. Olympic Trials Preview
While it would be impossible to highlight every event and storyline on notice at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., June 25 to July 2, here are a few noteworthy items to watch.

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