Swimming

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Franklin, Phelps shine in Austin
Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin were joined by Allison Schmitt, Matt Grevers and Rebecca Soni as multiple event winners at the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix. Watch them compete here on-demand.
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Who'll emerge No. 1 in Austin?
Tomorrow kicks off the second of seven stops on the USA Swimming Grand Prix circuit in Austin. Let's get the weekend started off with a by-the-numbers break down of the top stories to watch for.
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Male Athlete of 2011: Ryan Lochte
Going a perfect five-for-five and beating Michael Phelps head-to-head twice at World Championships is more than enough to earn you 'Top Male Athlete of 2011' honors. Take a look back at Ryan Lochte's impressive year.
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Americans' golden rule
Taking a look back at world of swimming in 2011, one item is certain - Team USA ruled the pool. With Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin leading the way, the Americans stole the spotlight in the top moments of the year.

Athlete Pulse

Kosuke Kitajima 先週、僕がもっとも尊敬する先輩がロスに来てきてくれました。一緒に練習したり遊んだり。一緒に過ごす時間は僕にとってとても刺激になりプラスになりました。日本でただ1人。3連覇した男。背は小さいけど、彼の背中は大きいよ。@nomura60kg http://t.co/0qM8HvlN
Eamon Sullivan Saturday night creation http://t.co/6onw7roQ
Natalie Coughlin Enough cooking for the night. Kitchen cleaned. Early practice in the morning to finish off this week's training. Good night all!
Natalie Coughlin I think my hair is brown, but maybe reddish auburn? ;) RT @barronlee @NatalieCoughlin you're a redhead??!!?!
Natalie Coughlin "Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Swimmer, On A Hair Dye Job Gone Wrong http://t.co/vizCQxxB via @Stylelist"

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Excitement personified: Missy Franklin on 2011 Worlds

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1/15- 7:00p
2012 Austin Grand Prix: Jan. 15 Finals
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1/14- 7:00p
2012 Austin Grand Prix: Jan. 14 Finals
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12/16- 7:00p
2011 Duel in the Pool: Day 1
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11/5- 6:00a
2011 FINA World Cup: Singapore - Day 2 Finals
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11/4- 6:00a
2011 FINA World Cup: Singapore - Day 1 Finals
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8/14- 1:30p
2011 US Diving Championships Finals: Women's 3m; men's synchro
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8/13- 12:30p
2011 US Diving Championships Finals: Men's 3m; women's synchro
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8/3- 5:55p
2011 US Swimming Championships: Day 2 Finals
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8/2- 5:55p
2011 US Swimming Championships: Day 1 Finals
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Viewers Guide

Viewer's Guide

With the 2012 London Olympics fast approaching, the 2011 swimming season will go a long way at determining who might peak at the right time. Check out the full schedule of events UniversalSports.com will broadcast.

World Championships Medals

Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
United States	16	5	8	29
China	5	2	7	14
Australia	2	8	3	13
France	2	3	5	10
Netherlands	2	1	3	6
Japan	0	4	2	6
Great Britain	2	3	0	5
Italy	2	3	0	5
Germany	0	0	5	5
Russia	1	3	0	4