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Ervin called "Best comeback" at Indy Grand Prix

Michael Phelps' name appeared in scoreboard lights on one wall. It was inscribed on the other.

It was wall-to-wall Phelps with a wire-to-wire victory Saturday night in an electrifying farewell to the Natatorium at IUPUI. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist has made this swim season his last, and he made sure his mother shed a few tears.

Debbie Phelps has been coming to Indy annually for nearly two decades to watch her son and two daughters swim, and this was the last race. She calls them "#DPmoments" on Twitter. Read more about Ervin called "Best comeback" at Indy Grand Prix

Cal men's, women's swim teams both repeat champs

With Cal now having won back-to-back men's and women's NCAA team swimming championships, the school has earned a new nickname for its powerhouse aquatics programs:

Swim City USA.

"I hope 18-year-olds think that," women's coach Teri McKeever said, ever mindful of recruiting.

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"It's a tough sport," said Durden, hired in 2007. "You train countless hours and have a weekend in March to decide a national champion. I appreciate what the (Cal) women were able to accomplish. Winning is infectious. You kind of get inspired by it." Read more about Cal men's, women's swim teams both repeat champs

Olympic Swimming sensations interview with Here, There, Everywhere

Olympic Swimming Sensations: HTE Interviews!
March 20th, 2012

Anthony Ervin at the 2000 Olympics with his gold medal. Photo credit/license: AP Photo/David Longstreath

Fans and athletes alike are getting excited about the Summer Olympics coming up in London, England this summer (July 27th – August 12th)! Venue construction is underway, teams are being formed, and the excitement is building. There’s something magical about seeing so many countries come together every four years to watch the world’s best athletes in so many great summer sports. Read more about Olympic Swimming sensations interview with Here, There, Everywhere

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