Games of the XXX Olympiad: July 27 - August 12, 2012

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Elizabeth Beisel: Go Celtics

Elizabeth Beisel: Go Celtics

Rhode Island native Elizabeth Beisel lives and trains in Florida, but she's stayed true to her New England roots and is a big Boston Celtics fan. See what she said about this weekend's Game 7.
Hansen: Strong, But No Ironman

Hansen: Strong, But No Ironman

Breaststroker Brendan Hansen loves to compete in triathlons, but doing an Ironman is not something that sounds appealing to him. We caught up with Hansen at the TODAY show; check out what he had to say.
Clary Takes Us For A Spin

Clary Takes Us For A Spin

Tyler Clary has a lot going on outside of his swimming life - mainly building and racing cars and spinning records as a DJ. Check out this video that shows off his musical talents. Would you hire him?
A Super Send-Off For Franklin

A Super Send-Off For Franklin

Missy Franklin was the recipient of a surprise send-off at her high school last week, as the students and faculty wished her luck at the upcoming Olympic Trials. The assembly even included a Denver Bronco.
Chloe Sutton Has A Sandwich Secret

Chloe Sutton Has A Sandwich Secret

One of Chloe Sutton's best-kept secrets is her steady diet of peanut butter and jelly and orange juice every day for the past 12 years. It seems to be working, as she's a definite London contender.

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Team USA

Hardy Girl

Hardy Girl

Jessica Hardy has shaken off a 2008 suspension for doping and wants to win London gold.

Swimming Chef

Swimming Chef

Since Beijing, Garrett Weber-Gale has rubbed elbows with some of the world's top chefs.

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About This Sport

Swimming Basics

Swimming Basics

The swimming competition in London is composed of 32 pool events and two open-water races, ranging from the 50m freestyle to the 10-kilometer marathon race.

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Best Race Ever?

Best Race Ever?

Jason Lezak pulled off the swim of his life to help the 4x100m freestyle relay team win gold in 2008.

Cancer Free

Cancer Free

American Eric Shanteau has a lot more to be thankful for than being an Olympic veteran.

Get In The Games

Which U.S. swimmer will win more medals at the London Olympics?

Coming This July

Swimming

Full live streaming of Swimming -- all phases of the 34 men's and women's events -- will begin Sat., July 28.
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All-Time Swimming Medals

Nation Total
USA
214 155 120 489
AUS
58 57 62 177
GDR
38 32 22 92
GER
14 23 35 72
URS
18 24 27 69
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