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Oma-huh? Omaha, Neb., is somewhere in Middle America. And that somewhere is in the midst of hosting 1,300 of the country's top swimmers for the U.S. Olympic Trials, taking place this week.
Olympic swimming features 32 pool events ranging from 50 to 1500 meters, contested over nine days, and the 10k open water race, which debuts in Beijing.
Sprinter Ben Wildman-Tobriner talks about his 50m freestyle win at the 2007 Worlds, plans for medical school and his newest nickname.
World 800m free champion Kate Ziegler talks about her Olympic dream coming true and the unusual start to her swimming career.
Natalie Coughlin has taken up two hobbies outside of swimming: photography and cooking. She shares her favorite photos and recipes.
After winning eight medals in Athens, Michael Phelps could take down numerous Olympic records with a similar medal haul this summer in Beijing.
After winning triple gold in Athens, Aaron Peirsol could do it again in Beijing. See photos of the 100m backstroke world-record holder.
From a 15-year-old in Athens to a seasoned veteran at 19, Katie Hoff could compete -- and win a medal -- in seven events in Beijing.
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