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This big Missy bound for fame
Missy Franklin is more than happy to confront lofty expectations being set for her at London Games.
Updated: June 28, 2012, - 10:28 PM
Olympic track hopeful has enduring strength
Former Gophers runner Gabriele Anderson twice has battled cancer, and through those struggles she tapped the inner power that has her competing for an Olympic berth.
Updated: June 28, 2012, - 11:43 AM
Former U swimmer aced out in final
David Plummer finished third, one spot too far back to secure a trip to London, in a race won by Matt Grevers.
Updated: June 27, 2012, - 10:29 PM
At top speed, Bootsma is cruising into the finals
The Eden Prairie teen pursues her Olympics dreams tonight in the 100-meter backstroke after turning in the fastest time of her career.
Updated: June 27, 2012, - 10:59 AM
Plummer hopes to go even faster
Just a few years ago, after finishing his swim career with the Gophers, David Plummer thought about quitting the sport. Then he connected with coach Ben Bartell at the Minnetonka Swim Club, who helped him formulate a plan to reach the highest goals possible.
Updated: June 27, 2012, - 12:18 AM
Bootsma swims second-fastest time in backstroke preliminary
The Eden Prairie swimmer posted the second-fastest time of her career in advance of tonight's semifinals.
Updated: June 26, 2012, - 04:02 PM
Waiting is over for Eden Prairie swimmer Bootsma
Rachel Bootsma is seeded third in her specialty, the 100-meter backstroke. The top two swimmers go to London
Updated: June 26, 2012, - 06:16 AM
Lochte holds off Phelps again
Michael Phelps will head to his fourth Olympics after qualifying in the 400 IM, an event he'd left behind. Ryan Lochte qualified ahead of him, so the rivalry is on.
Updated: June 26, 2012, - 06:08 AM
Facts, figures, locals: Olympic swimming trials start today
The best swimmers in America will fight it out amongst themselves this week to see which of them will cross the pond for the Summer Games.
Updated: June 25, 2012, - 01:33 PM
Eden Prairie's Bootsma: Ready for the Olympic trials
The next time the 18-year-old from Eden Prairie competes in the 100-meter backstroke, it will be for an Olympic berth.
Updated: June 24, 2012, - 09:52 AM
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