Caitlin Leverenz of the U.S. swims breaststroke during her women's 200m individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

 Rick Rycroft

Tucson-connected swimmers Matt Grevers, Kevin Cordes, Margo Geer and Caitlin Leverenz last week were selected to the 2014-15 USA National Team. It means they will be given a stipend from USA Swimming for the next year, and have access to medical care and elite coaching in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics.

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