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Lochte, Feigen Forbidden From Leaving Brazil Until Evidence Lines Up

Both Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen have reportedly been banned from leaving Brazil until evidence makes sense to authorities over their incident on Sunday morning, though Lochte has already left.

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Weertman Completes Dutch Sweep, Wins Wild Men’s 10 KM Marathon Event

Ferry Weertman swam a tactically perfect race to claim gold in the men’s 10 KM Marathon swimming event in Rio.

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Van Rouwendaal Gives Dutch Their 1st Swimming Medal With Gold In 10 KM

Sharon Van Rouwendaal won gold in the women’s 10 KM event, the Netherlands’ first swimming medal of the Games.

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After Rocky Roads Since London, Canada & the U.S. Delivered In Rio

Both the USA and Canada took rocky roads to get to Rio, but both ultimately delivered better than one could have predicted.

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Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500

Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.

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Ryan Murphy Breaks Elusive 100 Back World Record On Medley Relay

Ryan Murphy led off the American 400 medley relay in a new world record of 51.85 in the men’s 100 back.

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Pernille Blume Breaks Danish Record In Upset Gold Medal Win In 50 Free

Pernille Blume won an upset gold medal in the women’s 50 free, Denmark’s first swimming medal since 2008.

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Day 8 Relay Lineups: No Major Surprises On Medley Rosters

Cate Campbell has given the freestyle leg on Australia’s medley relay despite fading to 6th in the individual race, getting beaten by her sister Bronte.

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Day 8 Finals Preview: Phelps Goes For Gold One More Time

Michael Phelps will go for one last gold medal tonight in his final career Olympic appearance in the men’s 400 medley relay.

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For the First Time In History, Phelps Appears Content In Defeat

For the first time ever, Michael Phelps seemed content with his swim despite not winning the race.

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Medley Relay Preview: U.S. Women In Command, Men In For Close Battle

Check out a full preview of tonight’s medley relays, with full projections of all 16 finalists based off of their flat start times done here in Rio.

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Phelps, Le Clos & Cseh Win Silver In First Ever Olympic 3-Way Tie

Michael Phelps, Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh tied for silver in the first ever three-way tie in Olympic history.

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Sun Yang Inspired By Phelps: “I Think It’s Amazing and Unbelievable”

China’s Sun Yang cited Michael Phelps as motivation for him to continue swimming into his thirties.

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Boglarka Kapas Breaks Own Hungarian Record To Win Bronze In 800 Free

Boglarka Kapas won bronze in the 800 free to re-break her own Hungarian national record set in the prelims.

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Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds

Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.

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