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Duncan Scott Joins Illustrious List of Swimmers Injured in Land Sports

Duncan Scott’s mishap tripping over pavement is just the latest in a history of unfortunate events involving swimmers on land.

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Van Den Hoogenband Up For Dutch Chef De Mission Role In Tokyo

Retired Dutch swimming legend Pieter van den Hoogenband is reportedly up for the role of Chef de Mission for his nation at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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A True Swimmer: Duncan Scott Suffers Ankle Injury Tripping On Pavement

Just two days after accepting the inaugural British National Lottery’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ award, 21-year-old Duncan Scott revealed he is recovering from two ruptured ankle ligaments.

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A Heads Up For Contact Lens-Wearing Swimmers

Swimmers who are also contact lens wearers may want to take a look at a recent study conducted by Dr. John Dart, from University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology.

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With New Diving Depth Rule In Effect, Calgary Pools Subject To Review

Swimming Canada’s new rules regarding minimum dive depth standards came into effect and now the national review of municipal aquatic facilities begins.

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Michael Phelps To Hit The Ryder Cup Celebrity Golf Course

Michael Phelps has been named as one of the Celebrity Match participants for the 42nd Ryder Cup set to take place on Tuesday, September 25th.

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British Swimming Names 54 To Its 2018/19 Performance Program

Check out the 54 athletes named to British Swimmings Performance Program roster for the 2018/19 season.

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Brazilian Sprint Ace Bruno Fratus Undergoes Successful Surgery

2017 World Championships silver medalist Bruno Fratus of Brazil underwent shoulder surgery this weekend.

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Teen Matt Richards Nabs New SCM British Junior 100 Free Record

15-year-old Matt Richards already made a name for himself this year by clinching several British National Age Records at the 2018…

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China & Belarus Collaborate On New Aquatic Facility

China and Belarus are partnering up to build a new pool as part of an intergovernmental agreement.

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Duncan Scott Wins Inaugural British National Lottery Award

Duncan Scott, Scotland’s star of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has been named British National Lottery’s Athlete of the Year.

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IOC Athletes Commission Leader Coventry Speaks On RUSADA Support

“I believe our mandate is to protect ALL clean athletes and I do believe there are clean Russian Athletes,” said IOC Athletes’ Commission Chairperson Kirsty Coventry.

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Phelps On WADA’s Russian Reinstatement Decision: It’s Sad To See This

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has vocalized his dissatisfaction with yesterday’s news concerning the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) reinstating the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

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Facing Possible 4-Year Ban, Japan’s Junya Koga Set To File CAS Appeal

Facing a possible 4-year ban for having tested positive for a banned substance, Japanese medalist Junya Koga is set to file an appeal with the Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Beyond The Lane Lines: ‘BRB, I Need To Go To Swim Practice’

Baby news, generational Olympians and a 10-year-old swimming book author highlight the latest edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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