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Phelps Among Sports Greats Headed To Phoenix Golf Open

For the 3rd time, Olympic swimming icon Michael Phelps is set to play at the Phoenix Open golf tournament kicking off in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of the month.

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U.S. Marines Looking At More Robust Swimming Requirements

Contrary to popular belief, U.S. Marine Corps recruits need only basic swim skills to pass the qualification for entry-level training, leaving many would-be Marines lacking more robust aquatic survival skills.

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Charlotte Atkinson Heads Up Gold Coast-Bound Isle Of Man Squad

Two-time British national champion Charlotte Atkinson heads up Isle of Man’s 5-person strong aquatic roster for the Gold Coast.

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Paralympian Stephanie Dixon Receives Order Of Canada

Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Dixon was among the 125 appointments announced to the Order of Canada this week,

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British Summer C’ships Qualification Window Announced

Next year’s Commonwealth Games set for the Gold Coast, Australia marks the biggest international competition for British swimmers, but several home meets will also fill the big players’ calendars during 2018.

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Facial Recognition Software To Be Used To Identify Tokyo 2020 Athletes

Tokyo 2020 sources reveal that highly precise facial recognition software will most likely be utilized to identified athletes, journalists and officials entering Games venues

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2017 Swammy Awards: Female Junior Swimmer Of The Year Rikako Ikee

3-time World Junior Champion, 17-year-old Japanese phenom Rikako Ikee earned her spot as top female junior swimmer in the world for 2017.

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2017 Swammy Awards: Oceania Female Swimmer Of The Year Emily Seebohm

The only swimmer to capture an individual gold medal at the 2017 World Championshps, Emily Seebohm is your Oceania Female Swimmer of the Year.

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2017 Swammy Awards: Oceania Male Swimmer Of The Year Mack Horton

Mack Horton has proven his is always a threat in the mid-distance freestyle races, now adding the 200m freestyle to his repertoire.

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2022 Commonwealth Games Headed To Birmingham, England

The English city of Birmingham has just been awarded hosting rights of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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10 Gifts Swimming Gives Us All Year ‘Round

Swimming is the gift that keeps on giving.

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World Junior Record Holder Martinenghi Undergoes Surgery

World Junior Record holder Nicolo Martingenghi underwent tonsil surgery this week.

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Katinka Hosszu Sends Personalized Thank You Gift To LeBron

Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu recognizes greatness and inspiration in other sports’ athletes, including in American basketball icon Lebron James.

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Faulkner Collects Another PB En Route To 400 Win In Sheffield

Ellie Faulkner, the 200m freestyle winner earlier in the meet, notched a new personal best in the 400m to add that title to her Sheffield haul.

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Russia Overpowers Overall Medal Table In Copenhagen

At the European Short Course Championships, Russia maintained a healthy lead in the medal table, which held through the end of the competition. 

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