Articles by Retta Race

USADA Adds Zika-Specific Anti-Doping Guidelines To Website

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has included a specific list of questions on its website pertaining to the impact of Zika on anti-doping testing results

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Rio Hypothetical: Ryan Lochte Vs. Kosuke Hagino In 400 IM

Should Ryan Lochte choose to swim the 400 IM at U.S. Trials and make the event’s final in Rio, a thrilling battle between the American and Japanese powerhouse Kosuke Hagino may be a highlight of the entire Olympic meet.

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Kitajima Keeps Engine Running At Japanese Olympic Trials

33-year-old Kosuke Kitajima dips under a minute in the 100m breaststroke for the first time in almost 2 years.

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On-Fire 15-Year-Old Rikako Ikee Lowers Own 100 Fly Japanese NR

15-year-old Japanese sprinter Rikako Ikee is simply a girl on fire.

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Finals Recap

Kosuke Hagino threw down a monster 4:09.80 in prelims of the men’s 400 IM and then scored a 4:08.90 to take gold and put the world on notice.

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 1 Prelims Recap

The 2016 Japan Swim (Japanese Olympic Trials) kick-off today in Tokyo, with two big guns – Daiya Seto and Kosuke Hagino – highlighting the very first event.

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Pinto Nearly Clocks Lifetime Best In 200 Fly At South American C’ships

In Asuncion, Andreina Pinto (Venezuela) struck gold again, taking the women’s 200m butterfly in a time of 2:09.92

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Sister Of Soccer Star Ronaldo To Sing Anthem At IPC European C’ships

Spectators and athletes attending the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Portugal will be treated to a special appearance at the start of the meet.

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Think the French Rio-Qualifying Times Are Tough? Check Great Britain’s

If world record holder Adam Peaty is on point during British Olympic Trials, he shouldn’t have a problem qualifying for Rio under GBR’s strict time standards. But, other event winners may not be so lucky.

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After Warnings, High School’s Ocean Swim Ends With Mass Rescue

A confusing yet scary situation transpired earlier this week near a San Diego cove when a good portion of a local high school swim team found themselves having to be rescued from what they anticipated would be an uneventful annual beach swim training.

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New Zealand Olympic Trials Conclude With 6 Swimmers Qualified For Rio

Kiwi swimmer Matthew Stanley raced his way to the top of the podium in the men’s 100m freestyle on the final night of his nation’s Olympic Trials in Auckland.

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‘Ride, Doug, Ride’: Waking Up America Via A Cross-Country Bike Ride

Did you know that only 48% of schools in America today have some form of a physical education program? Or…

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Venezuela’s Pinto Earns 2nd Olympic-Qualifying Mark In Asunción

Andreina Pinto of Venezuela snagged a FINA A cut in the women’s 400m freestyle tonight to go with her 200m freestyle mark from yesterday at the South American Championships.

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Race Video: Sarah Sjostrom Just .04 Off Her Own 100 Fly WR

Watch Swedish speed demon Sarah Sjostrom throw down the 2nd-fastest women’s 100m butterfly mark of all time while competing at the Stockholm Open tonight.

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Wicked-Fast Talent On Tap For Japanese Olympic Trials (Preview)

Although perhaps not as deep within each event as other nations, the talent sprinkled among the Japanese team is utterly fierce and will most definitely be in the mix for medals in Rio.

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