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China’s Sun Yang Fathered Child Amid Controversial Career

China’s Sun Yang continues to make headlines for what he does outside the pool.

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Bidding Now Open For 2022 European Championships

The search for a host city of the 2022 European Championships has officially begun.

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Aussies Move To 5-Day Format, Eliminate Semi’s For World Trials

Jacco Verhaeren, Head Coach of Australia, has announced that his nation’s Trials for Worlds will be reduced from the nation’s traditional 8-day program to just 5 days now.

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Second Hong Kong Cross Harbor Swimmer Passes Away In Hospital

A participant of the 2016 Hong Kong Cross Harbor race that was listed in critical condition has died, marking the 2nd death of this year’s open water event.

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Lochte Set To Make Hollywood Film Debut Alongside Sharon Stone

We may be seeing a formerly silver-haired Ryan Lochte gracing Hollywood’s silver screen.

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See The Full Schedule For 2017 British Championships

Last year’s British Championships doubled as the nation’s Olympic Trials, which saw Adam Peaty lay the foundation for his eventual World Record-setting, gold medal swim in Rio.

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New Zealand Olympian Glenn Snyders Announces Retirement

3-time Olympian Glenn Snyders of New Zealand has officially announced his retirement from the sport of competitive swimming.

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Leadership Culture Partly To Blame For Lack Of Dutch Medals In Pool

After claiming 4 swimming medals at the 2012 Olympic Games, the Netherlands squad wound up without hardware in Rio, save for its two open water athletes.

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Can You At Least Run Faster Than Michael Phelps?

Two miles on land is on tap for Michael Phelps this week.

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Le Clos, Van Der Burgh Add To South African Gold Rush At CANA

Two of South Africa’s most famous swimmers were in the pool today at the 12th CANA African Swimming Championships.

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WADA Partners With Japanese Astellas On Anti-Doping Pharma Efforts

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma out of Japan.

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Annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor Race Resulted In 1 Death, 1 Critical

The annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor race took place this past Saturday, October 15th, but a tragedy was part of this year’s event.

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Vietnam’s Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên Ruffles Feathers With Monster Schedule

Holding 13 individual National Records, Vietnam’s arguable best swimmer, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên, is making some headlines outside the pool for a change.

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Explore ‘Infinite Excitement’ In Tokyo 2020 Venues Video Tour

Tokyo 2020 is just 1375 days away, but you can already get a sneak peek into the anticipated venue layout here.

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FINA’s Maglione Denies Blaming IOC For Soft Stance On Russians In Rio

An email sent from FINA’s Julio Maglione to the organization’s doping control review board points the finger at the IOC regarding Russian aquatic athletes’ eligibility in Rio.

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