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Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin Reveals He Is A New Dad

Anthony Ervin (center) not only won an individual gold last night in Rio, but he also revealed he recently became a new father.

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See The First Ever #PhelpsFace Tattoo (Yes, An Actual Tattoo)

Remember Michael Phelps’ game face from the ready room? This guy will remember it forever.

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As With McEvoy, Jacco Verhaeren Points To Cate Campbell’s Nerves

“You have to deal with expectations” – Jacco Verhaeren, Australian National Team Head Coach.

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At The End Of The Day, Olympic Spirit Prevails Among Competitors

Women’s 100m freestyle bronze medalist Sarah Sjostrom (SWE, left), and Denmark’s Jeanette Ottesen (right), help battle-beaten Cate Campbell out of the pool after a historic race left the Aussie off the podium.

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Watch Manuel & Oleksiak Win Historic Women’s 100 Freestyle Final

Watch Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak sprint their way to gold in the women’s 100m freestyle event in Rio.

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Verhaeren Confirms McEvoy Not Sick, But Had ‘Stagefright’ In 100 Free

Aussie Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren speaks on swimmer Cameron McEvoy’s 100m freestyle performance.

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Aussies Shocked By Finishing Off Podium In Women’s 100 Freestyle

The Aussies had a relatively rough night in Rio, with the Campbell sisters coming up short in the 100m freestyle event.

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Rylov Nabs European, Russian Records En Route To 200 Back Bronze

19-year-old Evgeny Rylov fired off a new European Record and new Russian National Record in the men’s 200m backstroke tonight in Rio.

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Simon Cusack Talks Coaching The Campbell Sisters (Video)

The coach of Cate and Bronte Campbell discusses his methods for cultivating two of the fastest women in the world.

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Re-Thinking Leaving Cameron McEvoy Off Aussies’ 4×200 Relay In RIo

Australian swim fans were surprised to see a favorite Aussie, Cameron McEvoy, off of last night’s 4×200 freestyle relay.

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Baltimore Ravens To Broadcast Phelps 200 IM Race During Tonight’s Game

Anyone attending tonight’s Raves vs. Panthers exhibition game in Maryland will get an extra treat during a commercial break.

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McKeown Keeps Australia In The Women’s 200 Breaststroke Hunt

Taylor McKeown from Australia leads the women’s 200m breaststrokers into Thursday night’s final.

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Poland’s Czerniak Misses Out On 100 Freestyle Due to Federation Error

Konrad Czerniak from Poland was unable to compete in yesterday’s 100m freestyle due to a ‘clerical error’ by his nation’s swimming federation.

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Australia Files Grievance Over Swimmers Being Drug Tested In Early AM

Swimmers being asked to submit to anti-doping tests in the early hours of the morning is a concern for Australian Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller.

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