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Meet Rio’s Youngest Olympian, Swimmer Gaurika Singh From Nepal

Nepalese swimmer Gaurika Singh is set to be the youngest competitor at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Representing Nepal…

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Russians Morozov, Lobintsev Are Cleared To Compete In Rio, Says FINA

Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev are cleared to compete in Rio, according to Russian state-run media outlet TASS.

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Kirsty Coventry Becomes Flag Bearer Once Again For Zimbabwe

Watch Kirsty Coventry carry Zimbabwe’s flag during the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony on August 5th.

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Korean Swimmer Park Tae Hwan Arrives In Rio

Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan got his first practice in after having arrived in Rio.

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Phelps, Ledecky Reportedly Both On Team USA 4×100 Free Relay Line-ups

Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky may kick-off their Rio 2016 Olympic campaigns with the 4x100m freestyle relay event.

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Ryan Lochte’s New Look Is Spreading

Ryan Lochte isn’t the only 2016 Olympian to sport a new ‘do.

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Phelps, Lochte, Haas Among Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Atlanta Time Trial

Michael Phelps was among the studs who tested out their speed in the 4x100m freestyle relay time trial in Atlanta.

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Adding To Their Rio Headache, Aussies’ Laptops Stolen During Fire

The Australian Olympic contingent in Rio continues to get their Games off to a rocky start.

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Auburn’s Katie Money Suffers Concussion In Freak Accident

Auburn University rising sophomore, Katie Money, was looking forward to a fun, relaxing trip to Texas with her family, when a freak accident steered her plans off course.

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Benefactor Contributes To Aussies’ Charter Flight To Rio

The Australian Olympic Swimming Team is ready to make its way to Rio de Janeiro this weekend after having spent…

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IPC Taking Positive Steps In Addressing Intentional Misrepresentation

“There are some very positive things happening” in terms of addressing the problem of intentional misrepresentation in para-sport, says a medical insider.

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Ross Murdoch Talks Scottish Olympic Team, His Rio Goals & Taper Time

Get to know Scottish breaststroker Ross Murdoch, a man on a mission for Rio.

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Michael Phelps Possibly On Team USA Flag Bearer Short List For Rio

22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps is among those athletes potentially in the running to become the United States’ flag bearer during Rio’s Opening Ceremony on August 5th.

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Scotland’s Kathleen Dawson Hammers Out New 200 Back National Record

Kathleen Dawson lowered her own Scottish National Record in the women’s 200m backstroke while competing at the 2016 British Summer Championships.

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