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University Of New Mexico’s Kunio Kono Resigns As Head Coach

The University of New Mexico has announced the departure of its swimming and diving program’s Head Coach, Kunio Kono.

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Hardcore: Video Montage Of Aussie Madison Wilson’s Tough Training

In the pool, in the gym, on the yoga mat…Aussie Madi Wilson puts her body through everything in the hopes of stepping onto the podium in Rio.

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Michael Andrew Nears 50 Breaststroke World Junior Record In Rome

Michael Andrew came within striking distance of the men’s 50m breaststroke World Junior Record while competing in Rome today.

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Leah Smith Hammers Out Another 200 Freestyle Best Time – 1:56.66

Look out for Leah Smith in the women’s 200 freestyle come Omaha!

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Argentine Martin Carrizo Off Olympic Roster Due To Failed Doping Test

Argentine Olympic Committee President Gerhard Werthein announced that Argentine swimmer Martin Carrizo has been removed from his nation’s Olympic roster after having failed a doping test.

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Michael Andrew Goes 3 For 3 In Sprint Events At TVN Meet

Michael Andrew blasted 3 sprint event top seeds today in Rome.

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Former Stanford Swimmer Brock Turner Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail

Having been found guilty of three felony sexual assault charges stemming from an on-campus incident taking place in January 2015, former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was handed his sentence today in California.

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Caitlin McClatchey Enters Edinburgh Hall Of Fame

Scottish swimmer Caitlin McClatchey, a 3-time Olympian, enters University of Edinburgh’s Hall of Fame.

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Swimming New Zealand Considers Changes To Key National Meets

After the dust has settled from the Rio Olympic Games and the remainder of the 2016 swimming season, Swimming New Zealand may move forward with implementing proposed changes to key meets.

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Aussie Doping Authority Slashes Budget By 20% Ahead Of Rio

In the midst of worldwide doping scandals within the realm of sports, the Australian Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is seeing its budget and operating staff numbers slashed.

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Naples Selected As Host Of 2019 World University Games

University students from around the world will be convening in Naples, Italy in 2019 for the Summer Universiade.

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Hosszu Sneaks In 400m Freestyle Lifetime Best During Bergen Prelims

Hungary’s #IronLady Katinka Hosszu managed to fire off a personal best in the women’s 400m freestyle while racing in prelims today in Bergen.

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Recently Graduated NCAA DIII Swimmer Dies During Lifeguard Test

Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of former SUNY-Cortland swimmer, Jack Jakubek.

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Hosszu Stamps Another 11 Races, Hagino Excels On Bergen Final Night

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu exercised her #IronLady powers by stepping onto the blocks 11 times on the final night at the Bergen Swim Festival.

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Western Australia Honors Throssell, Cook & Sullivan

Tamsin Cook (right), is the youngest member of Australia’s 2016 Olympic Team and also Western Australia’s Age Swimmer of the Year.

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