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Hosszu Steps Onto Block 12 Times, Hagino Earns 2x Gold On Bergen Day 2

Multi-dimensional threat, Kosuke Hagino of Japan, nabbed two gold medals at the Bergen Swim Festival tonight.

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8 Positive Tests From 2012 Olympics Come From Russia

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said today that 8 of its athletes are among the 23 positive tests from London’s reanalysis.

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WADA’s Response To London Samples Retesting: “Dopers Can’t Rest Easy”

“If athletes choose to cheat, they can’t rest easy until ten years is up,” said David Howman, Director General of WADA.

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Hosszu Fires Off 5 Events, Hagino Makes Appearance In Bergen

Straight from Romanian Nationals, Katinka Hosszu swam back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back races in today’s prelims of the Bergen Swim Festival in Norway.

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Anti-Doping: Retesting Of London Samples Results In 23 Positives

The retesting of London samples renders unfavorable results for 23 athletes.

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USADA Chief Calls Upon WADA To Stop Foot Dragging, Possibly Ban Russia

Says Travis Tygart, Chief Executive of USADA, ‘demand for strong leadership and answers from within the world of anti-doping is at a record high.’

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Ryan Lochte Loves ‘Belly’ (Video)

Take a stab at what you think American swimmers Ryan Lochte, Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin each cite as their favorite movie.

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Park Cancels Olympic Committee Meeting At Last Minute

Another element to Park Tae Hwan’s appeal to the Korean Olympic Committee has been taken off course as the swimmer cancels a meeting last minute.

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Lakeside SeaHawks To Be Inducted Into Kentucky Athletic Hall Of Fame

The Lakeside SeaHawks Swim Team from Louisville, Kentucky will be inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame next month.

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Jamieson Steps Away, But Reconsiders Possible Retirement

Michael Jamieson will not be in Rio to defend his silver medal from the 2012 Olympic Games, but he has backed away from the idea of retirement.

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Less Than 75 Days From Rio, Key Qualifying Opportunities Still Remain

Roy Burch of Bermuda is just one athlete who still has an opportunity to hit a FINA Olympic-qualifying time at one of the remaining meets happening worldwide between now and Rio.

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30th Anniversary Of Top Gun Is Our Excuse To Give Swimmers Nicknames

If Michael Phelps were a fighter pilot in the movie ‘Top Gun’, what would he use as his call sign?

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Latest Look At Women’s Relay Standings And Qualifying Headed Into Rio

There were a few shake-ups in the women’s relay standings as a result of the European Championships.

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Latest Look At Men’s Relay Standings and Qualifying Headed Into Rio

With the European Championships having concluded, let’s take a look at which men’s relays made the cut to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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3 Members of Spanish Sailing Team Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio

Security remains a primary concern for Rio 2016, as 3 members of the Spanish sailing team were robbed at gunpoint today.

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