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Italy’s Detti “On The Right Track” For Rio, While Bernek Is Frustrated

Italy’s Detti is proving to be a consistently fast 400m freestyle performer.

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2016 European Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Katinka Hosszu tackles a 400 IM/200 back double tonight in London, while men’s and women’s 400 freestyle relay squads battle it out for the final slots for Rio.

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Unsuited James Guy Misses Out On 400 Free Final At European C’ships

Wearing a brief and a beard, reigning 400m freestyle World Championship silver medalist James Guy wound up 27th after the event’s prelims in London.

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Romanian Robert Glinta Scores New 100 Back National Record In London

Robert Glinta crushed his own personal best to rock a new 100m backstroke Romanian National Record this morning at the 2016 European Championships.

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Now-Eligible Shane Ryan Scores First Irish National Record

After completing his mandatory one-year residency in Ireland, former U.S. National Teamer Shane Ryan scored his first Irish National Record this morning in London.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Day 2 Finals Scratch Report

Dana Vollmer’s 100 butterfly final remains in tact, making the race one of the must-see showdowns of the night in Charlotte.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Ryan Lochte is slated to swim the men’s 400 IM event today in Charlotte.

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Banned Park Tae Hwan Set To Make Final Appeal To KOC On May 25th

With Olympian Park Tae Hwan having expectedly been left off the South Korean Olympic roster due to his having served…

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 2 Prelims Scratch Report

Ryan Lochte has opted to scratch the 200m freestyle in Charlotte in favor of competing in the 400m IM in fresh form.

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Lochte Says He’s Ready For Taper As He & Coach Marsh Talk To Media

Get the info on Lochte’s breaststroke, current perspective on training, and why he’s ‘bummed.’

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WADA Suggests Taxes On Broadcasters, Sponsors To Support Anti-Doping

In an blog entry recently published on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) website, the organization’s president reveals his thoughts on potential ways global sports’ stakeholders can more robustly contribute to the clean sport cause.

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Brazilian President Rousseff Impeached 85 Days Out From Olympics

Today the Brazilian Senate has voted to proceed with the impeachment of current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, leaving the country without its leader less than 90 days from the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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Hall Of Fame Coach Bill Rose Set To Retire December 2017

Long-time Mission Viejo Nadadores Head Coach Bill Rose has announced he will be retiring in December 2017.

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Sergio Lopez Says Gary Tan Should Replace Him in Singapore

Read whom Sergio Lopez endorses as the next Head Coach of Singapore once he moves back to America.

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Larkin, Seebohm, Chalmers Among Aussies Headed To Santa Clara

Key Aussie Olympians, including Mitch Larkin, are headed to Santa Clara to compete in the Arena Pro Swim Series meet early June.

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