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FINA’s Marculescu: “Doping Is A War We Will Never Win”

Regarding the subject of doping within the sport of swimming, FINA’s Cornel Marculescu stated this week, “I think it’s a war we will never win but it’s a battle we will win here and there for sure.”

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Rio Roll Call: How The Women’s Relays Are Shaping Up 100 Days Out

Let’s take a look at what the women’s Olympic relay landscape looks like now that we’re 100 days away from Rio’s Opening Ceremony.

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Rio Roll Call: Another Look At Men’s Olympic Relay Standings (4/28)

Let’s revisit the men’s Olympic relay landscape for Rio as we head into the final month of qualification.

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Phelps Discusses Rough Road To Rio On The Today Show (Video)

Asked during his Today show interview if he believes he is an alcoholic, 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps responded, “I really don’t know.”

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100 Ways To Get Your Dose Of Olympic Fever 100 Days Out From Rio

Just 100 days until the Opening Ceremony, we’ve got you covered with a countdown list in order to nab your daily dose of Olympic fever in the final stretch to Rio.

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Ryan Lochte, Haley Anderson Show Off Closing Ceremony Attire

Take a look at how Team USA will represent the stars and stripes walking in the 2016 Olympic Games’ Closing Ceremony.

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Michael Phelps To Appear On The Today Show On Wednesday, 04/27

Set your DVRs to record the Today Show tomorrow, April 27th, as 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is set to appear in a personal interview.

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FINA Puts Rio Olympic Relay Changes Up for Vote, Including Medical Waivers

Two proposed changes to relays at the 2016 Olympic Games have been included in a memo sent to international swimming federations from FINA.

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Bovell Collects Sprint Gold In Norway

Trinidad & Tobagoan George Bovell Bovell stuck to his bread and butter sprint events at the Marienlyst Open, clocking podium-topping times in both the 50m freestyle and 50m breaststroke.

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Schooling Wins SSA’s Male Swimmer Of The Year

Joseph Schooling and Tao Li each took home prestigious Singapore Swimming Association awards over the weekend.

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Fresh New Tokyo 2020 Logos Selected After Plagiarism Debacle

Tokyo 2020 organizers have revealed the new logos for their edition of the Summer Olympic Games.

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Park Makes Return To Pool With 1500 Freestyle Win In Gwangju

Fresh off his 18-month ban for doping, Korea’s Park Tae Hwan made his post-suspension debut in Gwangju at his nation’s Olympic Trials.

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British Champions Represent Clubs At 2016 League Cup Final

Britain’s 2016 National Arena Swimming League Cup Final concluded today.

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New Zealand Reveals Coaching Staff For Rio

Gary Hurring, Graeme Laing and Thomas Ansorg will be the trio of coaches headed to this summer’s Games for the New Zealand.

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Even Adam Peaty Struggles For Lane Space, As No Pools Open In Derby

Adam Peaty will now need to split training time between Repton and Loughborough as one of his training facilities in the City of Derby has just closed.

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