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2 Of 3 Chinese Who Failed Doping Tests Issued Warning Penalty

The Chinese Swimming Association has announced it will be issuing ‘warning penalties’ to 2 of 3 of its swimmers who recently tested positively for a banned substance.

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Brazilian Sports Minister Relieved Of Post Just 4 Months Out From Rio

Just over 130 days out from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, it’s been announced that host nation Brazil’s Sports Minister has been removed from his post.

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Monta Vista High School Swim Team Rock Beyoncé

Watch the Monta Vista High School Swim Team, Class of 2016 get down.

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NBC Reveals Schedule, Record Number Hours Of Olympic Trials Coverage

NBC announced it will be airing the most number of hours of U.S. Olympic Trials coverage ever.

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Boyle Kicks Off Day 1 Of New Zealand Trials With 800 Free Victory

Right off the bat on day 1 of New Zealand’s Olympic Trials, Kiwi stand-out Lauren Boyle nailed a qualifying time for Rio by racing her way to an 800m freestyle victory.

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Missy Franklin Stars In “Finding Missy” On YouTube (Trailer)

Watch the inspirational trailer for Olympic champion and world record holder Missy Franklin’s original series to be released on GoPro’s YouTube channel this April.

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Ryan Murphy Scores Slot On SportsCenter’s Top Ten

Cal dominator Ryan Murphy can check ‘appearing on SportsCenter Top 10 Plays’ off his swimming bucket list.

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GW’s Andrea Bolognesi Ready To Rock 100 Breaststroke Final

George Washington junior Andrea Bolognesi and GW Head Coach James Winchester talk about the Italian’s preparation entering the 2016 NCAA Division…

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Russian Swimmer Martynova Issued 4-Year Ban For Failed Doping Test

Amidst the controversial allegations levied against the Russian swimming community by The Times, alleging systematic, organized doping, another Russian swimmer has been confirmed as failing a doping test.

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Rio Roll Call: 11 Spaniards Earn Olympic Qualifying Times At Trials

Belmonte took on a beastly schedule at her nation’s Olympic Trials last weekend, a strategy which rendered her 4 Olympic A cuts.

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Inge Dekker Undergoes Successful Surgery For Cervical Cancer

Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker has revealed she has undergone successful surgery for cervical cancer.

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6 Chinese Swimmers Have Failed Doping Tests Since Fall Of 2015

After yesterday’s controversial accusations by The Times concerning alleged systematic doping within the Russian swimming organization, news is coming out today about positive drug tests by Chinese swimmers.

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FINA Releases Statement On Alleged Systemic Doping In Russian Swimming

FINA, the world’s governing body for the sport of swimming, has released an official statement in response to the The Times article alleging systemic doping within Russian swimming.

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Jacco Verhaeren Says Russian Doping Allegations Are Of Little Surprise

“After the athletics (scandal) it should come as little surprise but it’s still shocking,’’ Australian Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren says regarding the alleged systemic doping within Russian swimming.

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Russia Denies Alleged Systemic Doping Within Swimming

The Russian Swimming Federation has rejected the media’s allegations that it was covering up positive tests for doping among its athletes.

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