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Swiss Swimmers Set Sights On Rio After Scoring Qualifying Times

The best of the best in Swiss swimming convened in Zurich this past weekend to compete in the 4-day National…

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Willmott, Nielsen, Walker-Hebborn Win On Final Night In Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International meet wrapped up today with wins by Danish swimmer Mie Neilsen, and British swimmers Chris Walker-Hebborn and Aimee Willmott, among several others.

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Peaty’s Coach, Marshall, Invited To UK Sport’s Elite Coaching Program

Two-time British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) Coach of the Year, Melanie Marshall, has been selected to take part in UK Sport’s exclusive World Class Coaching: Elite Program.

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Australian Swimmers Silenced From Voicing Concerns Over Chinese

As a follow-up to the report that elite Australian swimmers were voicing concerns about training alongside Chinese athletes at their home pools, the Swimming Australia organization has reportedly issued an ordinance to its members regarding publicly speaking out on the topic.

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Michael Phelps Expects Brazilians To Light It Up In Rio

“The Brazilians will probably be swimming faster than probably they ever have, which is good for the sport and good for the Olympics,” says Michael Phelps.

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Meilutyte Is Back, Throws Down 1:05.82 100 Breast In Edinburgh

In her post-elbow injury racing debut, Meilutyte clocks the world’s 2nd-fastest 100m breaststroke of the season.

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You Won’t Be The Same After Watching Michael Phelps’ New Under Armour Ad

Be moved by watching the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, grind away in the latest Under Armour ad.

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Indictments Handed Down In Korean Swimming Fed Alleged Bribery Case

In the continuing story of alleged corruption within the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF), indictments have now been levied by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office.

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Babashoff To Release Book On Conquering East German Doping

Eight-time American Olympic medalist, swimmer Shirley Babashoff, co-authored “Making Waves”, a book based on her experience with cheating at the 1976 Olympic Games via the since-confirmed systematic doping of the East German (DDR) women’s swimming team.

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Remembering Camille Muffat

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Camille Muffat, the French Olympian who earned gold in the women’s 400m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Want To Live Like Michael Phelps?

A Baltimore-based loft believed to be owned by Michael Phelps is up for sale.

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Purdue’s 3rd Seed, Only Male NCAA Qualifier To Forgo Championships

Purdue University’s Marat Amaltdinov, the 3rd-fastest 200 breatstroker in the NCAA, is opting out of the Championships.

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Conger Keeps 100 Back In NCAA Event Line-up

Junior Jack Conger is listed in 3 individual events to help the Longhorns repeat as NCAA Champions, including one event one may not entirely expect.

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Tokyo 2020 Faces Stadium Fire Hazard Issue With Olympic Cauldron

Even with the Rio Olympic Games right on the horizon, Tokyo’s preparations to host the 2020 Olympic Games are well underway. And, now those plans have hit a significant snag.

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No Individual Breaststroke For Gator Caeleb Dressel

Although he holds the 5th-fastest 100 breaststroke time in the NCAA, Florida’s Caeleb Dressel will be sticking to his bread and butter events at this year’s championships.

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