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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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Miguel Duran Scores 400 Free Spanish Record, Ortiz Brothers Rock Relay

3 more Olympic cuts were achieved on the final day of Spain’s Olympic Trials, including Miguel Duran’s new Spanish Record in the men’s 400m freestyle.

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Brazilian President Faces Possible Impeachment 136 Days From Olympics

The political uncertainty boiling within the 2016 Olympic Games host nation Brazil shows no signs of simmering, even with the…

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Ben Proud’s Journey From 1:00 100 Free To 4th In The World

In our exclusive interview, British sprinter Ben Proud breaks down what’s working for him both in and out of the pool that’s carried his young career in a steep upward trajectory.

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Korean Swimming Fed Investigation Leads To 14 Total Arrests

In the continuing story of alleged corruption within the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF), a total of 10 KSF Board members and 4 businessmen have been indicted on corruption charges since the ordeal began.

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Greensboro Aquatic Center Proposing Estimated $5 Million Expansion

The Greensboro Coliseum Complex, home of the Greensboro Aquatic Center, is proposing a new expansion project to meet rising demand for use of the facility.

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Top 10 Reasons To Attend Central States Clinic May 21-22 In Chicago

Held every year in mid-May in Oak Brook, IL the Central States Clinic strives to bring the top speakers, coaches and Olympians to equip coaches to make their profession and sport better. Come meet 4x Olympian, Captain of 2008 and 2012 USA Team, World Record Holder, Jason “The Anchor” Lezak.

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Solaeche-Gomez Clocks New Spanish Record, Belmonte Boasts Double Gold

Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez rocked a new Spanish National Record in the men’s 200m IM while competing on day 3 of his nation’s trials tonight.

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Brazil Passes Anti-Doping Legislation Just Under WADA Buzzer

Just in the nick of time, the Brazilian government passed necessary legislation to avoid seeing its compliance status dented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

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Micah Lawrence, Quah Zheng Wen Earn Wins At Singapore ‘SNAG’

At 19 years old, Quah Zheng Wen broke 2 meet records in 1 night at the Singapore National Age Group Championships, further establishing himself as a rising star on the Asian swimming scene.

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