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Former Coach of Cumberland High School Passes Away

A high school coach for 41 years, Coach Bruce Calvert passed away earlier this week.

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01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News

The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.

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LEN Makes Changes To European Open Water Junior C’ships Age Groups

The Ligue Européene de Natation (LEN) has approved new age groups proposed for the European Open Water Championships.

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Unexpected Team Pump-Up Rituals

Shaving, eating, tapering….but what else gets your high school team mentally and physically prepared for championship season?

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James Magnussen: “I’m A Totally Different Person” (Audio)

James Magnussen gives insight on his current mindset headed into the Perth Aquatic Super Series.

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Budapest 2024 Venues Revealed; Public Referendum Blocked

Budapest reveals more information on the venues to be constructed should it be awarded the 2024 Olympic Games.

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LEN Establishes New European Junior Records, Expands Age Groups

The LEN has approved the implementation of European Junior Records, effective January 1, 2016.

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Finland’s Tanja Kylliäinen Talks Rio 2016 Venues After On-Site Camp

Tanja Kylliäinen, 3rd from left, traveled with some of her Finnish teammates to Rio for a pre-Olympic training camp.

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Maria Lenk Championships To Be A Closed Meet

Cesar Cielo will be among those Brazilian swimmers trying to claim FINA “A” cuts at the 2nd Brazilian qualifying meet, the Maria Lenk Open Championships in April.

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01/26/16 In Briefs: Michael Phelps Joins ASU’s Curtain Of Distraction

Check out the Arizona State/Arizona basketball game on January 3rd to see how the GOAT adds to the Sun Devils’ Curtain of Distraction.

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Sjostrom Takes Home Sweden’s Jerring Award For 2nd Consecutive Year

World Record Holder, Sarah Sjostrom, earned Sweden’s prestigious Jerring Award for the 2nd consecutive year.

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German Backstroker Felix Wolf Stricken With Mono

Per German National Champion Felix Wolf’s social media posts, the backstroker has spent several days in the hospital suffering from mono.

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Japan’s Kosuke Hagino Marks His Return To The Pool This Weekend

Kosuke Hagino will make his return to competition this weekend after having sat out several months due to a broken elbow suffered just before Kazan.

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British Swimming Championships Not Televised, Will Be Live-Streamed

Adam Peaty’s face won’t be gracing any television screens in the United Kingdom in April, as the British Swimming Olympic Trials will not be broadcast.

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Ning Zetao Tops Sun Yang For China TV’s Male Sports Person Of The Year

Ning Zetao took home a trophy at yesterday’s China Central Television’s Sports Awards.

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