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Rotterdam Mulls Potential 2023 Youth Olympic Games Bid

The Netherlands’ 2nd most populated city, Rotterdam, is conducting a feasibility study to determine whether or not the locale should formally present a bid for the 2023 Youth Olympic Games.

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Sun Yang Tops Chinese Talent, Koseki Leads Japanese Headed To Perth

Although banned from training at any official centers in the country, Chinese distance star Sun Yang leads his team at the Perth Aquatic Super Series in Australia, scheduled for February 5th and 6th.

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01/18/16 In Briefs: Dubai Meet Announced, Zetao Recognized

Catch up on the latest In Briefs news from around the world.

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Brazil’s Special Safety Secretary Assures Safety At Rio Games

“A very large effort is underway to maintain safety on a daily basis”, says Special Safety Secretary at Brazil’s Ministry for Justice, Andrei Rodrigues.

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Schooling Scratches Austin Due To Illness; Focusing On NCAA Season

Schooling opts out of the rest of the Arena Pro Swim Series Austin due to a viral fever.

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Chalmers Highlights Upcoming 2016 South Australian Championships

The 2016 South Australian Long Course Championships are set to start next Wednesday, January 20th.

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Wisconsin Badgers On The Beach: Training Trip 2016

The men and women of the University of Wisconsin swimming squads soaked up the sun in Hawaii during their recent training camp.

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Brazil’s Almeida Joining Paltrinieri in Italy For Training Stint

Brandonn Almeida is headed to Italy to temporarily train with Paltrinieri.

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Latest Cut-back For Rio 2016: No TVs In Athletes Village

Rio organizers are still looking for ways to cut their operating budget just 200 days out from the Olympic Games.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series At Austin: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Michael Phelps now owns the world’s 2nd and 5th-fastest 100m butterfly times of the season with his win tonight in Austin.

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Just One “A” Scratch For Day 1 Finals of Arena Pro Swim Series Austin

Save for one scratch in the women’s 100m butterfly, tonight’s A-finals remain in tact in Austin.

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IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organizers Respond to Bid Corruption Claims

The IOC and Tokyo 2020 organizers released statements on the alleged link between sponsorship dollars and selecting the 2020 Olympic city.

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2016 Edition of European University Games Adds Swimming, Water Polo

The 2016 European University Games slated for July will now see swimming and water polo on its list of competitive sporting events.

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Swimming South Africa Announces Remaining 2016 Grand Prix Schedule

Chad Le Clos swam the world’s 5th-fastest 100m fly of the season at South Africa’s Grand Prix 1; now SSA has announced the remaining 3 stops in the series of meets.

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George Bovell, Ally Donahue Claim T&T Athletes Of The Year Awards

Trinidad & Tobago ASA announced George Bovell and Ally Donahue as its 2015 Athletes of the Year.

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