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“Undeniable” Recap – Meet the Real Michael Phelps

“I think, for the first time, people are seeing the real me. This is the real Michael Phelps.”

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Lights Out In Rio Could Have A Whole New Meaning

The electricity supplier of both the Beijing and London Olympics has pulled out of the bidding for Rio, leaving organizers without a supplier 8 months out from the Opening Ceremonies.

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Doctor Involved In Park’s Doping Case Found Not Guilty Of Negligence

The doctor involved in Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s doping case has been found not guilty of professional negligence, but still fined.

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Australian Athletes Told To “Tweet Or Compete” At Olympics

Australian Olympic hopefuls are told to think long and hard about utilizing social media when in the midst of competition.

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12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded

Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.

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Hackett On Phelps: “He Makes You Want To Do Everything Right”

“The sport evolved while I was away”, says Australian legend Grant Hackett as he continues on his comeback road to Rio.

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Enderica Scores New 1500m Free S. American Record; Fratus Nails 21.37

Esteban Enderica rocked a new South American Record in the men’s 1500m freestyle, while speedster Bruno Fratus scored the fastest 50m freestyle of his career.

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De Deus Clears FINA A Standard In 200 Back For Brazilian Olympic Berth

Brazilian Leonardo De Deus cleared the FINA “A” Olympic Qualifying Standard in the men’s 200m backstroke, thereby, most likely, earning his way onto the Brazilian Olympic roster.

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24th Annual American Energy Oklahoma Elite ProAm Preview

Michael Andrew is slated to appear at the 24 Annual American Energy Oklahoma Pro-Am meet, which kicks off tomorrow, December 17th.

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Michael Phelps To Appear On “Undeniable W/ Joe Buck” Show

Michael Phelps is set to appear on the “Undeniable with Joe Buck” show this Wednesday night.

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Lochte Raps To ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ Before 200 IM

Ryan Lochte digs his pre-race jam, ‘Ice, Ice Baby’.

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Support Remains For Public Referendum Of Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid

As Hamburg, Germany’s 2024 Olympic bid was defeated, opposition is still present in the city of Budapest, Hungary.

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See The Just-Revealed Logo for Rome 2024 Olympic Games Bid

Rome is one of 4 remaining candidates in the running to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

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12/14/15 In Briefs: Former Irish Olympian Injured; South Dakota Pool

Get your dose of swim new around the web with this edition of “In Briefs”

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With Grevers’ 100 Backstroke WR, Aussie Larkin Races On In Queensland

Mitch Larkin convinced his coach to let him swim the 100m and 200m (LC) backstroke races at the Queensland Championships happening this week.

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