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Aussie Leisel Jones Releases Book On Her Battle With Depression

Now-retired Australian breaststroking champion, Leisel Jones, shares stories of how she battled depression, thoughts of suicide, even while on top of her game.

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South African Marlies Ross Heads to Arizona State University

Marlies Ross from South African has plans to move to Tempe, becoming an Arizona State University Sun Devil.

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2015 FINA World Cup Singapore: Day 2 Finals

With Day 1’s finals cancelled due to alarming haze levels in the open air OCBC Aquatic Center, athletes are more than ready to throw down some speed on Day 2 of the FINA World Cup Singapore

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Quebec Man Refuses To Wear Swim Cap; Escorted Out By Police

Requiring everyone to wear swim caps at a pool led to a man being escorted out of the pool by police in Quebec.

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Read The 21-Page Complaint Against WKU, Former Swimmers

The affidavit describing all charges filed within Collin Craig’s complaint against WKU is now available.

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2016 British Olympic Trials Event Schedule Released

James Guy’s signature freestyle events will be held on the first (400m free) and last day (200m free) of the 2016 British Olympic Trials.

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Official Website Of Rome 2024 Bid Launched

Check out the new website of Rome’s 2024 Summer Olympic bid – http://www.2024roma.org/en/

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Survey Says Hamburg Public Supports 2024 Olympic Bid

Hamburg’s citizens like the idea of the city hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

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Just 3 Cities Remain As Potential Sites Of 2021/23 World Championships

Australia, Germany, and Argentina are just 3 of the once-interested countries who have since dropped out of the bidding for the 2021/23 World Championships.

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Former WKU Swimmer Now Suing University, Athletic Director

WKU faces a federal lawsuit stemming from the hazing allegations that led to its program’s 5-year suspensions.

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Updated: Singapore Stop of FINA World Cup Faces Possible Cancellation

Katinka Hosszu from Hungary is one of the many high-profile athletes who may miss out on racing in Singapore amid air quality concerns.

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Indiana Tops Cincinnati At Season Opener Duel

New Hoosier Lilly King won the 200 breaststroke at her first collegiate meet against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.

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Q & A With British World Record Holder Adam Peaty

To what does Adam Peaty attribute the rise of British breaststroking?

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Phelps Lends Insight One Year After DUI Arrest

Phelps comments on the one-year anniversary of his 2nd DUI arrest, which occurred on September 29, 2014.

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Melanie Marshall Earns BSCA’s Coach Of The Year Award

Adam Peaty is Melanie Marshall’s most recently successful athletes, helping her earn the BSCA Coach of the Year Award.

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