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Boyle On Ledecky: “She Opens Our Minds To What Is Possible”

Lauren Boyle says that what World Record Holder, American Katie Ledecky, is doing for the sport is ‘amazing.’

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Photographers Covering Olympic Test Event Mugged In Rio

Safety and security remain a concern as a new mugging incident is being reported out of Rio.

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Fa’amausili Nabs Addt’l Record On Last Night of New Zealand SC Champs

New Zealand’s Short Course Championships wrapped up today, but not before the record books saw some updates.

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David Nolan Makes The Move To Tempe To Train Under Bob Bowman

NCAA Champion David Nolan has announced he will be moving to Tempe, Arizona to train under Bob Bowman leading up to the 2016 Olympic Trials.

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Medeiros, Pereira, Fratus Highlight Start Lists for 2015 Finkel Trophy

Bruno Fratus is just one of the Brazilian stars set to compete at the Jose Finkel Trophy, which starts on August 17th.

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Fa’amausili On Age Group Record Tear at New Zealand SC Champs

Day 3 of the 2015 New Zealand Short Course Championships brought another impressive swim from Junior World Championships-bound Gabrielle Fa’amausili…

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Nathan Adrian To Appear On Special Edition Coca-Cola Cans

Find Nathan Adrian in a grocery store near you very soon!

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Popov Teases, “Cielo Who?” On Brazilian’s Departure From Kazan

Brazil’s Cesar Cielo pulled out of the 2015 FINA World Championships due to a shoulder injury, leading to questions about other recent dynamics of Cielo and the Brazilian team.

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Hackett Says Improved Aussie Culture Helped Fuel Dolphins’ Success

Grant Hackett says the Aussie team is much more ‘together, tight’ and supportive than the team was in London 2012.

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Gasson, Fa’Amausili Snag Wins on Day 2 of NZ SC Champs

New Zealand’s Short Course Championships continued today and day 2 brought more fast swimming for the Kiwis at the Sir…

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USRPT Helps Drive Hudson Area Club’s Success

Coach Young at the Hudson Swim Club in Wisconsin says USRPT gives his swimmers a new confidence.

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Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”

Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.

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Ning Zetao Reaping Benefits Of Training With Aussie Coach Brown

China’s Ning Zetao trains in Australia under Coach Matt Brown, who had previously coached Emily Seebohm up until earlier this year.

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Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen Lowers Own 100m Back Record in Moscow

Quah Zheng Wen broke his own Singaporean National Record in the 100m backstroke while competing at the Moscow stop of the FINA World Cup.

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Natasha Lloyd Lands New 100m Breaststroke Mark at NZ Nationals

New Zealand’s Short Course Nationals kicked off in Auckland today, continuing through Saturday.

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