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Ruta Meilutyte Edinburgh Post-Race Interview

Catch Lithuanian breaststroker Ruta Meilutyte’s own post-race analysis immediately following her stunning 100m breaststroke win in Edinburgh over the weekend.

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Annoying Types Of Swimmers (Video)

Pulling on a lanemate’s feet? Yup, you might be an annoying swimmer.

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FISU Institutes New Age Limits on World University Games

Meeting in Brussels at its annual assembly earlier this month, FISU’s Executive Committee voted to pass the plan which is said to define the organization’s strategic goals.

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Aussie Eamon Sullivan (Sort Of) Returns To Swimming

Yes, he’s remaining retired, but former World Record Holder, Eamon Sullivan, will be teaming up with additional Aussie swimmers of the past in an inaugural 20k open water race.

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Swiss Swimmers Set Sights On Rio After Scoring Qualifying Times

The best of the best in Swiss swimming convened in Zurich this past weekend to compete in the 4-day National…

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Willmott, Nielsen, Walker-Hebborn Win On Final Night In Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International meet wrapped up today with wins by Danish swimmer Mie Neilsen, and British swimmers Chris Walker-Hebborn and Aimee Willmott, among several others.

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Peaty’s Coach, Marshall, Invited To UK Sport’s Elite Coaching Program

Two-time British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) Coach of the Year, Melanie Marshall, has been selected to take part in UK Sport’s exclusive World Class Coaching: Elite Program.

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Australian Swimmers Silenced From Voicing Concerns Over Chinese

As a follow-up to the report that elite Australian swimmers were voicing concerns about training alongside Chinese athletes at their home pools, the Swimming Australia organization has reportedly issued an ordinance to its members regarding publicly speaking out on the topic.

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Michael Phelps Expects Brazilians To Light It Up In Rio

“The Brazilians will probably be swimming faster than probably they ever have, which is good for the sport and good for the Olympics,” says Michael Phelps.

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Meilutyte Is Back, Throws Down 1:05.82 100 Breast In Edinburgh

In her post-elbow injury racing debut, Meilutyte clocks the world’s 2nd-fastest 100m breaststroke of the season.

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You Won’t Be The Same After Watching Michael Phelps’ New Under Armour Ad

Be moved by watching the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, grind away in the latest Under Armour ad.

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Indictments Handed Down In Korean Swimming Fed Alleged Bribery Case

In the continuing story of alleged corruption within the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF), indictments have now been levied by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office.

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Babashoff To Release Book On Conquering East German Doping

Eight-time American Olympic medalist, swimmer Shirley Babashoff, co-authored “Making Waves”, a book based on her experience with cheating at the 1976 Olympic Games via the since-confirmed systematic doping of the East German (DDR) women’s swimming team.

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Remembering Camille Muffat

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Camille Muffat, the French Olympian who earned gold in the women’s 400m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Want To Live Like Michael Phelps?

A Baltimore-based loft believed to be owned by Michael Phelps is up for sale.

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