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Multiple Youth Records Snapped on Day 2 of 2015 Portuguese Summer Nats

The 2015 Portuguese Open Nationals continued from the Olympic Center in Coimbra today, with several of the country’s young talent…

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Mireia Belmonte Drops 800, 1500; Makes Decision on Worlds on Sunday

Belmonte will reportedly decide this Sunday, July 26th as to whether or not she will compete in Kazan.

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Sprint Legend Alexander Popov Set to Swim at Masters Worlds

Masters swimmers will share the pool with Russian sprint legend Alexander Popov, who is slated to swim at the 2015 Masters World Championships.

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Simao Morgado Closes Out Career with Gold at 2015 Portuguese Nats

The 2015 Portuguese Open Nationals began today from the Olympic Center in Coimbra.  With the Portuguese World Championships squad already…

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FINA’s Congress Officially Abolishes Age Limits, Approves 3rd Term

The world’s aquatic governing body, FINA, has just announced the approval of six new proposals under review at the organization’s…

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James Magnussen Predicts McEvoy Win in Worlds 100 Free

After having pulled out of the 2015 World Championships due to shoulder surgery, 2-time World Champion James Magnussen is looking to Cameron McEvoy to land an Aussie three-peat.

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Aussie Sprinter Chalmers Almost Became Latest Victim of Kazan Curse

17-year-old Kyle Chalmers was injured in an Australian Football League game, but will still compete at Worlds and Junior Worlds.

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“WADA Talks”: Kirsty Coventry on Anti-Doping

Multiple Olympic medalist and anti-doping advocate, Kirsty Coventry, recently spoke with “WADA Talks”, a media program which discusses the progress…

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South Africa Sending Just Five Swimmers to 2015 Worlds

Chad Le Clos leads South Africa’s 5-member swimming squad to Kazan.

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Monday Fun Day: Guess Your Favorite Swimmer’s Furry Friend

Cody, owned by Rebecca Soni, is one popular fella on Instagram. Who else owns a loyal side-kick to welcome them home from the pool?

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IPC Announces New Biennial BP Courage Award

The Paralympic Sport and Media Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 14th in Mexico City, Mexico, and a brand new…

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Photo Gallery: Team Australia Descends on Doha Staging Camp

Find photos of your favorite Aussie swim stars in this Worlds staging camp gallery.

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Aimee Willmott Named BUCS Sports Woman of the Year

University of East London stand-out swimmer, Aimee Willmott, has been named 2015’s British University & College Sports (BUCS) Sports Woman…

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New Zealand World Champs Team Led by Would-Be 1980 Olympian

New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle leads her country’s 10-swimmer strong squad headed to Kazan.

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Ground Breaking on Windsor’s Pool Highlights Montreal’s Cost Woes

Excitement continues to grow for swim fans, athletes and organizers as, for the first time since 2004, the FINA Short…

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