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10 Similarities Between Swimmers and Sharks #SharkWeek

Think you and JAWS have nothing in common? Think again!

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Ottesen Perseveres in a Big Way, Ipsen Claims Fourth Title at 2015 Danish Nationals

The 2015 Danish National Championships continued today, with the key players continuing to make their marks. Full Meet Results After…

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Boat Driver Charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Death of Coach Brenda Larson

WDAZ News is reporting that boat driver, Matthew Allen Kinghorn, has been arrested and charged with criminal vehicular homicide for…

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Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen Granted National Service Deferment

Last month we reported that 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 12-time medalist, Singaporean Quah Zheng Wen, was seeking a deferment…

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2016 Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Revealed

Take a look at the 2016 Youth Olympic Games medal design winner.

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2016 Rio Mascots to Star in Own Cartoon Network Series

Really want to start getting into the 2016 Rio spirit?  On August 5th, exactly one year before the 2016 Opening…

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Anton Ipsen, Mie Nielsen Each Snag Triple Gold Through Day 3 of 2015 Danish Nationals

Anton Ipsen threw down three title-winning times so far at Danish Nationals, taking wins in the 400m free, 1500m free and 400m IM.

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Germany Releases 2015 FINA World Champs Roster

Franziska Hentke, the #1 200 butterflier in the world right now, leads the German women’s World Championships roster.

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Campeonato Nacional: 2015 Mexican Nationals Recap

The 2015 Mexican Nationals took place over the weekend in Guadalajara, with the nation’s swimmers out in full force.  Several…

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2016 Rio Update: Meet the Olympic Games Torch

Set your eyes upon the Rio 2016 Olympic torch and get your inspiration flowing, just 400 days out from the Games.

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Japan’s Hagino Confirms He Is Pulling Out of Worlds Due to Broken Elbow

Japan’s powerhouse Kosuke Hagino officially pulls out of Worlds; Kazan Curse continues.

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2015 Island Games Recap: Joensen Nabs His 5th, Atkinson Her 6th Individual Gold on Final Day

The fourth and final day of the 2015 Island Games’ swimming competition came to a close today, with the meet’s…

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2015 Island Games Results Through Day 3: Fraser Brothers, Joensen Still on a Tear

Shaune Fraser claimed gold as the Island Games continued this week.

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Kyle Whitaker & Seth Stubblefield Named Captains of Men’s WUGs Roster

With the World University Games (WUGs) starting July 3rd, the men’s swimming squad has announced its two captains as Kyle…

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Japan’s Kosuke Hagino Latest Victim of Kazan Curse; Questionable for World Championships

Japanese swimming sensation, Kosuke Hagino, is the latest athlete to put his Worlds’ competition status in doubt.

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