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Coach Chaney and the Colorado Torpedoes Excell with USRPT

Two years ago, Colorado Torpedoes Swim Team head coach, Roy Chaney, found himself looking for a change…

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Five Big Things from Day 5 of the 2015 World University Games

Brazil’s Henrique Martins surged in the final 20m of the men’s 100m freestyle to win gold at the 2015 World University Games.

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Rio 2016 Update: Video Shows Construction Progress

With just over a year out from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games, host Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park…

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Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz to Partake in Doha GOALS Summit

22-time Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps, has been announced as one of 14 world-class athletes participating in the Doha GOALS forum…

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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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