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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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Kazan Organizers Launch New World Championships App

To help keep up with all of the action surrounding the upcoming 2015 FINA World Swimming Championships in Russia, the…

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Parents of University of Virginia Swimmers Involved in Hazing Case Speak Out

Now that several days have passed since we first reported the lawsuit involving a former University of Virginia swimmer, Anthony…

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“He Believes in Me” Says Kevin Cordes of New Coach Sergio Lopez

“The first thing they ask me is, ‘Why are you so tall?’, says Kevin Cordes of the youngsters that now see him on deck at his new training home in Singapore.

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Australia’s Bobby Hurley: On the Mend and In the Hunt

From short course world record holder to athlete in injury recovery, Australia’s Bobby Hurley is back at it in his quest for a spot on his country’s 2016 Olympics roster.

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Wyoming’s Winningest High School Coach Passes Away

One of Wyoming’s most recognizable high school head swim coaches passed away yesterday, Sunday, June 28th. Bruce Gresly, who led…

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2015 CCCAN Meet Recap – Gabriela Donahue, Miguel Cancel, Raiz Tjon-A-Joe Make Their Marks

It was a weekend of record-breaking swims for the rising swim stars who took part in the XXIX Central American…

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2015 Bahamas Nationals: Vanderpool-Wallace, Higgs & Burrows Among Multiple Event Winners

Action just wrapped up at the 2015 Bahamas National Championships, where several swimmers took home multiple event wins over the…

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Le Clos, Van Der Burgh Earn Multiple Wins at 2015 Treviso Swim Cup

Italy’s ASD Natatorium played host to this year’s Treviso Swim Cup, where amateur and professional swimmers alike took to the…

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Exclusive: Australia’s Daniel Tranter Will Accompany Bowman in Move to Tempe

Australian National Champion, Daniel Tranter is another swimmer joining Bowman’s clan in Tempe.

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Singapore Swimming Association Requests Service Deferment for Key Athlete Quah Zheng Wen

Anyone who followed the 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is familiar with the name Quah Zheng Wen, the 18-year old…

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Mireia Belmonte, Hector Ruiz Headline Spanish Roster for 2015 FINA Open Water Championships

We’re used to seeing Mireia Belmonte throw down some stellar times in the pool, but the Spanish superstar can also be pretty fierce when it comes to open water.

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