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Kanako Watanabe Earns Japanese Swimmer Of The Year Award

Japanese breaststroker, Kanako Watanabe, was honored with her swimming federation’s Swimmer of the Year Award for her achievements during 2015.

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Walking On A Dream: Michigan State Training Trip Video

If walking on a dream means frisbee and cartwheels on the beach, followed by strenuous training in the pool, then…

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Phelps And Schmitt To Swim Exhibition Events At ASU Meet In February

Spectators at the Arizona State University versus University of Arizona dual meet slated for Saturday, February 6th will be in for a special treat.

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2016 Euro Meet Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Spain’s Mireia Belmonte negative split her way to a new Euro Meet Record in the women’s 800m freestyle tonight in Luxembourg.

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Rio Organizers Awarded Sustainability Certification

“This is a public acknowledgement that Rio 2016 took care of everything and implemented what was proposed.”

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Former Coach of Cumberland High School Passes Away

A high school coach for 41 years, Coach Bruce Calvert passed away earlier this week.

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01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News

The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.

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LEN Makes Changes To European Open Water Junior C’ships Age Groups

The Ligue Européene de Natation (LEN) has approved new age groups proposed for the European Open Water Championships.

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Unexpected Team Pump-Up Rituals

Shaving, eating, tapering….but what else gets your high school team mentally and physically prepared for championship season?

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James Magnussen: “I’m A Totally Different Person” (Audio)

James Magnussen gives insight on his current mindset headed into the Perth Aquatic Super Series.

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Budapest 2024 Venues Revealed; Public Referendum Blocked

Budapest reveals more information on the venues to be constructed should it be awarded the 2024 Olympic Games.

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LEN Establishes New European Junior Records, Expands Age Groups

The LEN has approved the implementation of European Junior Records, effective January 1, 2016.

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Finland’s Tanja Kylliäinen Talks Rio 2016 Venues After On-Site Camp

Tanja Kylliäinen, 3rd from left, traveled with some of her Finnish teammates to Rio for a pre-Olympic training camp.

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Maria Lenk Championships To Be A Closed Meet

Cesar Cielo will be among those Brazilian swimmers trying to claim FINA “A” cuts at the 2nd Brazilian qualifying meet, the Maria Lenk Open Championships in April.

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01/26/16 In Briefs: Michael Phelps Joins ASU’s Curtain Of Distraction

Check out the Arizona State/Arizona basketball game on January 3rd to see how the GOAT adds to the Sun Devils’ Curtain of Distraction.

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