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Swimming Events Already Sold Out for 2015 Pacific Games

The 2015 Pacific Games are set to take place July 4-18, 2015 in the host city of Port Moresby, Papua…

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OIympic Venue Worker Strike Ends in Rio; Construction Continues on Path to 2016

The strike of Brazilian Olympic venue construction workers reported on earlier this week has ended as quickly as it began,…

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Olympic Rings Safely Delivered and Now on Display in Rio

Britain gifted the 2012 London Olympic rings to 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro, who now has them on display in Madureira Park.

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University of Arkansas – Little Rock Swimming & Diving Receives Anonymous $250,000 Gift

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) swimming and diving team has just received its largest donation in the…

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“Of Soil and Water” – UK’s First Public Pond Opens

London’s “King’s Cross Pond Club” is both a work of art and a place to take a dip.

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Delays in Rio’s Preparation May Cause Water Polo Competition to Move Venues

Less than 16 months out from Rio Olympic Games, delays in venue construction may cause the site for water polo competition to relocate.

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In Briefs 05/19/15: Peaty Earns Athlete of the Month, Kazan is on Twitter, and More

Adam Peaty earning the USSA’s Male Athlete of the month for April leads our round-up of In Briefs updates.

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Seliskar, Harnish, Grieshop Among 2014-15 SCY IMX Challenge Winners

The male and female winners in USA Swimming’s IM Xtreme (IMX) challenge for the SCY 2014-2015 have been announced, with…

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Daniel Dias, Susanna Riberio Lead Brazil’s Squad Bound for 2015 IPC World Championships

Team Brazil has announced its roster of 23 swimmers set to compete at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow this…

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2016 Rio Olympic Venue Construction Workers Go On Strike

With the Rio Olympics now just 16 months away, Brazil has already been trying to manage perpetual concerns over pollution,…

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South Africa’s Karin Prinsloo Will Not Compete at 2015 Worlds

South Africa’s top women’s swimmer, Karin Prinsloo, has announced she will forego the 2015 World Swimming Championships in Kazan and…

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Boston’s Bid for 2024 Olympics Not A “Sure Thing”

With the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision on which city will host the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympic Games…

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Australia’s Emily Seebohm Suffers Knee Dislocation

Australian backstroking powerhouse Emily Seebohm shows off her new crutches, a necessity after a recent kneecap injury.

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Despite Injury, Magnussen’s Coach Insists Three-Peat Worlds Title Attempt Will Happen

After pulling out of the Canberra Grand Prix earlier this week due to shoulder injury, James Magnussen’s coach maintains that the Aussie speedster will be race-ready for Kazan.

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Magnussen Pulls Out of Canberra With Shoulder Injury; Worlds in Question

The 100m freestyle World Champion, James Magnussen, may not be able to defend his title in Kazan, as he pulls out of the Australian Grand Prix in Canberra due to shoulder problems.

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