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IOC President Rogge Says – Swimming is an Aesthetic, Exciting, Clean Sport

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Dr. Jacques Rogge, has not missed a FINA World Championships since 2003. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Canadian Worlds Report: Caldwell breaks record, McCabe goes for medal

Alexa Komarnycky of Toronto, who trains at the Victoria Academy of Swimming, finished 13th in the women’s 800-m freestyle (8:29.87) while Savannah King of Vernon, B.C., came 20th (8:40.35). (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 FINA World Championships Photo Vault Day 5 Finals: Lochte Wins Gold

Ryan Lochte had to wait 5 days to get his first gold medal at the 2013 World Championships, but when he got it, the swim was emphatic. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Women 4×200 Free Relay World Championship Winners – Post Race Interview

Missy Franklin hit the water with a one-second deficit to make up on Australian anchor Alicia Coutts, who previously anchored Australia’s 400 free relay as well, and split a blazing 1:54.27 to run her down and take victory in 7:54.14. (Image Courtesy of FINA)

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Arena signs sponsorship agreement with U.S. Bronze Medallist & NCAA Champion Caitlin Leverenz

“Caitlin is a talented and dedicated athlete, who is widely respected by teammates and coaches alike,” said Tim McCool, GM of Arena North America. “As a brand that stands for quality and speed, we are thrilled to not only add another one of the world’s fastest swimmers to our growing roster of Team USA athletes, but also to align with an ambassador who is as impressive in the water as she is out of it.” (Image courtesy of Arena)

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Rikke Moller Pedersen 200 Breaststroke World Record In Photos

Rikke Moller Pedersen, 200 breaststroke world record swim, semi finals, 2013 FINA Worlds (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Katinka Hosszu Worlds 200 Butterfly – Post Race Interview

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu collected her second medal of the competition after winning the 200 IM earlier in the competition. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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British Report: James Guy Leads World Junior Team

World Championship finalist James Guy will lead a squad of 14 athletes at the World Junior Swimming Championships at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex, Dubai from 26th – 31st August. (Image courtesy of British Swimming)

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Podium 360 Premieres Thursday, August 8, at 7:30 PM ET on Universal Sports Network

The premier episode of Podium 360 will feature the best of the 2013 FINA World Aquatics Championships including 16-year-old Katie Ledecky’s world record performance in the 1500m freestyle and teen sensation Missy Franklin’s medal haul. (Image courtesy of Universal Sports Network)

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2013 World Championships Day 5 Prelims Photo Vault: Clary Tops 200 Back Prelim

Tyler Clary qualifies 1st for the men’s 200 back semi final at the 2013 World Championships. (Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Sun Yang 800 Free World Championships – Complete Race Footage

Men’s 800 freestyle race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: VIctor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Chad Le Clos 200 Butterfly World Championship – Complete Race Footage

Men’s 200 butterfly race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Missy Franklin 200 Free Worlds Win – Complete Race Footage

Women’s 200 freestyle race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Cameron van der Burgh 50 Breast World Championships – Complete Race Footage

Men’s 50 breaststroke race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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James Magnussen 100 Freestyle Race Plan – Video

(Image and video courtesy of Swimming Australia)

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