Articles by Reid Carlson

Aussie Brenden Hall Encourages Multi Class Athletes to Try Open Water

Australian Paralympian Brendan Hall has successfully ventured into open water competition, and he wants other multi class athletes to do the same.

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Sarah Sjostrom Honored by Swedish King

Swedish super star Sarah Sjostrom was honored by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf at the royal palace in Stockholm earlier this week for her accomplishments at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Mexican Swimmer Fernanda Armenta Hit by Stray Bullet in Mexico City

Last week Mexican swimmer Fernanda Armenta was hit by a stray bullet while hailing an Uber in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City.

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IAAF Upholds Russian Athletics Suspension at Least Through November

The International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF, track and field’s world governing body, decided Monday that the Russian track and field team would continue to be barred from international competition and would not be eligible to compete in the August IAAF World Championships that will take place in London.

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Fossil Ridge, Cheyenne Mountain, Aspen Top Colorado High School Ranks

With the Colorado Girl’s State Championships coming up later this week, we get one last opportunity to analyze the potential outcomes for the 3 meets that will take place.

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Waukesha SCM Remains #1 as Madison West Charges to #2 in WISCA Polls

Though Waukesha South-Catholic Memorial remains the team to beat, Madison West High School has overtaken Madison Memorial by a narrow two-point lead for the second position in the polls.

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Brazilian Confederation of Water Sports Budget Renewed But Reduced

The Brazilian Confederation of Water Sports (CBDA) has been granted a new two-year budget from the Brazilian Post Office, though at a significantly lower value than was given for the 2014-2016 span.

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Argentina to Host First 10k Open Water World Cup of the Season Feb 4th

This Saturday 18 men and 20 women will embark on the first leg of the FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swim World Cup (MSWC) in Patagones-Viedma, Argentina.

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2017 European Junior Championships To Take Place in Netanya, Israel

Hosted by Wingate University in the city of Netanya, the Israeli Swimming Association is excited to host the 2017 European Junior Championships.

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Power Shut off at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium as Electric Bills go Unpaid

With the Rio organizers owing $940,000 (3 million Brazilian Reals) in energy bills , the power company that kept the lights on at Maracanã Stadium has pulled the plug.

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WATCH: Oakland University Training Trip Video

Watch Oakland University’s swimming and diving team as it journeys from the tundra of Michigan to Fort Meyers, Florida, where the sun is shining and the air is warm!

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Un-Rested, Regan Smith Drops 4:41 500 Free at Club Meet

14-year-old phenom Regan Smith just posted the 6th-fastest time ever in the girl’s 13-14 age group in the 500 free, and she didn’t even taper for it.

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Spain’s RFEN Hires New Technical Staff, Vergnoux Gets Promoted

La Real Federación Española de Natación (RFEN), Spain’s National Governing Body for aquatic sports, will welcome in the new year…

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Natalie Coughlin Wins The NFL Celebrity Fantasy Football League

After a dicey regular season of fantasy football, Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin’s team surged in the playoffs of the NFL Celebrity Fantasy Football League to emerge victorious for the 2016 season.

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Phelps Appears Twice on NBC Today’s #2016BestNine Instagram Collage

Michael Phelps claims two of the top nine most-liked Instagram photos published on the Today Show’s #2016BestNine Instagram collage.

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