Articles by Robert Gibbs

FINA Issues Statement After WADA Report on Missed Russian Tests

FINA is asking anyone with evidence of Russian doping violations to come forward.

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Two Pakistani Swimmers Selected for Rio

Lianna Swan and Haris Bandey are slated to representPakistan at this summer’s Olympic Games.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM

The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.

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5 Big Things From Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim – Santa Clara

Josh Prenot’s consistency in the 200 breast has moved him to the front of the pack of contenders for the two spots on the US Olympic team.

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2016 Atlanta Classic Day 3 Finals Recap

The final evening of competition of the 2016 Atlanta Classic will feature Olympians, NCAA stars, and other top swimmers squaring off in five total events.

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Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV Killed in Fighting in Iraq

The US Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Tuesday was Charles Keating IV, part of a family that is famed in the swimming community.

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Cesar Cielo Definitely Out For Rio, Future Uncertain

Cesar Cielo has been ruled out of any possible relay spots on Brazil’s Olympic roster, and the world record holder says he will take some time off of training while deciding what his future holds.

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Brazil Announces Largest Olympic Team Ever

Brazil announced the 29 men and women who will make up their largest Olympic swimming team ever after the conclusion of the 2016 Maria Lenk meet.

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2016 Arena Pro Series – Mesa: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Michael Phelps will be going against a strong field that includes his training partners Chase Kalisz and David Nolan, among others, in the final of the 200 IM at the Mesa stop of the Arena Pro Series.

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2016 Mesa PSS Day 2: How Much Did The Wind Affect Swims?

Nathan Adrian had the wind at his back as he took gold in the 50 free tonight on Day 2 of the Arena Pro Series stop in Mesa.

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2016 Mesa PSS: Vollmer vs. Worrell Setting Up Omaha Showdown

Dana Vollmer won the 100 fly tonight in Mesa with the fastest time by a U.S. swimmer since her own gold medal in London in 2012.

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2016 Arena Pro Series – Mesa: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Allison Schmitt is one of defending Olympic gold medalists looking to make a splash in the first finals session of the 2016 Arena Pro Series stop in Mesa, Arizona.

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5 Storylines, All the Links You Need for the Mesa PSS

Katie Ledecky broke the world record in the 800 free earlier this year at the Austin Pro Series meet, and she’ll be swimming that event again, along with plenty of others, this week in Mesa.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Can Anybody Stop Clark Smith in the 1650?

Texas junior Clark Smith will be swimming the 1650 free on the final day of the NCAA championships after making the championship final in the 200 fly last year, but given his distance performances so far this season, he’s the clear favorite to take the win.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Texas Taper vs. Wolfpack Hunger in 800 Free Relay

The Texas men ended up with the win in the first relay on last year’s schedule because of a NC State DQ, and the two teams should go 1-2 again in the first event of this year’s NCAA championships: the 800 free relay.

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