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In Briefs 04/22/15: IOC Learning Initiative, Rangelova Snags Olympic Standards, OHSAA State Meet Tradition Continues

The IOC takes on athlete education initiative, Bulgaria’s Rangelova makes waves and the OHSAA State Meet remains in Canton, Ohio in this edition of In Briefs.

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In Briefs: Olympic News Round-up Edition

Technological advancements in Olympic Games security, a potential joint Middle-Eastern bid and the cost risks of Boston 2024 highlight recent Olympic news.

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In Briefs 02/15/15: Le Clos Earns Award, Ireland’s Amateurs Receive Funding, Van der Burgh Feels “Renjuvenated”

A collection of brief aquatic-themed stories from across the web for the week ending Sunday, February 15, 2015. …..South African…

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In Briefs 2/2/2015: Royal Baby Gets a Swim Lesson, Plus Big News in India and Palestine Swimming

A collection of brief aquatic-themed stories from across the web for February 2nd, 2015.

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In Briefs: British swimming earns awards and you can vote on athlete of the year

It’s raining awards for British Swimming late in 2014. A c0uple of aquatic athletes earned prestigious honors, the Duel in the Pool meet won an all-sports award and five British swimmers are up for Athlete of the Year, with a link to fan voting below.

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In Briefs: Kearney, Wing, Novotny headed to various Halls of Fame

Nominations for various athletic Halls of Fame have begun to come out across the country the past few months. Here’s a a brief look at a few swimmers who have gotten nods:

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In Briefs: Venezuelan National Record, Chinese Swimmer Nearly Drowns

High School swimming is heating up in the Northeastern United States.

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University of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Now One Swimmer Richer

The Gators’ Hall of Fame is now one swimmer richer, with the induction of former Gator Harrison “Harry” Wilder in the Hall of Fame class of 2014. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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In Briefs: Tahiti Considering Change of Status; Egerszegi Honored; Chinese Swimmers Come Up Clean

There were 8 positive doping tests in China in the 2nd quarter of 2013, some very significant, but none were swimmers. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPIctures.com)

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In Briefs 5/26/2013: Eastin, Okubo Named OC Swimmers of the Year; Ringeisen to HOF

…Rick Ringeisen has been inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame. He’s a fixture of the sport in Lakeville in…

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Sprint News 3/7/2013: Michael Andrew Has Big Weekend; Cullen and Cesar Switch Brands

Speedo Tweeted out this photo today, revealing but not “formally announcing” a new sponsorship of Cullen Jones. (Photo Credit: Twitter/Speedo)

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Olympians King and Page Highlight first night of Canada West University Championships

Canadian Olympians Alec Page and Savannah King highlighted the first evening of competition at the Canada West University Championships in…

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Australian Youth Olympic Festival Wrap Up

The Australian Youth Olympic Festival came to a close earlier today and is being considered a huge success. Many of…

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Sprint News 1/15/13: Lasco Breaks Old Record; Dutch Star Retires; Meet Named for Dale Oen

Destin Lasco is breaking more records at one of his favorite pools, the Gloucester Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 12/18/12: Denmark Posts Job; Brazilians Mismeasure; Irie Announces Move

The Danish National Team is now seeking a new National Training Center coach, along with a new National team coach. (Photo of Lotte Friis courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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