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FINA-Italy Letters Shed Light On Timeline of Energy for Swim Struggle

Documents obtained by SwimSwam show that it wasn’t until October 30 that FINA informed the Italian swimming federation (FIN) that its Energy for Swim 2018 meet had been classified as an international meet operating without FINA approval. The documents detail the negotiations between meet organizers and FINA, which ultimately broke down and led to the meet’s cancellation this morning.

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arena Signs Egyptian Talent Farida Osman

arena is pleased to announce that it has signed World Championship medalist Farida Osman in a sponsorship deal that runs through to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Law Expert’s Paper Suggests FINA Bans Won’t Hold Up Legally

An analysis by an Italian legal expert suggests FINA bans on athletes who participate in the Energy for Swim 2018 event won’t hold up in European courts, based on sport-related precedent.

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New In Commit: A Fresh Look

If you are a swim coach and don’t know what Commit is or haven’t looked at Commit in a while, go to commitswimming.com and click “Try it Now”.

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Sean Hutchinson Ban Finalized

Former coach Sean Hutchinson’s permanent ban has been finalized.

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Swim Moms Choose Ultra Swim Shampoo For Their Swimmers

Ultra Swim is a shampoo product, and it was made for swimmers like you. Ultra Swim gently removes harmful chlorine, and prevents damaged hair. So swim all you want, without sacrificing your hair.

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Swim Holiday Gift – The 2018 Year In Review SwimSwam Magazine

Looking for a holiday gift for your swimmer, swammer or swim coach? Get the “2018 Year In Review” SwimSwam Magazine. 

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Clovis, Not Santa Clara, Will Host Final Stop of 2019 Pro Swim Series

Clovis will be the lone meet on the stop in the western half of the United States.

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Swimming Canada Announces Former TSN Director as New Marketing Lead

Swimming Canada has become the 2nd of North America’s major swimming national governing bodies to announce a change at the…

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Athletes Could Face 1-to-2-Year Bans If Energy For Swim Isn’t Approved

FINA’s refusal to approve the Energy for Swim 2018 meet could lead to bans of between one and two years to athletes who compete, sources say. And athletes are currently caught in the middle of the standoff, waiting for each other to make decisions on whether to compete in the unapproved meet.

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Swim Moms Love Ultra Swim Shampoo For Their Swimmers

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FINA Rule Interpretation Could Outlaw Energy For Swim Meet

A clarified rule interpretation by FINA could bring serious consequences for athletes and organizing bodies of the Energy For Swim 2018 meet. Meet organizers say the interpretation is FINA’s attempt to “destroy” the meet in an attack on the International Swimming League (ISL).

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