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IOC Refuses to Assist Rio With Additional $35-40 Million Olympic Debt

Last summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil were expensive. Like, 13.1-billion-dollars-expensive. The IOC, however, claims to have contributed $1.53 billion to the Rio Games already, and has “closed all its obligations with the organizing committee.”

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Barelli Accuses AASF of Political Interference & Shadowy Figures

“My point of view on this matter is very clear: the lack of good governance within FINA is indeed the reason that led me to put forward my candidacy to the Presidency of FINA.” -Paolo Barelli

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Smack Swim Strap Equals Swim Goggle Comfort

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.

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Asia, Africa Sign Up in Support of Julio Maglione in FINA Fight

The Asian Swimming Federation (AASF) and the African Swimming Federation (CANA) published letters in favor of Julio Maglione for a third term as President of FINA.

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Penny Oleksiak Signs Four-Year Partnership With ASICS Canada

2016 Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak has signed a four-year partnership deal with ASICS Canada.

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FINA President Writes Letter Detailing Federation Progress Since 2013

Incumbent FINA President Julio Maglione wrote a letter this week laying out what he sees as the federation’s biggest accomplishments of his latest four-year term in office. The letter mirrors Maglione’s four-year report presented to FINA’s General Congress and comes in the leadup to this month’s election in which Maglione will seek a third term.

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Paolo Barelli’s 2nd ‘Newsletter’: Athletes, Coaches, & FINA Governance

Paolo Barelli addresses how he would improve FINA’s athlete and coach participation in the governance of aquatic sports if he is elected President of FINA at the Congress on July 22nd.

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Video: An Olympian’s Meet Warm Up

Championship meet season is a complex time in every swimmer’s life.

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Katinka Hosszu Launches Pro Swimmers Union

Today, Hosszu revealed a list of professional swimmers from around the globe that have joined the newly-minted Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS).

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Mireia Belmonte Extends Speedo Contract for 4 More Years

Mireia Belmonte has signed a new 4-year deal with Speedo International. That will keep her in the brand until at…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Wear Original Watermen’s Compression Shorts

It’s hard to figure out what people are sporting under their boardshorts, after all, most of the time it is nothing…..

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