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Park Tae-Hwan Looking For Training Options Amidst Doping Ban

In the midst of an 18-month suspension by FINA after testing positive for testosterone in the fall, Park Tae-Hawn is looking for a way to get back in the water and train.

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Siobhan Haughey Determined to Achieve FINA A Standard in Kazan

Siobhan Haughey is aiming to become the first athlete from Hong Kong to qualify for the Olympics with a FINA A standard…

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Sun Yang’s doctor Ba Zhen has suspension extended after treating Sun during Asian Games

Ba Zhen, the suspended doctor of Chinese distance swimmer Sun Yang, has had his suspension extended by FINA after he reportedly violated the rules by treating Sun at last fall’s Asian Games, when Ba was still suspended.

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Joseph Schooling Highlights Upcoming SEA Games

Joseph Schooling is one of Singapore’s ‘athletes to watch’ at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Japan Releases 2015 Junior Worlds and WUGs Rosters

Team Japan has finalized its line-up of men and women set to compete at this year’s World Championships and World University Games.

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Japanese Olympic Medallist Yoshihiko Osaki Passes Away

Former Japanese swimmer and Olympic medallist Yoshihiko Osaki passed away April 28th at the age of 76 due to interstitial pneumonia.

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Japan Sending 25 to the World Championships in Kazan

The Japanese Swimming Federation has announced a team of 25 athletes who they will be sending to the World Championships in Kazan…

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VIDEO: UWCSEA’s Dragon’s Den International Meet Highlights

The United World College of Southeast Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore hosted an international meet last weekend, the first annual Dragon’s Den International Swim Meet.

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Joseph Schooling, Sergio Lopez Highlight Singapore Swimming Association Awards

Joseph Schooling and Coach Sergio Lopez earn top honors at the Singapore Swimming Association’s award ceremony this week.

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Two more join Korean Worlds team after day 4 of Korean National Trials

Park Han-byeoul and Park Seon-kwan join entry list for Worlds in the 50 back, Park Jin-young adds a second event

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Olympic Swim Star Kosuke Kitajima launches Educational and Training Equipment Biz in Japan

With Japan’s top athletic trainer, Dr. Takeshi Suzuki, Olympian Kosuke Kitajima has brought Perform Better, leading educator and provider of functional training equipment to Japan.

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Park Tae Hwan’s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to Negligence; Park to Testify

The doctor involved in South Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s notorious injection faces court on charges of professional negligence.

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Yulia Evimova Is On Top Of World Rankings In A Second Event After First Day of Russian Nationals

The 2015 Russian National Championships kicked off yesterday, bumping Yulia Efimova back on top of the world rankings in the 50…

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Cho Hyoun Grabs Worlds Spot While Easop Lee Still Seeks Qualification Through Korea Day 3

The 2015 Korean National Championships have a much different feel than past year’s meets.

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Chinese Nationals: Sun Yang’s 1500 Shows Endurance Is Suffering

The 400 IMers powered through day eight of the Chinese National Championships, but Sun Yang didn’t display the same level of endurance in his 1500 freestyle.

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