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Five Big Things From Day Four of 2015 World University Games

Five big things we noticed from day four of the World University Games…

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The Pan Am Games Secretly Start Today With Water Polo

The Pan Am Games opening ceremonies are scheduled for July 10th when the games officially begin, however multiple events are starting prior to the ceremonies including water polo.

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World University Games: Smith Breaks 400 Freestyle Games Record

The women’s 400 freestyle kicks off day four of the World University Games…

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Former Canadian Olympian Jake Tapp Named Assistant Coach At The University Of New Mexico

University of Mexico head coach Kunio Kono announced former world record holder and Canadian Olympic swimmer Jake Tapp as the new assistant coach for the 2015-2016 season.

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Doyle Sets New Irish Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Fiona Doyle of Ireland broke her own national record in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:07.15…

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Swimming Canada Launches New Website

The new site brings an updated look and feel to the main portal for information about swimming in Canada.

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World University Games: Day Three Prelims

The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…

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Doyle Becomes First Irish Swimmer to Book a Ticket to Rio

Fiona Doyle posted a 1:07.67 in the semi-final of the 100 breaststroke at the World University Games becoming the first Irish swimmer to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games…

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Five Big Things From Day One of the 2015 World University Games

Five things we noticed from day one of the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea…

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World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Butterfly

Sarah Sjostrom will be looking to repeat as world champion…

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Scarborough Lands Sommerville, Extends Contracts of Ward and Ellul

The Scarborough Swim Club will add another quality coach to its already outstanding coaching staff. Mischa Sommerville will join SCAR to start the 2015-16 season.

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Savard Collects Three Wins at the Quebec Cup

Katerine Savard was one of several Canadian national team to compete at the Quebec Cup this weekend in Montreal…

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Video: Canadian Hopefuls Take On Training Camp In Europe In Preparation For Pan Ams And Worlds

The High Performance Centre – Ontario along with Richard Funk took to Europe for a three week training and racing camp, competing on the Mare Nostrum Tour and soaking up some sun as is evident in the video above.

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Shouts From The Stands: Brent Hayden The Canadian Underdog Legend

SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…

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Canadian Olympian Julia Wilkinson To Join Ajax Swimming Staff As Head Coach In August

High performance coach and CEO of Ajax Swimming Matt Bell announced Monday via his team’s website that former Canadian Olympian and 200m IM Olympic finalist Julia Wilkinson will take up the position of head coach starting in August.

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