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WADA, FISU Statements on McLaren Report

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International University Sports Federation (FISU, which oversees the World University Game) have released…

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2nd McLaren Report Alleges Russian Doping Program Continued Post-Sochi

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released the second part of the independent McLaren Report today, which alleged that over 1000 Russian athletes benefited from a state-sponsored doping program that evolved from at least the 2012 London Summer Olympics and extended beyond the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

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Shannon Rollason To Take Over Edinburgh University’s Program

A key figure in Denmarks’ recent run of international success, Australian coach Shannon Rollason will be heading back to Europe, this time to take over as head coach with Edinburgh University.

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Mireia Belmonte on 400 Free Start List Despite Bronchitis Struggle

Belmonte is without medals thus far in the meet, but she could challenge for one in this event if she’s at full strength.

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European Champion Kirill Abrosimov Training in Miami

Two of Russia’s best open water swimmers have traveled to Miami, Florida to escape the harsh Russian winter.

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Simonas Bilis Lowers Lithuanian 50 Free Record From This Morning

Simonas Bilis rebroke his national record in the 50 free semi-finals in 21.15, qualifying 2nd for the final.

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Marco Koch Breaks Championship Record In Men’s 200 Breast Final

Marco Koch won his second gold medal of SC Worlds in a new Championship Record time in the 200 breast.

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Kathleen Dawson Downs 200 Back SCM Scottish Record

19-year-old Kathleen Dawson owns Scotland’s National Records across the 50/100/200 backstroke events for both long course and short course.

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Bilis, Gkolomeev Break National Records In 50 Free Heats

Simonas Bilis and Kristian Gkolomeev broke their respective national records this morning in the 50 free prelims.

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Belmonte Has Bronchitis, 400 Free In Windsor TBD

2016 Olympic gold medalist Mireia Belmonte of Spain has fallen ill while competing in Windsor, with her remaining events now to be determined.

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2016 Short Course World Championships – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

America’s Kelsi Worrell claimed the women’s 200m butterfly top seed this morning, becoming the 3rd fastest American ever in the event in the process.

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No Scratches, Yet Some Are Still Missing From Day 2 Finals In Windsor

The fields across all events remain in tact headed into day 2 finals of the 2016 Short Course World Championships, but still some familiar faces are missing.

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Mireia Belmonte Reportedly Sick After Tough Start to SC Worlds

Mireia Belmonte has reported to Spain’s Swimming Federation that she is sick.

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Szaranek, Plaschka Break 100 Fly National Records In Prelims

Maria Ugolkova broke the Swiss National Record in the 100 free heats this morning in Windsor.

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Numerous National Records Fall On Day 1 Of SC Worlds

Andreas Vazaios cracked his own 200 IM national record on day 1 of SC Worlds.

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