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Russian Swimming Head Salnikov Intends To Run For Another Term

In light of a relatively successful 2016 Olympic Games, Russian Swimming Federation President, Vladimir Salnikov, has announced his intention to run for an additional term.

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WADA Claims Russia Has Been Hacking Its Website

The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has announced that they have been the victim of daily cyber attacks against their official…

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2016 FINA World Cup: Le Clos, Morozov Do 50 FR Battle on Moscow Day 2

Chad Le Clos won the men’s 100 fly in 49.01, about 6 tenths shy of his own World Record. The South African then returned to the pool a few events later to give points leader Vlad Morozov a run for his money in the 50 free.

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3 FINA Doping Control Board Members Resign to Protest Russian Decision

Three of the eight members of FINA’s Doping Control Review Board (DCRB), including Chairman Dr. Andrew Pipe, have resigned, reportedly in…

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Katie Meili fastest into 50m breaststroke final, World Cup Moscow

2016 FINA World Cup Moscow Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4, 2016 Olimpiyskiy Swimming Pool, Moscow, Russia Short course –…

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2016 FINA World Cup: Ottesen Makes Moves With 2 Golds on Moscow Day 1

Danish sprinter Jeanette Ottesen matched her day 1 success from the previous meet in Berlin, pulling in double gold today. Ottesen upstaged the field with a 55.80 in the 100 fly before cracking 24 seconds to win the 50 free in 23.96.

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Katinka Hosszu starts in 7 finals at FINA World Cup Moscow, day 1

2016 FINA World Cup Moscow Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4, 2016 Olimpiyskiy Swimming Pool, Moscow, Russia Short course –…

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WATCH: All Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup Stop In Berlin

Check out the record-breaking action here, where we’ve included all of the race videos from the Berlin stop of the 2016 FINA World Cup that have been uploaded to FINA’s YouTube channel.

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1st Annual Lausanne Swim Cup to be held December 17-18, 2016

The first annual Lausanne Swim Cup will take place on December 17 and 18, 2016, winding up the European short course season in the Olympic city on Lake Geneva.

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Morozov Cracks $30K To Lead World Cup Money Lists After Berlin

Another $16,000 haul in Berlin has Vladimir Morozov leading the 2016 World Cup money lists.

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Hosszu Builds 137-Point World Cup Lead In Berlin

Just two meets in to the 9-event 2016 FINA World Cup, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has built a commanding lead of more than 130 points.

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WATCH: Highlights Video From The FINA World Cup Stop In Berlin

The 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin brought plenty of fast swimming, as we saw international standouts including Katinka Hosszu, Chad Le Clos, Vlad Morozov, and James Guy claim gold again.

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Katinka Hosszu Now Holds the 10 Fastest 100 IMs in History

Katinka Hosszu joins a category that now has only two current members.

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WATCH: Katie Meili Break 100 Breast American Record in Berlin

On Day 1 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin, Team USA’s Katie Meili secured gold in the women’s 100 SCM breaststroke in American Record fashion.

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2016 FINA World Cup: Hosszu Wins 4 Events, Medals in 6 on Berlin Day 2

On day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu swam her way to 4 gold and 2 bronze medals in a single finals session.

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