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Michael Andrew Nears 50 Breaststroke World Junior Record In Rome

Michael Andrew came within striking distance of the men’s 50m breaststroke World Junior Record while competing in Rome today.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Indianapolis: Day One Prelims Live Recap

Canadian Olympian Brittany MacLean is the top seed in this morning’s first event; the women’s 200 freestyle…

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CAS Upholds 4-Year Suspension on Croatian Water Polo Player Dobud

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal by Croatian water polo player Niksa Dobud this week, upholding a 4-year suspension handed down by FINA last spring.

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Michael Andrew Goes 3 For 3 In Sprint Events At TVN Meet

Michael Andrew blasted 3 sprint event top seeds today in Rome.

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Caitlin McClatchey Enters Edinburgh Hall Of Fame

Scottish swimmer Caitlin McClatchey, a 3-time Olympian, enters University of Edinburgh’s Hall of Fame.

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Sparkes & Rothwell Respond to Criticism of 2016 European Masters Meet

Controversy struck the 2016 European Masters Championships, as an open letter yesterday was published directed towards British Swimming CEO David Sparkes….

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An Athlete’s Look At Olympic Qualifying

Nico van Duijn was curious about his Rio chances, so he decided to work it out

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16 Dutch Athletes Head to Tenerife for a 10 Day Training Camp

On June 4th 16 Dutch athletes will head to Tenerife, Spain for their second last training camp before Rio…

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Gardell and Lindborg Added to the Swedish Olympic Team

Yesterday the Swedish Olympic Committee announced that Stina Gardell and Ida Lindborg have been added to the Swedish Olympic team as relay swimmers…

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Koch and Glania swam a relay with German paralympic swimmers (Video)

World Champion Marco Koch and Germany’s fastest backstroker Jan-Philip Glania, bronze medalist in the 100 m backstroke at the 2014…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Kapas, Hosszu Battle For Hungarian Record

Over the past week, two of Hungary’s best athletes have been after the same national record.

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Naples Selected As Host Of 2019 World University Games

University students from around the world will be convening in Naples, Italy in 2019 for the Summer Universiade.

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Dirk Lange Denies Reports Banned Chinese Coach Is Coaching In Turkey

German swim coach Dirk Lange responded to reports last week that a banned Chinese swim coach was on deck at a camp in his facility in Turkey, categorically denying all allegations.

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Stolarski’s National 100 Breast Record Caps Polish Champs Day 4

Marcin Stolarski broke the Polish 100 breaststroke record to cap off the final night of Poland’s national championship meet.

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Rio Roll Call: Slovenian Women Move Into Olympic Position In 800 Free

The Slovenian women captured the final Olympic spot in the 800 free relay with a time of 8:00.40

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