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2016 Eindhoven Swim Cup (Dutch Champs) Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Ranomi Kromowidjojo moved up to fourth in the world with her blazing 24.36 to win the 50 free final tonight.

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Hungarian Federation Stands By Head Coach Kiss After Rape Revelations

The Hungarian Swimming Federation confirmed its ongoing support of national team head coach Laszlo Kiss after news broke that Kiss had been charged and jailed in a rape case 55 years ago.

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German Swimming Federation and athletes use hashtag #LaneToRio

The German Swimming Federation (DSV) announced in a press release that they and their partners use the hashtag #LaneToRio on…

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FFN Release Full List of Athletes Who Will Represent France in Rio

France’s Coralie Balmy has been selected to swim the 200-400-800 freestyle events in Rio.

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Yannick Agnel Given the Opportunity to Defend 200 Free Title in Rio

France’s Yannick Agnel (Mulhouse Olympic Natation) may defend his 2012 OIympic title in the 200 free after all. The French…

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Toussaint Downs Meet Record At Day 1 Prelims In Eindhoven

Kira Toussaint broke a meet record at the first session of the Dutch National Championships, known as the Eindhoven Swim Cup.

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Abuse Victims of Irish Swim Coach Settle Suit With Town Council

Four victims of sexual abuse at the hands of a former Olympic-level Irish swim coach have settled their lawsuits with the coach and the town council that hired him.

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Medals Revealed For 2016 European Championships

Several major swimming countries, including Spain and Sweden, have already unveiled their rosters for the 2016 European Aquatics Championships that…

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Faroe Islands Will Send Five Swimmers to European Championship

Some intriguing Junior prospects will join the country’s best swimmer in London

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IPC European Open Championships To Be Live-Streamed

The IPC has announced this week that fans everywhere can watch the approximately 450 swimmers representing 50 countries competing at the IPC European Championships via an online broadcast on the event’s official website.

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Hungarian Head Coach Laszlo Kiss Was Jailed For 1960s Sex Crime

In Hungary today, news broke that national team head coach Laszlo Kiss had been convicted and jailed in a gang rape case in 1961.

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2016 Eindhoven Swim Cup Preview

The 2016 Eindhoven Swim Cup, which also acts at the Dutch Olympic trials, will include many of the top athletes from the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Germany and Denmark…

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Sjostrom, Johansson Highlight Swedish Roster for European Champs

Sweden has announced its roster for the upcoming European Championships in May, which will take place in London. World record…

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Run it Back: Recapping Russian and Chinese Doping Scandals

Russia’s Yulia Efimova tested positive for a second time – just one piece of a winding puzzle of doping in Russia and China early in 2016.

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2016 French Elite Nationals Review: Selection Scenarii – Men

Jérémy Stravius emerged as the most prolific qualifier for individual events for Rio at the conclusion of the 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials in Montpellier.

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