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8 Tips for Triathlon Parents

Monique McDonough is a 5-time Ironman finisher who juggles parenthood, training, and a full-time job as a consultant.

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Jay Lelliott Wins World University Games Gold in 400 Free

Lelliott, coached by Mark Skimming at Bath University, also cracked the World Top 10 on his way to the gold medal, with a winning time of 3.48.84.

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2016 Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Revealed

Take a look at the 2016 Youth Olympic Games medal design winner.

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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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Anton Ipsen, Mie Nielsen Each Snag Triple Gold Through Day 3 of 2015 Danish Nationals

Anton Ipsen threw down three title-winning times so far at Danish Nationals, taking wins in the 400m free, 1500m free and 400m IM.

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Katinka Hosszu Isn’t Sharing Worlds Lineup; Hungary Names Squad of 23

After Saturday’s conclusion of Hungary Nationals, the Hungarian Swimming Federation has announced their roster for the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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French Swimming Federation hopes Henique will recover in time for Kazan

FFN, the French swimming federation, published a press release today supporting former World Champs bronze medalist Melanie Henique, who is recovering from an assault a few weeks ago.

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Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life

Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”

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Mid-Level Belarusian Swimmer Handed 4-Year Doping Suspension

Belarusian swimmer Arseniy Gvozdeu (sometimes anglicised Arsenii Hvazdeu or Hvazdzeu) has been given a four-year doping suspension by the National Andti-Doping Agency of Belarus…

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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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Jay Lelliott Breaks English Record En Route To 800 Free Silver Medal

Lelliott finished second, just behind Frolov, for the silver medal. His time of 7:50.97 will stand as the new English record in the event.

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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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French Star Melanie Henique Attacked in “Homophobic Assault” in France

French News is reporting that National Team swimmer Melanie Henique has been attacked outside of a restaurant in what is being…

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Sarah Sjostrom Withdraws From 200 Free at Worlds After Swedish Nationals

The world’s 2nd-ranked 200 freestyler Sarah Sjostrom won’t swim the race at this summer’s World Championships in Russia.

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Sjostrom Pops a 52 Second 100 Free to Close Swedish Championships.

The final session of the Swedish Championships concluded today in Sundsvall. To Finish off the meet, the women swam the 200 fly, 100 free, 200 I.M., and 1500 free. The men’s action included the 200 I.M., 200 free, and 100 breast.

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