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Speedo Signs Austrian Swimming Federation

The world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo, has signed a new deal with the Austrian Swimming Federation (OSV) as its exclusive…

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FINA launches online system to streamline Event Management and administration procedures

FINA is launching today, in partnership with Omega, its FINA General Management System – FINA GMS, an online system that…

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Germany names 26 to European Juniors squad to keep top-3 streak alive

The Germans haven’t finished outside the top 3 in gold medals or in the overall medal table since 2008, including 21 total medals at the 2013 European Junior Championships.

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Anton McKee Breaks Iceland National Record to Finish Richard Quick Invitational

Alabama sophomore-to-be Anton McKee just missed breaking the Icelandic National Record on Friday at the 2014 Richard Quick Invitational in Auburn,…

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Medals Galore for Warrender on Day 4 of #SNAGS14

On the penultimate day of competition at the Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships at the Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen, Warrender Baths Club enjoyed a fantastic night of swimming securing a dozen more medals to add to their already impressive haul.

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FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2014 calendar: 3rd Leg is Done

3rd Leg, Setubal: Newcomer Jarrod Poort took out the men’s race in 1 hour 52 minutes, closely followed by regular performer Allan do Carmo, and 2012 Olympic silver medallist Thomas Lurz.

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Syrian Olympian Azad Al-Barazi Swims For His War Ravaged Country

Azad Al-Barazi: “I still wanted to swim, and the only reason why is for the Syrian people, for the 140,000 plus people that died, 7,000 of them children. For the economic losses and for the 3 million homes destroyed…”

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British Gas International closes with Proud, Quigley victories

Saturday morning saw the final session of the British Gas International Meet, which featured another solid win for Ben Proud and a runaway 200 back victory for Lauren Quigley.

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Local Girl Masson adds to Another Night of Records #SNAGS1

After another electrifying evening, another set of records fell on day 3 of the Scottish Gas National Age Groups Championships being held at the new Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen.

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Belgium announces European Champs, Euro Junior Champs rosters

16 swimmers will head to Berlin for Euros, while 10 will make the trip to the Netherlands for the European Juniors.

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French Open team rosters announced, Hosszu, Cielo and Magnussen to compete

The French Open will bring together a whole field of tough international names, including Aussie star James Magnussen.

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Austria names 18 swimmers to European Junior Championships roster

Austria has announced its official roster for the European Junior Championships, with 18 swimmers heading a list that also includes 5 divers and 3 synchronized swimmers

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Proud takes another, Meilutyte breaks through at third British Gas International finals session

Friday morning brought the third finals session of the British Gas International Meet, with sprinter Ben Proud picking up another runaway win and Lithuanian breaststroker Ruta Meilutyte breaking through for her first win of the week in the 100 breast.

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Tribuntsov Impresses at Estonian National Championships

The 2014 Estonian National Championships wrapped up on Friday in the capital of Tallinn, and even with some of the…

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Judge orders ‘additional investigation’ into Italian Swimming Federation over post-2009 Worlds monetary dispute

A nearly 5-year-long legal battle has reignited in Italy over allegedly unpaid invoices dealing with the 2009 World Championships. On Tuesday, a judge ordered additional investigation into FIN (the Italian Federation) as a response to an appeal made back in March.

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