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Hardy Doubles; DiRado Posts Top American Time on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge

Stanford’s Maya DiRado, in her first long course meet of the season, appears to be poised for her international-level breakout. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2014 Commonwealth Pool Preparing to Reopen Following Renovations

The Tollcross International Swim Centre, the swim site for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, reopens to the public on Friday.

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Jeanette Ottesen Gray off to higher ground

Jeanette Ottesen Gray is heading up to an altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada, Spain (3,478 m or 11,411 ft)…

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It’s Official: Agnel Explains Decision to Swim with Bob Bowman in Press Conference

The French news site L’equipe, which has been on the front edge of the developing Yannick-Agnel-to-United-States story, has posted some quotes…

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L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman

France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…

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Ireland’s Chris Bryan Wins Portuguese OW Championship; Brits Pick Worlds Swimmers

Ireland’s Chris Bryan led the last 4000 meters in Portugal to win a frigid Portuguese National Championship race. (Stock Photo: Mike Lewis)

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Yannick Agnel Headed to US to Train; Will Swim Only Relays at World Championships

French newspapers dropped two bombshells about the defending Olympic Champion in the 200 free.

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Spain Sending 20 in Host Contingent for 2013 World Championships

After coming in a bit stingy with their Olympic roster in 2012, where only 13 swimmers made the trip to London,…

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Sweden Names World Championships, World University Games Teams

Texas A&M’s Henrik Lindau was named to the World University Games roster by the Swedes this week. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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Costa-Schmid looking forward to Barcelona

At the Spanish National Championships in March Melanie Costa-Schmid qualified for the World Championships in the 200 and 400 freestyle…

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Aschwin Wildeboer to Join South Africa’s Players Swim Club with Van Der Burgh

The debacle of the green pool in South Africa hasn’t scared away former World Record holder Aschwin Wildeboer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brits, Home Team Canadians Announce Teams for IPC World Championships

The host teams from Canada and the mega-squad from Great Britain both announced their IPC World Championship rosters this week.

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Ireland’s Best Sycerika McMahon Commits to Texas A&M

The Texas A&M Aggies have brought in versatile Irishwoman Sycerika McMahon to beef up their roster for next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bob Bowman Signed as Consultant to Turkish Swimming Federation Through Rio

Bob Bowman will be working with the Turkish Swimming Federation through the Rio Olympics. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USC’s Vlad Morozov Announces That He’s Going Pro; Leaving One Year of Eligibility on the Table

USC Trojan Vlad Morozov has declared that he is turning professional and skipping his senior season with the Trojans. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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