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Two-Time Pan Am Games Medalist Guillermo Bertola Receives 4-Year Ban

The penalty handed to Bertola encompasses the time period between January 2020 to January 2024 as a period of exclusion from competitive swimming.

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Officials Target Spring For Decision On Any Possible Addt’l Olympic Changes

“A possible decision on further Olympic postponement will be made ‘in the spring if questions over the coronavirus crisis persist,’ says top Olympic official.

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Brazilian Olympic Committee Sending Athletes To Europe For Training

Athletes from various Olympic sports will have flights, accommodation and meals paid for over a six-month period, with Portugal the first confirmed location.

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Updated: 2022 Commonwealth Games Aquatic Center Seeks Additional Funding

Birmingham City Council has revealed it now has to draw on contingency funding in order to keep some 2022 Commonwealth Games construction projects going.

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ANOC Provides Additional $11 Million In Funding For Delayed Games Aid

National Olympic Committees hit by the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting Olympic delay are receiving ANOC funds.

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Anti Wave Starting Blocks and Ledges

Anti Wave continues its long tradition of industry-leading product innovation with the release of their new Adjustable Backstroke Start Ledge models.

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Swimming Australia Facing Financial Cuts to Combat Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

Though swimmers were recently allowed  to return to training, the staff within the organization have taken pay and hours cuts, with more on the horizon. 

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Some Argentinian Swimmers Return To The Pool As Lockdown Measures Continue

Argentinian swimmers are still out of the water, at least for a few more days, following the latest announcement issued by the nation’s sports authorities.

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World Champions Chupkov, Rylov Among 40 At Russian Training Camp June 5-22

World Champs gold medalists Anton Chupkov and Evgeny Rylov are among the big names at Russia’s National Team training camp this month in Krugloye Lake.

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Corruption Trial Involving Former IAAF President Underway In Paris

Lamine Diack, who was the president of the IAAF until 2015, is being tried for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust.

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All Canadian University Fall National Championships Cancelled

U SPORTS announced that fall sports would not take place, and that practices depend on facility availability.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 200 Fly

As we explore the evolution of the 21st century face of the men’s 200 fly thus far, who do you think will become the 2020s face of the men’s 200 fly?

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Irish Record Holder Mona McSharry Declines Dublin Training

19-year-old Mona McSharry of Ireland is already an established elite racer, but in many ways, her career is just beginning.

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New Zealand Declares Victory in Coronavirus Battle; Most Restrictions Lifted

With the exception of border controls, swimming in New Zealand can return with full force this week, including training and meets.

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