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Pro Swim Video Report: Wasserman Explains International Swimming League Marketing Opportunities

In this video International Swimming League (ISL) partner Wasserman Media Group explains their research into launching an international pro swimming league.

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GQ Russia Names Evgeny Rylov Sportsman of the Year

21-year old Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov has been named the GQ Russia Sportsman of the Year. GQ is a men’s fashion,…

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IOC Athletes’ Committee Supports Alterations of RUSADA Plan; USADA Opposed

The athletes’ commission includes double pole vault Olympic gold medalist Yelena Isinbayeva, who was forced out as the head of RUSADA in 2017 for criticizing WADA’s original punishment of the organization.

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Koreas to Have Joint Opening Parade, Swim Team at Asian Para Games

North and South Korea are planning to compete as one nation in swimming and table tennis at the upcoming 2018…

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2018 FINA World Cup Cluster 2 Kicks Off With Bigger Fields

Kelsi Dahlia is among the Americans set to compete at the next FINA World Cup stop in Eindhoven, starting on September 28th.

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History Created on Day 2 of 72nd Glenmark Senior NAC 2018

The ageless wonder Richa Mishra created history by becoming the first Indian female swimmer to break the 5 minute barrier in the 400 IM for women clocking a time of 04:59.17.

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WADA Reinstates Russia With Lower-Than-Planned Standards of Compliance

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) voted Thursday to officially reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), officially ending the nearly three-year…

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Bermuda Names Two Swimmers To Youth Olympic Games

The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) has just announced it will be bringing two swimmers to Buenos Aires, Argentina to compete at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

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Alp’38 Drama Comes to a Close: La Rocca and Vyatchanin to Share Coaching Duties

Guy La Rocca and Arkady Vyatchanin will share duties co-head coaches of the Elite group at Alp’38.

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Day 1 of 72nd Glenmark Senior National Aquatic Championships

A.V. Jayaveena of Tamil Nadu created history in the morning session of the 72nd Glenmark National Aquatic Championships 2018 at Tiruvanantapuram, becoming the first Indian female swimmer to break the 34 second barrier in the 50m breast stroke.

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N. and S. Korea Agree to Joint Participation in Tokyo, Bid for 2032 Games

The nations’ leaders gave a joint statement Wednesday announcing the agreement.

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USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee: “We insist that WADA stands with us”

On Wednesday, the USA Swimming Athletes’ Committee released a statement in response to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) plan to…

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USOC Responds to WADA Recommendation to Reinstate RUSADA

Today the USOC released a statement expressing its hopes that WADA will make a decision that restores athletes’ confidence in the international anti-doping system, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

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5 Years into Retirement, Amaury Leveaux Announces His Comeback…in L.A.

French sprinter Amaury Leveaux is back, and eyeing a gold medal in the 50 free at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.

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Swimming Australia Names Brendan Burkett Paralympic Head Coach

The 1996 Paralympic gold medalist will assume his new role October 1st.

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