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2016 Olympic Training Pool Finds New Home in Bahia, Salvador, Brazil

Fulfilling one of the promises of the legacies of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one…

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Taylor Ruck Wasn’t Expecting Commonwealths Gold

17-year-old Taylor Ruck capped off an incredible six days of swimming at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, winning a silver medal in the women’s 400 medley relay for a total of eight for the meet.

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Fernando Scheffer Blasts South American, Brazilian Record in 400 Free

With the record-breaking win, Scheffer earned 85 points for his team instead of the usual 35.

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Vini Lanza Continues Stellar Streak, Goes Best Time at Brazil Trophy (Maria Lenk) Day 1

Other notable swims include a win for Ruta Meilutyte in the 100 breast, and a new junior I category record in the 400 free for Rafaela Raurich.

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Swim England Working to Shrink Its 11% Gender Pay Gap

Swim England’s gender pay gap is 7% lower than the national average but still needs work.

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Former Hungarian Swimming President Gyarfas Arrested Over 1998 Murder

Tamas Gyarfas, former president of the Hungarian Swimming Association and current member of the FINA Executive, has been arrested on suspicion of ordering the murder of a media rival in 1998.

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Li Zhuhao Finishes Off Butterfly Sweep at Chinese Championships

In other action, Sun Yang tied for 3rd in the 100 free.

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Olympic Bronze Medalist Fu Yuanhui Battles Back From Shoulder Injury

Fu Yuanhui’s 50m backstroke victory at this week’s Chinese Championships was despite a nagging shoulder injury.

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Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay: Hope Lights Our Way

The Tokyo 2020 torch relay’s theme will be ‘Hope Lights Our Way,’ with a tribute to those Japanese areas most affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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World-Ranked Puts & Kromowidjojo Head-Up Initial Dutch Euro Squad

Speedsters Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Jesse Puts, along with breaststroker Arno Kamminga headline the just-announced Dutch roster for the European Championships.

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Cunha, do Carmo Win Open Water Races at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

Both Ana Marcela Cunha and Allan do Carmo came from behind to win their respective races.

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International and Domestic Stars Set to Race at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

The star-studded meet includes Brazil’s Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus, as well as Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte and Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint.

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Duncan Scott Carries Scottish Flag at Commonwealth Games Closing

Nobody was able to watch Scott enter the stadium on Australian TV, however, as the walk-in occurred during a preshow.

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Blume, Ipsen Join Denmark’s European C’ships Roster Post-Danish Open

Olympic champion Pernille Blume is one of seventeen Danish athletes having qualified for the 2018 European Championships.

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Li Zhuhao Wins 2nd Butterfly Race on Day 4 of Chinese Championships

2018 CHINESE CHAMPIONSHIPS & ASIAN GAMES SELECTION Friday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Shanxi Sports Center Swimming Pool,…

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