International

Brazil Announces Lineup for 2016 Raia Rápida

Freestyler Bruno Fratus will captain the Brazilian team for the 2016 Raia Rapida meet.

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Brazilian Record and a Big Upset in the 200 Free to Open Jose Finkel

2016 Jose Finkel Trophy September 12th-17th, 2016 Clube Internacional de Regatas, Santos, Brazil Brazilian short course meters championship meet World…

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2016 Rio Paralympics: Day 6 Races To Watch

2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…

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USA Swimming Overhauls Short Course Worlds Selection Criteria

USA Swimming’s 2016 FINA World Short Course Championships selection procedures steps away from the clearly defined selection priorities that are typically used for selecting international teams.

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Dias, Dubrov Win 2nd Golds, 5th Medals At Paralympics Day 5

Hometown hero Daniel Dias and Ukrainian visitor Denys Dubrov each won their second gold of the Rio Paralympics on day 5 and sit tied for the overall medal lead at 5 apiece.

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Manuella Lyrio Breaks South American Record in 200 Free

2016 Jose Finkel Trophy September 12th-17th, 2016 Clube Internacional de Regatas, Santos, Brazil Brazilian short course meters championship meet World…

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Juba Extremely Happy With Denmark’s Performance in Rio

Danish National Team Head Coach Nick Juba is extremely happy with the team’s performance in Rio after achieving their best result at an Olympic Games since the Second World War…

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Japan’s Takeshi Matsuda Says Farewell To Swimming

“The races I won a medal in all mean something,” says Japanese national team mainstay Takeshi Matsuda when reflecting on his long career.

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Chalmers Joins James Harden and Gareth Bale in New Adidias Campaign

Kyle Chalmers is part of a group of superstar athletes promoting the new Adidas Zero Negative Hoodie…

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2016 Rio Paralympics: Day 5 Preview

2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…

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China Cracks 40 Swimming Medals On Paralympic Day 4

China has cracked 40 total swimming medals just 4 days in to the 2016 Rio Paralympics, leading all nations by 11.

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Italy Wins in Points and Medal Count on Day 3 of Euro Junior OW Champs

While Spain and Germany won the 15-16s and 19-and-under relays respectively, Italy finished the 2016 European Junior Open Water Championships at the top of both the points and medals tables.

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Brazil Among Countries Facing Trouble With WADA Compliance

Following a meeting of WADA’s Compliance Review Committiee (CRC), the national anti-doping organizations of Brazil, Guatemala, and Azerbijan are in danger of being declared non-compliant.

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Aussie Paralympians’ Road To Rio (Video)

Get a taste of what it takes to be a Paralympian by watching the Australian athletes prepare.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte

Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.

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