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3-Time Australian Olympian Belinda Hocking Retires

3-time Olympian Belinda Hocking says goodbye to her swimming career.

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French Sprinter Alain Bernard To Be Inducted Into ISHOF Class of 2017

French sprinter Alain Bernard will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s class of 2017 in August.

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Second Generation Olympian Georges Vallerey Inducted Into ISHOF

Frenchman George Vallery was born into a family full of swimmers, including his father, who was a 1924 Olympian.

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VIDEO: Watch Michael Phelps’ House Testimony on Clean Sport

Michael Phelps testified before the House Energy & Commerce Committee on Tuesday, February 28th, about clean sport.

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Cancer Survivor Maarten van der Weijden Selected for Hall of Fame

  The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced the 8th member of its class of 2017, which when…

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U.S. Open Record Watch: Adam Peaty Could Make Marks at Indy PSS

Adam Peaty and a strong British team will descend upon Indianapolis this weekend for the second stop on the 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series. Peaty, the world record holder in the 100 breaststroke, could lower the U.S. Open Record in the 100 breast.

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Durban’s Hosting Of 2022 Commonwealth Games At Risk Due To Budget

Although Durban, South Africa was awarded the bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games back in 2015, the prospect of the African continent hosting its first major international multi-sport event may not come to pass.

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UBC Thunderbirds Definitively Reclaim Canadian University Titles

Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson compiled five gold medals to help the UBC women reclaim their national championship.

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Australia’s Warringah Aquatic Center At Risk Of Demolition

The Warringah Aquatic Centre in New South Wales, Australia is in the midst of a property battle of sorts, as the site’s demolition is currently being discussed by the local council.

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New Relay Competition Featured In Swimming Victoria 2017/18 Schedule

Australia’s Swimming Victoria announced its 2017-18 competitive event calendar, highlighted by a new relay competition.

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2017 Arena PSS Indy – British Invasion Mix Of Veterans & New Faces

Even though 100m breaststroke world record holder Adam Peaty is competing in Indianapolis, he’s listed as swimming one event you wouldn’t expect.

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Denis Cotterell Calls Out Sun Yang Haters That Live In ‘Glass Houses’

“It’s nice when you’re in glass houses,” storied Aussie coach Denis Cotterell says of the cloud that continues to cover Chinese gold medalist Sun Yang’s head since his 2014 doping suspension.

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Britain’s Roberto Pavoni Announces Retirement from Swimming

Roberto Pavoni becomes the second Brit in as many days to announce a retirement from competitive swimming. Pavoni, at 25…

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2017 U Sport Swimming Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson will look to hold off Kylie Masse in tonight’s 200 IM final.

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8th EurocomSwim at Massy: Desplanches Doubles; Grangeon, Bonnet Win Signature Events

French record-holder Lara Grangeon won her signature 400 IM on Sunday at the 8th EurocomSwim National Meet at Massy.

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