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Arena Confirmed as New Partner of Swimming Australia

Swimming Australia is starting out 2017 with a new partner, as its partnership with Arena was confirmed on Wednesday night.

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Flying Car May Light Tokyo 2020 Olympic Cauldron

The lighting of Tokyo 2020’s Olympic cauldron may be performed by a flying car, a la ‘Back To The Future.’

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South Africa’s Calvyn Justus Nominated for 2017 Shorty Awards

South African Olympic swimmer Calvyn Justus has been nominated for a Shorty Award based on his social media presence.

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After Setting SA Record Last Year, Maranhao Dropped by Club for Being Too Old

Brazilian swimmer Joanna Maranhao, who was part of the 800 free relay that broke a South American Record at the Rio Olympics, has been dropped by the Pinheiros swim club on the basis that she’s too old to swim in Tokyo 2020.

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Kenyan Swimming Federation President To Resign Amid Theft Charges

Ben Ekumbo, the president of the Kenyan Swimming Federation, has resigned from the role amid theft charges from his arrest this past November.

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Cardiff Coach, Former Head Coach Of Ireland Keith Bewley Mourned

The British swimming community continues to mourn the passing of Coach Keith Bewley, the City of Cardiff Swimming Club coach and former Head Coach of Swimming Ireland who passed away suddenly this week at the age of 69.

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Chalmers Kicks Off 16-Race Campaign With 100 Fly Win In Adelaide

2016 Olympic Champion and World Junior Record Holder Kyle Chalmers is just getting started in Adelaide.

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Sjostrom Scores 2nd Consecutive Swedish Sports Woman Of The Year Award

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom earned her nation’s Sports Woman of the Year award for the 2nd consecutive year.

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Shark Sightings Put Crews On Alert For Aussie Open Water Nationals

There has reportedly been an increase in shark sightings ahead of the 2017 Australian National Open Water Championships.

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City Of Derby Clubs Losing Pool Space Due To Rising Moorways Costs

The trials and tribulations concerning pool space within the City of Derby, UK continues.

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James Magnussen Sets Sights On 2018 Commonwealth Games

“I don’t even believe I’ve reached my best yet,” says 25-year-old Aussie sprinter James Magnussen as he looks to the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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LA 2024 Bid Organizers Propose Groundbreaking 2-Site Opening Ceremony

Two stadiums may be included in the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, should Los Angeles win the 2024 bid.

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Webby & Scott Win New Zealand Open Water Titles In Wetsuits

28-year-old Charlotte Webby won the New Zealand Open Water Championship title, a race where FINA’s new wetsuit bylaws were enacted.

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Katinka Hosszu once again at the Euro Meet Luxembourg

2017 EURO MEET January 27th-29th, 2017 D’Coque Aquatic Center in Luxembourg Meet Site Start Lists/Results Live Streaming   Three-time Olympic…

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Michael Phelps Google Trends Data: Who Loves Him The Most?

Google Trends helps reveal where MP’s biggest fans reside within the U.S. and worldwide.

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