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Calgary Brings In Ray Betuzzi To Coaching Staff

CALGARY – The University of Calgary and the University of Calgary Swim Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray…

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Youth Prevails As France Hits Reset Button with SC Worlds Selection

The French Federation (FFN) has announced the 15-member team that will represent the Tricolor at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2016 in Windsor, Canada.

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Distance Standout Micka Headlines Czech Roster for Short Course Worlds

On Monday, November 21, 2016, the CSPS Executive Committee officially approved the Czech roster nominations for the 2016 FINA Short Course World…

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2016 Brazilian Open Preview: Several Olympians Set to Battle This Week

Auburn-based sprint standouts Bruno Fratus and Marcelo Chierighini, who train with the Tigers’ post grad group, will be racing in the sprint freestyles.

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British Teen Sprinter Freya Anderson Scores Another Junior Record

Freya Anderson is making a name for herself among the British sprinting contingency.

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Schooling Calls For More Funding & Support Within Singapore Swimming

Schooling calls on Singapore Swimming Association to increase funding and overall support of its budding aquatic athletes.

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No Green Water At Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Facility, Says FINA

The diving well at Maria Lenk at the 2016 Olympic Games turned heads for a number of reasons.

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Ledecky Wins 4th Straight Female Swimmer of the Year at Golden Goggles

Katy Ledecky was named Female Swimmer of the Year for the fourth straight time at the 2016 Golden Goggle awards

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New Zealand’s Rebecca Moynihan Commits to Florida Gulf Coast

Freestyler Rebecca Moynihan from Palmerston North, New Zealand has verbally committed to swim for Florida Gulf Coast University beginning in the 2017-18 season.

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Russian Paralympic Committee Must Apply For Reinstatement

On Monday, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) informed the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) that they must meet a specific reinstatement…

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2016 French SC Nationals Day 4: FFN Announces World Championships Team

There was no drama this time around; the French Federation named its World Championships squad as soon as the Short Course Championships and selection meet was over.

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2024 Olympic Bids Present At ANOC General Assembly

On November 15, the three cities bidding to host the 2024 Summer Olympics presented to the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), with L.A. championing diversity, Budapest a move toward mid-sized host cities and Paris a “friendly” Games for incoming athletes.

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Germany names short course worlds team with 12 swimmers

Germany is sending a small team of 12 swimmers to Windsor, Canada, for the 2016 SC World Championships. German head coach…

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Park Tae Hwan Points To Alleged Blackmail For Lackluster Rio Swims

Park Tae Hwan wrapped up an impressive set of performances at the Asian Swimming Championships, but is still haunted by his experience leading up to the Rio Olympic Games.

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Aussie Jess Ashwood Withdraws From Windsor Citing Illness

Originally named to Australia’s 20-strong Short Course World Championships roster, freestyler Jess Ashwood has withdrawn due to illness.

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