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Hosszu, Morozov Seek To Cap World Cup Titles At Hong Kong Finale

2016 FINA WORLD CUP – Hong Kong Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, October 30, 2016 Victoria Park Swimming Pool, Hong Kong Prelims…

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WATCH: Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup – Tokyo

Check out the action here, where we’ve included all of the race videos that have been uploaded to FINA’s YouTube channel.

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FINA’s Construction Advice To Keep Tokyo 2020 New Aquatic Center Plans

Lowering the roof height and reducing seating are just two of the options FINA pitched to Tokyo 2020 organizers in an effort to maintain plans for an entirely new Olympics aquatic venue.

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Kira Toussaint Qualifies for SC Worlds at Tennessee Dual Meet

Toussaint took advantage of a new program by the Dutch Federation that allows US-based swimmers to qualify in a 25 yard pool rather than the traditional 25 meter course.

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Swimming Australia May Suffer Post-Rio Governmental Funding Cuts

As the Australian federal government seeks ways to reduce costs, the funding allotted for some Olympic sports, including Swimming Australia, may shrink.

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Check Out Quick Qualifying Times For 2017 British Swimming Champs

In the wake of the full schedule of events for the 2017 British Swimming Championships having been released last week, now the men’s and women’s qualifying times for the event have been published.

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IOC Sanctions 8 Athletes for Failing Anti-Doping Tests at London 2012

The IOC today announced that eight athletes have been disqualified from the Olympic Games London 2012. The details follow.

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Rio 2016 Organizers Facing Unpaid Vendor Bills

Plagued by budget problems throughout the lead-up to this past summer’s Olympic Games, Rio 2016 organizers are still facing monetary issues.

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IOC Continues Russian Investigations As Second McLaren Report Planned

The IOC has asked Russian authorities for details concerning doping practices spanning 2010-2015, as a follow-up to the damaging McLaren Report released this past summer.

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Olympic Bronze Medalist Kylie Masse in Calgary for Rocky Mountain Cup

Hot off the heels of Canada’s fine performance in the pool at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Kylie Masse (Windsor, ON), Olympic Bronze Medalist in the women’s 100m backstroke, and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Swim Team are here in Calgary to compete at the 2016 Rocky Mountain Cup.

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6 Coaches Apply for Russian National Team Head Coaching Positions

In accordance with orders of the All-Russian Sports Federation, the All-Russian Swimming Federation has announced 6 candidates to take over…

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Righting the [Sportsman]ship: What Sets Swimming Apart

If swimming had its own State of the Union Address, how would we rate the level of sportsmanship post-Rio 2016?

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World Record Holder Therese Alshammar Will Retire Next Week

At long last, one of the great sprint careers in swimming history is coming to an end. 39-year old Swedish…

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IOC Sanctions 9 Athletes for Failing Anti-Doping Test at Beijing 2008

The protection of clean athletes and the fight against doping are top priorities for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement.

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Hosszu Earns $14.5K, Atkinson $13.5K At Tokyo World Cup

Katinka Hosszu led all swimmers in Tokyo with $14,500 in prize money, followed closely by Alia Atkinson’s $13,500.

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