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VIDEO: Chad le Clos Press Conference, 2016 Berlin World Cup

Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges…

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VIDEO: Katinka Hosszu Press Conference, 2016 Berlin World Cup

Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges Former series champs Katinka Hosszu and Chad le Clos were among the high-profile swimmers…

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Katinka Hosszu – a smart lady behind the iron swimmer

Katinka Hosszu had great Olympic Games in Rio: Three gold medals, one silver and she swam a fantastic world record…

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Monte Cristo Escape Swim

“Following the exact same route as the book, I swam from the island of Ile d’If to the island of Ile Tiboulen de Maire across the bay of Marseille. The distance was 7.5 km and it took 2 hrs 5 mins. Water temperature was 21 degrees.”

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Michael Andrew fastest into 100m IM final at FINA World Cup Berlin

FINA World Cup – Berlin Tuesday, August 30 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Berlin, Germany – Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im…

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Hosszu Enters 15 Events at Berlin World Cup (Start Lists Here)

After the tour’s opening Paris stop, Vlad Morozov and Katinka Hosszu lead the points and money lists. Morozov broke the first world record of the series in the 100 IM in Paris. Alia Atkinson, who is second in women’s points, tied a world record in the 100 breast.

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Olympics NCAA Wrap Part II: 9 of top 10 Teams Earned Medals

Rising California senior Ryan Murphy was the only NCAA swimmer who competed in the 15-16 season to earn two individual gold medals in Rio.

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Tokyo 2020 Venue

Tokyo will mirror the Rio Olympics and have two venues for the aquatic events.

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Nick Thomas Dies While Attempting English Channel Crossing

English swimmer Nick Thomas has died while attempting a crossing of the English Channel without a wetsuit.

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WATCH: Alia Atkinson Tie 100 SCM Breast World Record in Chartres

Kicking off the season at the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Chartres, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson swam the women’s 100 breaststroke in World Record fashion.

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Morozov’s $19K Leads World Cup Paris-Chartes Money List

It’s a rare occurrence: Katinka Hosszu is not the highest money-earner on the FINA World Cup Series. After one stop, that title belongs to Russia’s Vladimir Morozov, who broke the 100 IM world record en route to a $19,000 weekend.

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WATCH: Vlad Morozov Set New 100 IM World Record In Chartres

In a stellar start to the new season at the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Chartres, Russian rocket Vlad Morozov blasted his way into the World Record books in the SCM 100 IM.

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Tokyo 2020 Already Collecting Heat Stroke Data To Take Safety Measures

Tokyo 2020 organizers are using technology to keep tabs on the heat index throughout the city.

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Banned Russian Olympians Set To Be Rewarded

In a ceremony late last week in the Kremlin, the Russian Olympic Committee and Russian Sports Ministry detailed the rewards program for both its competing and non-competing Olympic athletes.

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Tokyo 2020 Hopes To Use Recycled Cell Phones As Source For Medals

Tokyo 2020 organizers are targeting e-waste as source for gold, silver and bronze medals.

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