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Rio Torch Relay Day 80: Torch Closes In On City of São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Kaneto Favored in 200 Breast Sans Americans

Japans Rie Kaneto is the only sub-2:20 performer this year, and will look to lead an Olympic final without any Americans.

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First World Record Attempt in Olympic City

  The first world record attempt in the Olympic City will be made days before the Opening Ceremonies even begin–…

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Previously Suspended Rio Anti-Doping Lab Receives Accreditation

WADA announced today that the Rio lab that was previously suspended has been given its accreditation back in time for the Games.

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Watch FINA’s Montage Of Recent World Record-Setting Moments

FINA has pieced together old and new moments documenting world records across the long course and short course formats of our sport.

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Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic Team on Twitter, Instagram

Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic roster during their road to Rio!

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2016 Rio Olympics Previews: 2 World Leaders Clash in Women’s 200 Free

Katie Ledecky will attempt to handle Sarah Sjostrom in the 200 free in Rio in a blockbuster showdown between two forces in the sport of swimming.

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Follow the Australian Olympic Swim Team on Twitter and Instagram

Follow the Australian swim team on their social media accounts during their Olympic adventures.

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Second Wave of Reanalysis Reveals 45 New Positive Olympic Tests

A second round of reanalysis of samples from the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Summer Olympic Games has unveiled 45…

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Rivalry Set to Light up Rio Olympic Games – The Chad le Clos Story

Chad le Clos’ and Michael Phelps are set to battle in the pool at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

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Ruck Posts 1:59.9 200 Free to Win Another Title at Gresham Sectionals

On the second night of the 2016 Greshman Sectionals in Oregon, Canadian Olympian Taylor Ruck added another event win, this time taking the title in the women’s 200 free.

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Win With Dolphin Kick, The 5th Stroke

Coach Eddie Reese dedicates sets in each practice to improving the dolphin kick. It is no wonder that Texas had 6 out of 8 finalists in the men’s 100 yard fly at the NCAA Division 1 Championships this year.

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10 Career Lessons You Learn from Competitive Swimming

#4 – You’ve learned how to win—and lose—with grace.

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Rockwood Women Crush 400 Free Relay Record at Mizzou Sectional Day Two

Lauren Votava and Jordan Stout took their second 1-2 finish and helped Rockwood Swim Club break a Sectional Relay Record on day two at the 2016 Region VIII Championships at Mizzou.

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Ukraine Swim Team Doctor Given Four-Year Doping Ban

The dominoes continue to fall in the maelstrom of doping scandals that have washed through 2016, with mere days remaining before the…

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