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IOC Calls McLaren Report “Shocking,” Schedules Conference

Following the publication of WADA’s report by Richard McLaren on systematic state-sponsored doping in Russia and McLaren’s conference, the International Olympic Committee has released a statement on the findings.

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New Report Confirms State-Sponsored Doping In Russia

A report on the systematic doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games led by Canadian law professor Richard McLaren was published this morning at 9:00 EST confirming state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 76: Five Cities In The State 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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Yuliya Efimova, Farida Osman Win Again to Close 2016 LA Invite

Cal’s Farida Osman racked up another win tonight after taking the 50 free title yesterday. This time she was the fastest woman in the 100 fly, clocking a 58.45 to give herself the only sub-1:00 swim of the final.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 74: From Paraná to 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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Martin Hammer Breaks Norwegian Record With 22.75 In 50 Free

University of Tampa swimmer Martin Hammer set a new Norwegian national record at the Norwegian National Championships this morning. He broke his own record and finished first in the men’s 50 freestyle with a time of 22.75, barely breaking his previous record of 22.77. Hammer set his previous record at the Settecoli Trophy meet which took place in Rome, Italy from June 24-26.

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Egypt’s Mohamed Samy Gives Verbal to Indiana for Spring 2017

Mohamed Samy, a bronze medalist at the 2015 FINA World Junior Championships, has given his verbal commitment to Indiana University.

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Svetlana Chimrova Breaks Russian Record in 100 Fly at Russia Cup

2016 Russia Cup July 17th-18th, 2016 Ruza, Russia Long Course Meters Full, live results available here Svetlana Chimrova has broken…

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474 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 474 Swim Jobs you might love.

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Dearing, Rasovszky Win Open Water Junior Titles in Women’s, Men’s 10K

Alice Dearing of Great Britain and Kristoff Rasovszky of Hungary won the world junior titles in the open water 10k today at the Open Water Junior World Championships in the Netherlands.

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Costa Finishes with Three Wins at the Spanish Open

Melani Costa finished the Spanish Open in Las Palmas by collecting gold in both the 100 freestyle and 200 backstroke…

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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio

The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.

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U.S. Trials’ Impact On World’s Top 5 In Each Event: Men’s Edition

Josh Prenot represents America’s only swimmer to hold a top time in the world heading into Rio.

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After Summit, FINA “Concerned” About Calls to Ban Russia from Olympics

FINA, the world governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement outlining their “concern” for calls from American and…

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Tony Azevedo Has The Answers, But Test Your Own Olympic Knowledge

Do you know which 2 events were added to Rio 2016?

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