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Secret Payment Raises Questions Concerning Legitimacy of Tokyo 2020 Bid

Japan is insisting that they won the bid for the 2020 Olympic Games cleanly following a report that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid team paid 1.3 million euros ($1.48 million) to host the Games.

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WADA Suggests Taxes On Broadcasters, Sponsors To Support Anti-Doping

In an blog entry recently published on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) website, the organization’s president reveals his thoughts on potential ways global sports’ stakeholders can more robustly contribute to the clean sport cause.

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Brazilian President Rousseff Impeached 85 Days Out From Olympics

Today the Brazilian Senate has voted to proceed with the impeachment of current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, leaving the country without its leader less than 90 days from the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Three Races to Watch

All three women who stood on the medal podium for the 100 breaststroke at the 2015 Pan American Games will be taking part in the event in Charlotte…

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UK Anti-Corruption Conference Welcomes IOC Efforts in the Fight Against Corruption

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) presented its initiatives in the fight against corruption at the International Anti-Corruption Summit organised by British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday in London.

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Invictus Games a Success for UK Men and USA Marks

The Invictus Games of 2016 completed today.

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Brazil to Send Olympians to Arena Pro Swim Series – Santa Clara

Leonardo de Deus (above) is one of 7 confirmed Brazilian Olympians who will travel to race in Santa Clara in June.

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Ben Titley Named Head Coach Of Canadian Olympic Team

High Performance Centre – Ontario head coach Ben Titley will be leading the Canadian Olympic team for the first time this summer in Rio.

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LEN Releases Start Lists for 2016 European Aquatics Championships

LEN, the governing body of 52 national European Swimming Federations, released the start lists for the London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships today.

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Sergio Lopez Says Gary Tan Should Replace Him in Singapore

Read whom Sergio Lopez endorses as the next Head Coach of Singapore once he moves back to America.

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Andrew Picard (Boeckman) Also Suspended By British Governing Body ASA

18-year old Andrew Picard (formerly Andrew Laurence Boeckman) has also been suspended from membership by the Amateur Swimming Association in Great…

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Daley and Reid Win Great Britain’s First Gold of European Championship

Tom Daley and Grace Reid won Great Britain’s first gold of the London 2016 European Aquatics Championships with victory in a dramatic Mixed 3m Synchro diving final.

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364 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 364 Swim Jobs you might love.

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Para-Swimmer Hamish McLean to represent New Zealand at Paralympics

Paralympics New Zealand is delighted to announce that 16 year old Hamish McLean has been selected to represent New Zealand in Para-Swimming at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in September.

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Romashina Continues Russia’s Sweep of Synchro Titles at Europeans

Svetlana Romashina continued Russia’s clean sweep of the synchronised swimming medals to take Solo Technical gold on day four of the London 2016 European Aquatics Championships.

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