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Youngsters Excel At IPC Euros Day 3 Prelims

A series of youngsters put in strong performances at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Tuesday (3 May), heading into the finals as some of the fastest qualifiers in Funchal, Portugal.

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The State Of Female Swimming In South Africa: Karin Prinsloo Interview

With its Rio line-up composed of 11 males and 0 females, the gender imbalance in South African swimming has been placed directly under the spotlight. SwimSwam spoke with Karin Prinsloo, South African swimmer, about her nation’s current situation.

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Santa Clara Arena Pro Swim Series Now Open to Winter Juniors Cuts

USA Swimming has announced that OME for the Santa Clara Arena Pro Swim Series has been changed to allow entries based on Winter Junior National qualifying times.

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Centro Acuático Olímpico Tiene Como Enfoque la Sostenibilidad

Brasil reveló oficialmente el Estadio Acuático Olímpico para los Juegos de Rio 2016, con un énfasis en la sostenibilidad.

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Kylie Masse Named CIS Female Athlete Of The Year

Kylie Masse was named the 2015-16 female CIS athlete of the year at the 24th annual BLG awards at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary.

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World Record, All Day 2 Race Videos From 2016 IPC European Open

2016 IPC SWIMMING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Funchal, Portugal Prelims: 9:00am/Finals: 5:00pm (West European) – (4:00am/12:00pm U.S Eastern) Sunday, May 1 –…

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2016 IPC European Open: Day 3 Preview

As swimmers firmly settle into the pool on day three (Tuesday, 3 May) of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Championships, there will be no shortage of great racing.

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Northern Ontario Swim Coach Killed In Wildlife Collision

A collision with a moose killed Temikaming Northern Loons Swim Club head coach Leonard Lear last night on Highway 11 just north of North Bay, Ont.

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World record for Gabidullina at IPC European Open

Kazakhstan’s Zulfiya Gabidullina took nearly a second off the women’s 50m freestyle S3 world record to take Open gold at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, on Monday (2 May).

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Park Suplica de Rodillas por la Oportunidad de Competir en Río

El una vez estrella de la natación de Corea del Sur, Park Tae Hwan, se encuentra suplicando ser incluido en la nómina para los Juegos Olímpicos de Río.

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USA Swimming: “Olympic Ring Tattoos Shouldn’t Be An Issue At Trials”

Will swimmers bearing the Olympic rings as part of visible tattoos be DQ’d at U.S. Olympic Trials?

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4 Sets Creativos Para Mejorar la Patada

La fuerza en las piernas y flexibilidad en los tobillos son necesarios para una patada firme e intensa, pero se necesita de más.

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Start lists for German Nationals released. And all important links.

128. Deutsche Meisterschaften, Berlin – German National Championships, Berlin Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May 8, 2016 Prelims: 9 am…

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Peter Brothers Commits To Swim For University of Calgary

Distance swimmer Peter Brothers committed to swim for the University of Calgary and head coach Mike Blondal next season as he gears up to compete at the 2016 short course World Championships in December.

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Colombia Campeón General de la Copa Latina de Natación

Colombia sumó un total de 974 puntos para ganar el titulo de campeón general, superando a Italia y Honduras

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