International

FINA Issues Statement On Chinese Swimmers’ Warning Penalties

“FINA has received the decisions issued on these two athletes, and is currently reviewing them.”

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Ashby Earns 200 IM Rio Qualifying Mark, Downs NZ National Record

On day 3 in Auckland, 20-year-old Bradlee Ashby raked in an Olympic-qualifying time in the men’s 200m IM, taking the event in a time of 1:59.76.

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Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony

“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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USA, Italy, Russia and Spain Are Rio 2016 Bound in Women’s Water Polo

USA, Italy, Russia and Spain all secured a spot for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, following the FINA Women’s Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament, which was held in Gouda (NED) from March 21-28.

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Tough Cut: Why Olympic Times for France Are So Fast

Don’t cry for Lara Grangeon- the time she needs is hard for good reason

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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Canadian Junior Worlds Team Member Stephen Calkins Commits to Denver

Stephen Calkins, a senior at William Aberhart High School in Calgary, Canada, has committed to swim at University of Denver…

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Swimming Canada Posts Meet Guidelines for Suspended Federations

According to the guidelines, Mexican swimmers are not to be referred to as “representing Mexico.”

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Ryan Murphy to Compete at Canadian Olympic Trials (PSYCH SHEETS)

Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Murphy, Tom Shields, and Elizabeth Beisel will also be among the deep lineup of foreign swimmers attending the country’s semi-open Olympic and Paralympic Trials.

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Fernanda Gonzalez Training With Colorado Stars

Last fall, Gonzalez made the decision to leave Gainesville, FL and move to Colorado where she trains with Colorado Stars.

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Documentary: “Swimming the French Way” Just in Time for French Trials

On opening day of the 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Selection meet, beIN Sports televised the Laurent Bouit documentary “Champions Factory: Swimming The French Way.” Click above to watch the teaser.

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NBC Announces $1 Billion In Rio Advertising Sales

We reported back in January how American broadcast station NBC was confident that the estimated $1.3 billion in advertising revenue from the 2012 London Olympic Games would be surpassed and now it appears the company’s projections were correct.

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Rio Roll Call: Men’s Relay Qualification As It Stands Today

Which relay teams would rock the lanes in Rio if qualification ended today?

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Sergio Lopez Confirms Joseph Schooling’s Event Line-up For Rio

Joseph Schooling and Singapore Head Coach Sergio Lopez have confirmed the young gun’s schedule for Rio, saying he will compete in two events, of which one is certain and the other is still to be determined.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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