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Swimming Canada Sets Up Training Base In Japan

Swimming Canada announced today that they would be establishing a training base in the Wakayama Prefecture in Japan.

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Michael Phelps Cries seeing Under Armour Video for the First Time

Both Michael Phelps and his fiancee Nicole Johnson were brought to tears after watching the new Under Armour commercial for the first time…

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Tokyo 2020 Faces Stadium Fire Hazard Issue With Olympic Cauldron

Even with the Rio Olympic Games right on the horizon, Tokyo’s preparations to host the 2020 Olympic Games are well underway. And, now those plans have hit a significant snag.

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Korean Council/Olympic Committees Merge; Impact On Park’s Ban Unknown

A merger between the Korean Council of Sport (KOCOA) and the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) has been approved and is set to be completed by the end of the month. Will this impact the possible 3-year extension to Olympic swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s existing 18-month doping ban?

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275 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 275 Swim Jobs you might love.

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Marcelo Acosta Makes El Salvador History With First Olympic “A” Cut

Marcelo Acosta becomes first swimmer from El Salvador to qualify for the Olympic Games.

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Mexico’s Olympic Committee Suspends Aquatics President Kiril Todorov

The Mexican Olympic Committee suspended Kiril Todorov, president of the Mexican Swimming Federation.

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Comité Olímpico Mexicano Suspende a Kiril Todorov

Comité Olímpico Mexicano suspende a Kiril Todorov de su posicion como segundo vocal del comite ejecutivo del COM.

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London 2016 Schools Program Launched After Unprecedented Response

The London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships has today officially launched its schools programme after an unprecedented and overwhelming response from children across the capital to watch the historic event in May.

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Manaudou Posts 48.00 100 Free to Close Marseille Golden Tour

Florent Manaudou led the field in the men’s 100 free with a 48.00, his second-best time in the event and the third-fastest performance in the world so far this season. Only his own 47.98 and Cameron McEvoy’s 47.56 have been faster.

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Team USA’s Medal Count In Rio To Be Posted On Freedom Tower

A special treat awaits New Yorkers during the Rio Olympic Games.

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3 Teams, 24 Duets Secure Olympic Spots At FINA Synchro Qualifier

Ukraine, Japan, and Italy will join the five teams that have already qualified in Olympic synchro competition this summer.

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International Swim Meeting Berlin (ISM): Photo vault

ISM International Swim Meeting, Berlin March 4 to 6, 2016 “SSE Europasportpark”, Berlin, Germany Meet site Results More than 1400 swimmers…

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Mexican Olympic Committee Closes Pools At Olympic Sports Center

In the latest development on the Mexican swimming debacle, the Mexican Olympic Committee has closed the aquatic facilities at the Mexican Olympic Sports Center due to budgetary concerns.

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