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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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McKeown Sets New 200 Backstroke Age Group Record in Adelaide

14 year old Kaylee McKeown destroyed the field on her way to setting a new Australian age group mark in the women’s 200 backstroke…

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 1 Prelims

Lara Grangeon is the top seed in the women’s 400 IM on Day 1 of the 2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier.

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3 NCAA Record Breakers Who Will Make Rio (And One Who Won’t)

Townley Haas could be making a move into Rio contention in the 200 free

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Stanley Snatches 200 Free FINA A Cut On Day 2 Of New Zealand Trials

Matamata Swim Club’s Matt Stanley scored an Olympic-qualifying mark en route to winning the men’s 200m freestyle right off the bat in the morning’s prelims session of New Zealand’s Olympic Trials.

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2 Of 3 Chinese Who Failed Doping Tests Issued Warning Penalty

The Chinese Swimming Association has announced it will be issuing ‘warning penalties’ to 2 of 3 of its swimmers who recently tested positively for a banned substance.

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2016 French Nationals in Montpellier: Fan Guide – Men’s Meet

Jérémy Stravius of Amiens is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 fly, and 200 IM at 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials in Montpellier.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Fan Guide – Womens Meet

The French Elite Long Course National Championships will take place over 12 sessions from Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3 at the Antigone pool in Montpellier. Here is a guide to the women’s races.

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Brazilian Sports Minister Relieved Of Post Just 4 Months Out From Rio

Just over 130 days out from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, it’s been announced that host nation Brazil’s Sports Minister has been removed from his post.

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Sjostrom and Koch Highlight a Strong Field Competing in Stockholm

World champions Sarah Sjostrom and Marco Koch will highlight a strong field competing at the Stockholm Open…

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Boyle Kicks Off Day 1 Of New Zealand Trials With 800 Free Victory

Right off the bat on day 1 of New Zealand’s Olympic Trials, Kiwi stand-out Lauren Boyle nailed a qualifying time for Rio by racing her way to an 800m freestyle victory.

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300 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 300 Swim Jobs you might love.

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