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01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News

The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.

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LEN Makes Changes To European Open Water Junior C’ships Age Groups

The Ligue Européene de Natation (LEN) has approved new age groups proposed for the European Open Water Championships.

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Ranomi Kromowidjojo Demonstrates Superhero Drill for Starts

Ranomi Kromowidjojo has one of the best starts in the world. In this video, she shows one drill she uses to work on those starts.

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10 Struggles Distance Swimmers Know All Too Well

We didn’t choose the distance life, the distance life chose us; by which I mean you probably became a distance swimmer when you finished a long set, your coach looked at you funny, and the next thing you knew, you were entered in the 500 at your next meet.

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James Magnussen: “I’m A Totally Different Person” (Audio)

James Magnussen gives insight on his current mindset headed into the Perth Aquatic Super Series.

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Budapest 2024 Venues Revealed; Public Referendum Blocked

Budapest reveals more information on the venues to be constructed should it be awarded the 2024 Olympic Games.

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6 Things You Can Learn From An Age Group Swimmer

Maturing as a swimmer is great. As you get older, you figure out your best events, make your best friends in the sport, develop your race strategies, and discover which type of coaching style works best for you. But that doesn’t mean you won’t ever feel wistful for your days as an age group swimmer.

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Scottish Youth Squad to be Challenged in Luxembourg

The Scottish Youth Squad will this weekend be competing at the Euro Meet in Luxembourg as part of this year’s National Programme. The competitive opportunity will likely prove to be a test for the youngsters aged between 14 and 16 as they compete against a high class field of senior athletes from across Europe.

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Santo Condorelli Flips Off His Dad Before Every Race

Before every big race, Santo Condorelli flies the one-finger salute to his father…who sends it right back.

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World Championship Medalist McEvoy Shares Two of His Favourite Sets

Find out two of World Championships silver medalist Cameron McEvoy’s favourite sets…

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52.7 Breaststroker Craig Emslie Verbally Commits to Tar Heels for 2016

Craig Emslie, a sophomore at IRSC who is originally from South Africa, will swim for University of North Carolina in the fall of 2016.

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LEN Establishes New European Junior Records, Expands Age Groups

The LEN has approved the implementation of European Junior Records, effective January 1, 2016.

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Livestream schedule for Euro Meet Luxembourg now available

The stage is set in Luxembourg for the 2016 Euro Meet, to be held from the 29th-31st of January at…

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European Medalist Szczepanski Accused of 2nd Doping Violation

20-year old swimmer Sebastian Szczepanski has failed a drugs test. Szczepanski won the bronze medals in the 50 m and 100…

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Ex-World Sailing CEO Claims He Was Fired Over Rio Water Complaints

Ex-World Sailing CEO Peter Sowrey claims he was fired for wanting to take health precautions for the Olympic Games.

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