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FINA Announces Olympic Officials For Rio 2016

FINA has announced the team of 22 officials who will judge the swimming portion of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Chalmers Wins 200 IM, 50 Back On Day 3 Of South Aussie States

Marion Swimming Club dominated several events on day 3 of the South Australian States, with young gun Kyle Chalmers leading the charge.

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Montenegro Stuns Hungary to Reach European Water Polo Final

The country of less than a million inhabitants would not be denied against traditional power Hungary.

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Magnussen Delivers Win In First Race Back At Vic Open

James Magnussen scored a mark of 49.35 to take the men’s 100m freestyle win in Melbourne, while breaststroker Georgia Bohl raced into the world’s top 10 in the women’s 100m.

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Putting the ‘Funk’ in Funky Trunks

Funk wears his Funky Trunks every day. He loves the brand and the name.

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Herning, Denmark Opens New 10 Lane, 50m Pool

The pool will be immediately be a destination for Danish swimming.

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Stingy Defense Sends Hungary To Euro Finals With 10-5 Win Over Italy

Hungarian goalie Edina Gangl allowed just 5 goals as her team topped Italy 10-5 to move past the semifinal round at the 2016 European Water Polo Championships.

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Magnussen Takes Top Seed In 100 Free On Day 1 Of Victorian Open

Former World Champion, James Magnussen, made his post-shoulder-surgery debut in Melbourne today, clocking a 50.05 100m freestyle time for the top seed headed into finals.

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Watch Hackett, Fraser-Holmes and Smith at Work in Miami (Video)

The following video contains highlights from the Miami Swimming Club’s practice on December 23rd…

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2016 Flanders Speedo Cup – Antwerp – Preview

World Champion James Guy of Great Britain will be competing in both the 200 and 400 freestyle in Antwerp…

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Dutch Women Outlast Spain In Thrilling OT Shootout In European Semis

The women of the Netherlands eked out a semifinal win at the 2016 European Water Polo Championships, beating Spain in a thrilling penalty shootout.

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Team USA ‘Not Anticipating’ Changes In Olympic Relay Swimmer Selection

Despite a change in FINA’s rules regarding relay swimmers at the Olympics, USA Swimming says it doesn’t plan to change its selection procedures for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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BridgeAthletic Building Blocks #4 – TRX

The BridgeAthletic Building Blocks Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck.

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Chalmers Clocks Sub-50 100 Free On Day 2 of South Australian States

49.30 got the job done for young Australian sprinter, Kyle Chalmers, to win the 17-18 boys’ 100 freestyle at South Australian States.

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5 Ways to Get the Most of Your Swim Practices

High caliber swimmers know they gotta make the most of what they are given. Here are 5 tips for pulling the most from your swim practices.

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