International

Banned Brian King Still On Deck In Australia

In June we reported how controversial Australian swim coach Brian King received a three-year suspension from coaching children, as well as a…

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USOC: “There Is Work To Be Done Between Now And Rio”

Michael Phelps was dropped from the Worlds roster, a fact which didn’t help the U.S. Worlds medal haul the USOC examined earlier this week.

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Is Australia Becoming A Drug Cheat Haven?

Sun Yang had served a doping ban last year, but is still allowed to train at unofficial, non-excellence training centers in Australia.

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Queensland Wins 7th-Straight Australian States Teams Title

Queensland got off to a flying start and didn’t look back on their way to winning their 7th straight State…

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Why The Fundamental Law of Inertia Matters In Swimming

Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.

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In Le Clos’ Hong Kong absence, Van der Burgh Expands World Cup Points Lead

Defending World Cup champion Chad le Clos did not contest the opening stop of Cluster #2 in Hong Kong, and his South African countryman Cameron van der Burgh took advantage, tightening his grasp on the series points lead.

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Hosszu’s $13K Leads Money-Earners From Hong Kong World Cup

Katinka Hosszu continues to cash in on the FINA World Cup series, leading all money earners by nearly $10,000 in Hong Kong.

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Katinka Hosszu Finishes Hong Kong World Cup With 8 Gold Medals

Katinka Hosszu (HUN) was the most prolific winner of the third leg of the 2015 Hong Kong World Cup, earning eight gold medals and ten overall.

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Copa del Mundo de la FINA 2015, Hong Kong: Recapitulación del día 1

Missy Franklin se quedó con el bronce tras un duro enfrentamiento en los 200m espalda contra Seebohm y Hosszu.

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The Main Set Podcast: Episode 2 – Santo Condorelli

Joined by up-and-coming World Championship finalist Santo Condorelli, Swimswam would like to introduce episode two of “The Main Set.”

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2015 FINA World Cup Hong Kong: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Missy Franklin wound up with the bronze in a fierce 200m backstroke showdown with Seebohm and Hosszu.

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British Para-Swimming Announces Performance Squads for 2016

A group of 44 athletes has been selected to join the British Para-Swimming Podium and Podium Potential Programme as the sport enters the final stretch for Rio.

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Janet Evans Named LA 2024 Athletes’ Commission Vice Chair

Janet Evans will be playing a big role in ensuring athletes’ voices are heard within the bid plans for Los Angeles 2024.

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Michael Jamieson Moves to New Training Home at Edinburgh

Michael Jamieson says good-bye to the University of Bath and sets his Rio sights on Edinburgh.

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Hong Kong World Cup: Hosszu Says Matching 10 Golds From 2014 Will Be Difficult

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu is heading back to the site of one of her finest performances of 2014, the Hong Kong stop of the World Cup. But she says matching her medal haul from a year ago will be a tall order.

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