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Rio 2016 announces 83 cities of Olympic Torch Relay route

The Rio 2016 organizing Committee has announced the first 83 cities in the Olympic Torch Relay route before the 2016 Olympic Games. They mark the finishing spot for the torch on each day of the relay.

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Britain’s Swimming Teachers Association under investigation on financial concerns

British-based Swimming Teachers Association (STA) is under investigation as questions about finances have arisen, The Independent reports.

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AP: Waterborne Viruses A Major Concern In Rio 2016 Olympic Waters

These viruses are known to cause respiratory and digestive illness, including explosive diarrhea and vomiting, but can lead to more serious heart, brain and other diseases.

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2015 World Championship Preview: Men’s 200 Butterfly

Daiya Seto of Japan will look to dethrone South Africa’s Chad Le Clos for the 200m butterfly crown in Kazan.

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Stephen Milne Ready to Represent at Maiden World Championships

Stephen Milne, like many of the British team for the 2015 World Championships, has been continually improving in the last…

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Aussie’s Kareena Lee Collapses After 10k, Pulls Out of 25k in Kazan

Swimming Australia has withdrawn one of its open water swimmers from her remaining event at the 2015 FINA World Championships….

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Germany Dominates the Mixed 5 km Team Event

Germany took the gold in the mixed 5 km team event finishing 16 seconds ahead of the field….

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Video Interview: Rob Muffels, Mixed 5 km Team Event Champion

The German team consisting of Christian Reichert, Rob Muffels and Isabelle Franziska Harle won the mixed 5 km team event in Kazan by over 16 seconds.

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British Contingent Ready for World Championships

The British team of 29 athletes features the likes of Commonwealth and European Champions Adam Peaty, Jazz Carlin, Ross Murdoch, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and Chris Walker-Hebborn.

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2015 World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest presented by TYR

Win a TYR prize pack including the Avictor technical suit in this summer’s World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest.

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Michael Phelps Says His Goals are “Non-Stop”; Describes Perfect Race

Phelps talks to Doha GOALS conference attendees about what drives him to excellence in and out of the pool.

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Ontario Record Highlights Day One At Canadian Age Group Championships

Etobicoke kept things rolling as Olivia Anderson won the 1500m freestyle with a time of 16:44.50. She will be representing team Canada at the World Junior Championships later this season.

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Canadian Swimmers Given Medal Incentive For World Championships

The Canadian Chicken Farmers of Canada will be offering an incentive to Canadian swimmers competing at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Martinenghi sweeps 100, 200 breast over days 2 and 3 of European Youth Olympic Festival

Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi has taken the limelight at the European Youth Olympic Festival, winning the 100 and 200 breaststrokes on consecutive days.

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2015 World Championships Preview: Men’s 50 Butterfly

Chad Le Clos will look to continue his recent 50m fly dominance at the world championships.

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