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National record-holder Scarcella heads Italian squad for World U Games

Italy has announced its team for the 2015 World University Games, highlighted by national record-holding breaststroker Ilaria Scarcella.

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Simon, Schwingenschlogl, Wolf among 10 swimmers on Germany’s World University Games team

Germany has announced its roster for next months World University Games, with a number of American NCAA standouts joining German college stars.

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Swim Job: United World college of South East Asia seeks Swim Coach

The Dover campus has a 50m x 25m pool and a learner pool that caters for Physical Education lessons; a comprehensive learn to swim programme and; a large competitive swim team after school and at weekends.

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Frederic Vergnoux, Coach of Spain’s Mireia Belmonte, Talks Injury, Upcoming Meets in Exclusive Interview

After having pulled out of the Mare Nostrum Series, as well as Italy’s Sette Colli competitions this month, what does the future hold for Spanish superstar Mireia Belmonte? Coach Frederic Vergnoux fills us in.

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Barbara Jardin – Training With Diabetes On The Road To Rio

Jardin was diagnosed with diabetes, something that kept her out of the water from August 2014 to January 2015.

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FINA Releases Statement on Australian Kylie Palmer’s Positive Doping Test; Expedited Hearing Unlikely

FINA has released its official statement regarding the positive doping test findings for Australian record holder and 2008 Olympic gold…

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3 Steps to Overnight Swim Meet Recovery

From the moment finals end until prelims begin the next morning, you have the greatest opportunity to maximize your recovery. Knowing how to take control of those 12-16 hours away from the pool will help you perform at your best throughout the meet.

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Men’s 800m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can The Distance Stars Get Back Under 7:40 This Year?

Sun Yang will look to improve China’s streak in this event to four this summer, after he has won the last two and Zhang Lin won in 2009.

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Men’s 400m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Sun Yang Has A Target On His Back

In the past, Sun has proven his talent and closing ability can be lethal. Recently, however, he hasn’t been swimming at the same level since serving his doping suspension.

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Danish Juniors Look to Qualify for Swedish Swim Games in Baku

The Danish Swimming Federation has announced the first junior national team competition of the 2015/16 season…

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Australian Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer withdraws from Worlds after failed drug test

Australian record-holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer has withdrawn from the Australian World Championships team after being notified of a nearly-two-year-old failed doping test

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Jamieson Looks to Get Back on Track at the US National Championships

Michael Jamieson is looking to make the best out of a disappointing season by putting up a world class time at US Nationals…

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Egyptian Swimmer Fails Doping Test, Banned For Two Years

On November 27, 2014, he tested positive to the prohibited substance Ephedrine (Class S.6 Specified Stimulant).

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Record $5.5 Million in Prize Money Available at 2015 World Championships

If Missy Franklin repeats her 6 gold medal performance from the 2013 World Championships in 2015, she will amass almost $75,000 in FINA prize money alone now that she’s a professional.

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130 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Want a job in swimming? Here are 130 Swim Jobs you might love.

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