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Fusion Swim Camps Feature Top-notch Swim Programs at the University of Denver & Denison University

The two 2016 Fusion Swim Camps have been set up so young swimmers can hone their skills in competitive strokes, turn mechanics, breathing and body positioning. A strong emphasis is placed on overall conditioning.

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Grabich & Quintero Square Off At South American Championships

Venezuelan freestyle studs Federico Grabich and Cristian Quintero will face each other several times before the South American Championships are done and dusted.

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China Anuncia 6 Pruebas Positivas por Dopaje

China anuncia seis positivos por dopaje entre 2015 y 2016.

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Distance Legend Grant Hackett: “My 400 Free Is Iffy”

Australian legend Grant Hackett hopes to earn a slot on his nation’s roster for Rio individually in the 400m freestyle, as well as a member of the 800m freestyle relay, even despite recent setbacks.

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How To Qualify For the 2016 Canadian Olympic Team

Swimming Canada’s selection process is unique, posing seven different ways that an athlete can qualify for the team. When an athlete meets one of the seven qualifying criteria, Swimming Canada will submit their nominates to the Canadian Olympic Committee who will ultimately approve the nominations.

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Sjostrom Records World’s Fastest 50 Butterfly in Stockholm

Sarah Sjostrom won the 50 butterfly at the Stockholm Open in a time of 25.15…

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17-Year-Old Chalmers Posts a 1:47.23 200 Freestyle in Adelaide

17 year old Kyle Chalmers took the men’s 200 freestyle at the Australian Age Group Championships in a time of 1:47.23…

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FINA Issues Statement On Chinese Swimmers’ Warning Penalties

“FINA has received the decisions issued on these two athletes, and is currently reviewing them.”

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Ashby Earns 200 IM Rio Qualifying Mark, Downs NZ National Record

On day 3 in Auckland, 20-year-old Bradlee Ashby raked in an Olympic-qualifying time in the men’s 200m IM, taking the event in a time of 1:59.76.

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Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony

“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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USA, Italy, Russia and Spain Are Rio 2016 Bound in Women’s Water Polo

USA, Italy, Russia and Spain all secured a spot for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, following the FINA Women’s Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament, which was held in Gouda (NED) from March 21-28.

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Tough Cut: Why Olympic Times for France Are So Fast

Don’t cry for Lara Grangeon- the time she needs is hard for good reason

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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Canadian Junior Worlds Team Member Stephen Calkins Commits to Denver

Stephen Calkins, a senior at William Aberhart High School in Calgary, Canada, has committed to swim at University of Denver…

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Swimming Canada Posts Meet Guidelines for Suspended Federations

According to the guidelines, Mexican swimmers are not to be referred to as “representing Mexico.”

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