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8 Things Swimmers Hate To Hear

#6 – Are you going to the Olympics?

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2014 Swammy Awards: Female Asian Swimmer of the Year Ye Shiwen

Even in a relatively uneventful year (by her standards, at least), China’s Ye Shiwen was far and away the top female swimmer in Asia.

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Cunha, Cielo, Santana earn nominations for Brazil Olympic Awards

The Olympic Committee of Brazil held its annual Brazil Olympic Awards this week, and several swimmers earned nominations for the event’s top awards.

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Brazil’s Flamengo club to build R$4 million new pool

Flamengo, once one of the most successful and well-known swim clubs in Brazil, is planning to build a new R$4 million (R$ stands for Brazil’s currency, the real) facility in an effort to return to its former elite status.

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What a Difference a Decade Makes: Overcoming the Cultural Challenges for Women’s Swimming in Brazil

Etienne Medeiros’ World Championship and World Record in Doha has been a decade in the making.

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VIDEO: Tickets on sale for 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow

The 2015 IPC World Championships will be held in Glasgow, Scotland this coming July, and tickets are now on sale.

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Cielo Not Entered to Swim the Individual 100 Freestyle at Brazilian Nationals

After winning the World Short Course Championships Cesar Cielo is not entered in the individual 100 freestyle at the Brazilian National Championships…

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Swimmer Thoughts from 2014 Scottish Nationals

Corrie Scott gives thoughts on swimming short course, as the Scottish Short Course Nationals meet concluded on Sunday.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Scottish 100 Backstroke Champion Ryan Bennett Missed Record By .01

Ryan Bennett is part of a growing training group at the University of Stirling.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Kathryn Johnstone Talks Breaststroke of a Longer Variety

Scottish breaststroker Kathryn Johnstone discusses trying her hand at the 200 meter race, and why she’s beginning to enjoy it more-and-more as compared to her primary 50 and 100 meter races.

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Germany’s Deibler Announces Retirement Weeks After Setting World Record

24-year-old Markus Deibler has decided to call it quits and pursue interests outside of the pool.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Commonwealth Coach Graham Wardell Coaching His Last Meet in Scotland

In the above video, Scottish Commonwealth Games head coach Graham Wardell gives his final thoughts before heading off to his new post…

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UK Special Needs Swim Coach Wins BBC’s Unsung Hero Award

Jill Stidever was honored with the BBC’s 2014 Unsung Hero Award for her work in special needs swim instruction.

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Race Video: Day 2 Scottish National SC Championships

Here’s your race footage from Day 2 of the Scottish Gas National Short Course Championships

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