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Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships – Day Three

On the third day of the Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships two swimmers who excelled at the European Short…

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Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships – Day Two

Day two of the Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships in Copenhagen highlighted more of Danish Swimming’s young stars. 17…

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Australian Sports Commission Unveils the Plan They Hope Will Give Them the ‘Winning Edge’

At the conclusion of a review process that began almost immediately after the 2012 London Olympic Games ended the Australian…

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Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships – Day One

The Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships are being held in Copenhagen (specifically Bronshoj) over the next four days. The Danes…

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Brazilian Sprinting Great Bruno Fratus to Train with European ADN Project

Brazilian sprinter Bruno Fratus (above) will follow his coach to train in Europe. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Is Ian Thorpe Relevant Today?

Swim News: “A thorough biography of Ian Thorpe’s life and career was completed in 2004 by Greg Hunter, so what’s left to learn?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)

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Australian Institute of Sport One of Many Strategies Under Review

The public reaction to Australia’s failures at the 2012 London Olympics keep on coming. In todays Herald Sun, one of the…

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Former Florida All-American Omar Pinzon Tests Positive for Illegal Drugs

Omar Pinzon, an Olympic semi-finalist, has tested positive for an illegal street drug at Colombia’s National Games.

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Sprint News 11/27/12: Ottesen Out of 100 For Worlds; Franklin for SI Award; Grand Canyon Joins WAC

Jeanette Ottesen (above) has cut back on her schedule for Worlds, Missy has been nominated for SI’s Fans’ Choice award; and the WAC has a new member. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Eamon Sullivan to Answer to Courts Over Joy Ride

As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald Australia’s Eamon Sullivan, 2008 Olympic silver medallist in the 100 freestyle and former…

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Former WR Holder Joanne Jackson Latest British Olympian to Retire

Joanne Jackson has called it a career in the UK (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)

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McCabe and Cochrane Win Swimmer of the Year at the Big Splash Awards

The Third Annual Big Splash Awards were held this evening at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto. Before the event the…

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Sprint news 11/26/12: Blume to Nice; Brazilian Juniors; Mass. HS Swimming Back At It

Lotte Friis (above) brought a Danish teammate with her to France. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Canada Ready to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Swimmers and Coaches at the Third Annual Big Splash Awards

This evening Swimming Canada will be holding the Third Annual Big Splash, Canada’s version of the Golden Goggle Awards. The…

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USC Men Sign Euro Champ Medalist; to Join Team in January

USC isn’t done loading up for their 2012-2013 squad. (Photo of Vlad Morozov Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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