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Anton Ipsen, Mie Nielsen Each Snag Triple Gold Through Day 3 of 2015 Danish Nationals

Anton Ipsen threw down three title-winning times so far at Danish Nationals, taking wins in the 400m free, 1500m free and 400m IM.

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Katinka Hosszu Isn’t Sharing Worlds Lineup; Hungary Names Squad of 23

After Saturday’s conclusion of Hungary Nationals, the Hungarian Swimming Federation has announced their roster for the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Nigeria names 3 to 2015 FINA World Champs roster

Nigeria will join the ranks at the 2015 World Championships of swimming, naming a 3-person roster for next month’s international competition, according to WSCA news.

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French Swimming Federation hopes Henique will recover in time for Kazan

FFN, the French swimming federation, published a press release today supporting former World Champs bronze medalist Melanie Henique, who is recovering from an assault a few weeks ago.

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Former Canadian Olympian Jake Tapp Named Assistant Coach At The University Of New Mexico

University of Mexico head coach Kunio Kono announced former world record holder and Canadian Olympic swimmer Jake Tapp as the new assistant coach for the 2015-2016 season.

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Five Big Things From Day Three of the World University Games

Five big things we noticed from day three of the World University Games…

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Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life

Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”

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Mid-Level Belarusian Swimmer Handed 4-Year Doping Suspension

Belarusian swimmer Arseniy Gvozdeu (sometimes anglicised Arsenii Hvazdeu or Hvazdzeu) has been given a four-year doping suspension by the National Andti-Doping Agency of Belarus…

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Doyle Sets New Irish Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Fiona Doyle of Ireland broke her own national record in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:07.15…

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Iowa’s Lehnertz, Freeman Set for Pan Ams

University of Iowa sophomore Tereysa Lehnertz and UI graduate and volunteer assistant coach Deidre Freeman will compete in the 2015 Pan American Games from July 12-16 in Toronto.

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Swimming Canada Launches New Website

The new site brings an updated look and feel to the main portal for information about swimming in Canada.

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Jay Lelliott Breaks English Record En Route To 800 Free Silver Medal

Lelliott finished second, just behind Frolov, for the silver medal. His time of 7:50.97 will stand as the new English record in the event.

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World University Games: Day Three Prelims

The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…

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Campeonato Nacional: 2015 Mexican Nationals Recap

The 2015 Mexican Nationals took place over the weekend in Guadalajara, with the nation’s swimmers out in full force.  Several…

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French Star Melanie Henique Attacked in “Homophobic Assault” in France

French News is reporting that National Team swimmer Melanie Henique has been attacked outside of a restaurant in what is being…

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