International

Tae-Hwan Park Not on South Korean World Championship Roster

23-year old Park Tae Hwan, the defending 400 free World Champion, will sit out of the 2013 meet, according to the official Korean roster that was released earlier this week. (Photo: Melissa Lundie/MelissaLundie.com)

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Thomas Leads the way in both the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle

Noemie Thomas of the UBC Dolphins took top spot in both the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle finals on the…

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Daiya Seto Bests Hagino in Men’s 400 IM Battle of Titans at Japan Open

Day 2 (out of 3) at the 2013 Japan Open in Kanagawa may have settled down a little as the…

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Hardy Doubles; DiRado Posts Top American Time on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge

Stanford’s Maya DiRado, in her first long course meet of the season, appears to be poised for her international-level breakout. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Pierse honoured; Lochte takes two

The highlight of the evening at the UBC Aquatic Centre was the ceremony celebrating the career of Annamay Pierse who…

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Lochte Top Seed in Two in Session 1 of Mel Zajac International

Ryan Lochte of the Gator Swim Club in the United States took Canada by storm in Friday’s prelims session. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kitajima Swims Season Best 100 Breast to Start Japan Open

Kosuke Kitajima (above) had a good reaction to his month spent training with Dave Salo, and Kosuke Hagino was back in the pool after a dominating Japanese Championships performance. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2014 Commonwealth Pool Preparing to Reopen Following Renovations

The Tollcross International Swim Centre, the swim site for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, reopens to the public on Friday.

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Ryan Lochte Hopes Michael Phelps Makes Comeback

“Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist, weighs in on the Michael Phelps comeback topic. Lochte is in Vancouver for the Mel Zajac Jr International at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Mel Zajac Jr International; More than just a swim meet

The Mel Zajac Jr International will go from May 24th-26th at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre and will…

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South Africa Gets Funds for World Championship Roster; Hill Extended Through 2016

After funding cuts, partial funding restorations, scratches from World Championship Trials, and green pools, a ray of light for Swimming…

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Cielo, Schoeman Competing at Arizona Invite This Weekend

Cesar Cielo and Roland Schoeman, who have somewhat of a history, will race head-to-head in Phoenix this weekend at the 2013 Arizona Invitational. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Simon Fraser’s Division II NCAA Record Holder Chekanovych Transferring

The step-father and personal coach of NCAA Division II record setter Mariya Chekanovych is no longer coaching at Simon Fraser, leaving her future with the program up in the air.

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Swimming Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada partner to promote healthy lifestyles

“By naming fresh Canadian chicken ‘the official protein ofswimming in Canada,’ this partnership showcases a spirit of cooperation between two organizations that believe in promoting healthy lifestyles.” Said Chris Wilson, Director of Marketing & Events at Swimming Canada.

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Jeanette Ottesen Gray off to higher ground

Jeanette Ottesen Gray is heading up to an altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada, Spain (3,478 m or 11,411 ft)…

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