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Day 4 at European Juniors – Germany's Christian Diener On Impressive Double

Day 4 at European Juniors was a little slow in terms of finals  – there were only 6, though two…

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Brazilian Doping: Cielo, Other Brazilians Have Agreed to Expedited Arbitration

With all other parties having already agreed to an expedited hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the ultimate…

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In Briefs: Germany Confirms Steffen Deibler for World Championships

The German Swimming Federation (DSV) has finalized their roster for the World Championships in Shanghai, and one of the country’s…

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Banner Day for British Swimming on Day 3 at European Juniors

Today was day 3 of the European Junior Championships in Serbia, and some of the world’s youngest stars conitnued to…

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Brazilian Doping: CAS Acknowledges Urgency in Cielo Doping Decision

The Court for Arbitration of Sport today acknowledged FINA’s appeal of the Brazilian suspensions, and agreed to an expedited time…

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Record 181 Countries to Compete in Shanghai at World Championships

Though we’re still waiting on the official psych sheets for the 2011 World Championships to be released, we did get…

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French Women Break European Junior Relay Record, Several National Records Fall on Day 2

The European Junior Championships are quickly turning into one of my favorite events. There’s a great atmosphere, great competition, and…

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CBDA Releases Response to FINA Appeal of Cielo et al. Doping Suspensions

The CBDA has released its response to FINA’s appeal of the Brazilian doping panels decision to not give a suspension…

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USOC/IOC To Arbitrate Validity of "Rule 45" August 17th; Subirats' Fate Hangs in Balance

Switzerland’s Court for Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has set a date of August 17th for the arbitration between the United States…

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O'Connor, Scheruebl Top Performers on Day 1 of European Juniors

On day 1 of the European Junior Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, two rising stars of the sport made big stamps….

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In Briefs: Australia, Canada Lead Teams Assembling in Singapore for Pre-World-Championship Training Camps

Most of the World’s National Swim Teams are only a team during major international competitions. As the level of coach…

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In Briefs: Georgia's Bill Cregar Added to USA World University Games Roster

While much attention has been focused on the ever-shifting USA-Swimming World Championship lineup, the World University Games roster has undergone…

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In Briefs: Brazil's Tales Cerdeira, Replacement for Barbosa, Passes on World's Opportunity

When the 200 breaststroke Maria Lenk results of Brazilian Henrique Barbosa were vacated, that left him shy of a time…

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BREAKING: Jessica Hardy added to 50 Breast for World's; Scroggy Supplants Vollmer in 200 Free

USA Swimming has announced what should be their final roster for this summer’s World Championships in Shanghai, which includes a…

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PRESS RELEASE: FINA Officially Announces Intent to Appeal Doping Case to CAS

In a previously implied-and-anticipated move, FINA has officially decided to appeal the doping suspensions (or lack thereof) to the international…

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