International

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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FINA Whittles Down 2015/2017 World Championship Candidates to Just Three

The name “Shanghai” infiltrates pretty close to every article we post these days. After that, London will be the most…

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In Briefs: Brent Hayden Latest to Speak Out About Cielo, Brazilian Doping Suspensions

Canada’s Brent Hayden is the latest swimmer to speak out against the light suspension given to Brazil’s Cesar Cielo in…

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CBDA Replaces Nicholas Santos and Henrique Barbosa for World Championships; Molina's Spot Also Filled

In a move we foreshadowed yesterday, CBDA president Coarcey Nunes has announced that Nicholas Santos and Henrique Barbosa have been…

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Phelps Shreds 100 Fly For World Best Time, Less Impressive in 200 Free in Canada

Michael Phelps, and many of his NBAC and former Club Wolverine teammates, spent the weekend in Montreal, Canada competing at…

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2004 Gold Medalist Rhi Jeffrey Training for Comeback in Bizarre New Zealand Scenario

The latest comeback attempt by a swimmer long retired is a reminder that all of these young superstars that are…

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Brazilian Doping Scandal: Santos Could Take Brunt of Punishment

(Update: the CBDA has announced replacements for both swimmers. See details here.) There’s a new angle arising in the Cesar…

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FINA Knew of Cielo Positive Tests Prior To Paris Open

Special Thanks to our Brazilian Correspondent D’artangan Dias for his continued help as more details unfold in this case. In…

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New Twist in Cielo Case: Lab Denies Cross-Contamination Was Their Fault (UPDATED WITH CBDA RESPONSE)

Yesterday, we reported that the source of Cielo’s supplement contamination had been found and confirmed to be a labaratory where…

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Shanghai 2011: Which World Records are Most Likely to Fall?

This is the first of many preview-type pieces we will run in the leadup to the 2011 Shanghai World Championships….

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Lab Accepts Fault for Cielo, Three Other Brazilians' Positive Tests

Earlier today, Cesar Cielo revealed on his personal blog that he and three of his Brazilian teammates had received warnings…

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European Junior Championships Preliminary Psych Sheets Released

LEN, the overarching governing body of European swimming, has released the preliminary psych sheets for the European Junior Championships that…

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