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IKKOS: The evolution of success never ends. Keep up the good fight!

“To the sophisticated and cutting-edge coaches of these (and more) teams, we thank you for a willingness to learn new things and employ new strategies for the sole purpose of helping your athletes get better…”

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Four swimmers to watch at this week’s Korean National Trials

15-year-old Easop Lee will go after the Korean national record in the 400 free in what should be a thrilling showdown with current record-holder Cho Hyoun-joo, herself only 15 as well.

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Paris City Council Votes to Approve France’s Bid for 2024 Olympic Games

As expected, the City Council of Paris voted with an overwhelming majority to support the capital city’s bid to host…

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Myles Brown Breaks 400 Free Record, van der Burgh Delivers on Day 1 of South African Trials

Cameron van der Burgh leads the 100 breaststroke field, clocking a Worlds-qualifying time in tonight’s semis, while countrymate Myles Brown makes history in the 400 free.

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Subirats, Pinto, Guarente Among Multiple Event Winners at 2015 Venezuelan Nationals

The 2015 Venezuelan Nationals concluded, but not before several key swimmers made their mark across multiple events.

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Ning Zetao posts world’s #3 time in 100 free on day 5 of Chinese Nationals

Day 5 of the Chinese National Championships was all about the sprinters, with Ning Zetao putting up a 48.36 to win the 100 free.

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Team USA Water Polo Announces Roster For FINA Women’s Intercontinental Tournament

USA Women’s Senior National Team Head Coach Adam Krikorian has announced the 13 athlete roster that will represent Team USA…

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Kyle Chalmers Swims 49.2 in Age Group Encore to Record-Setting Nationals Performance

Australian 16-year old Kyle Chalmers is already building his legend down under before he’s even completed high school.

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Paul Biedermann Swims World Leading 200 Free To Close German Championships

On the last day of the German National Championships in Berlin, Paul Biedermann, who was disappointed with his 100 free…

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Australian swim coach Brian King falsified portions of resume, per Daily Telegraph

Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph reports that well-known swim coach Brian King fabricated large portions of his coaching resume.

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Q&A with German National Team Head Coach Henning Lambertz

Henning Lambertz, 44, has been the German head coach for 2 years now. Before that, he was the chief coach of one of Germany’s best training groups in Essen

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Press Conference: Retired Markus Deibler speaks out on German funding for top swimmers

Sunday morning during the German national championships in Berlin, a press conference was held with retired 100 IM SC World record holder and 2014 World champion Markus Deibler.

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Hagino, Watanabe set new world #1 times to end Japanese Nationals

The final day of Japan’s National Championships saw IMer Kosuke Hagino and breaststroker Kanako Watanabe set new world-leading times.

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FINA President Dr. Julio Maglione elected as PASO President

FINA President and IOC Member Dr. Julio C. Maglione was elected as Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) President at the organisation’€™s Extraordinary General Assembly in Miami, Florida (USA) on Saturday April 11, 2015. Dr. Maglione will serve until 2016.

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Sun Yang Wins 3rd Event, Posts Another World Leader on Day 4 in Baoji

Chinese star Sun Yang has won his 3rd event of the meet so far at the 2015 Chinese Spring Nationals in…

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