International

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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It’s Official: Agnel Explains Decision to Swim with Bob Bowman in Press Conference

The French news site L’equipe, which has been on the front edge of the developing Yannick-Agnel-to-United-States story, has posted some quotes…

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Canada’s Trent University Swim Teams Fighting to Retain Varsity Status

Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is fighting to retain their varsity status in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport after swimmers…

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L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman

France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…

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Cesar Cielo Only in 50 Free; Pereiera Swimming 400 IM as Brazilians Finalize Worlds Roster

Cesar Cielo has not been invited to Barcelona as part of the 400 free relay or the 50 fly, and Pereira hasn’t quite given up on the IM yet. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Brazil’s Felipe Ribeiro Breaks South American Age Record in 100 Meter Free

Ribeiro is part of a 32-strong roster headed for the Junior World Championships this summer. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Ireland’s Chris Bryan Wins Portuguese OW Championship; Brits Pick Worlds Swimmers

Ireland’s Chris Bryan led the last 4000 meters in Portugal to win a frigid Portuguese National Championship race. (Stock Photo: Mike Lewis)

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Stephanie Rice Opens up about being bullied

Stephanie Rice is a triple Olympic gold medallist, a former world record holder and is now a health and fitness…

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Lochte, Beisel vs Canada’s Best at Mel Zajac International

On May 24th-26th 440 swimmers will gather at the UBC Aquatic Centre to compete in the Mel Zajac Jr International…

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Yannick Agnel Headed to US to Train; Will Swim Only Relays at World Championships

French newspapers dropped two bombshells about the defending Olympic Champion in the 200 free.

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.

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Spain Sending 20 in Host Contingent for 2013 World Championships

After coming in a bit stingy with their Olympic roster in 2012, where only 13 swimmers made the trip to London,…

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Close to 900 swimmers competing at Canadian Masters Nationals

From May 17th-20th the Nepean Master Swim Club in co-operation with the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Age Group Swim Club will…

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Silva Fails to Qualify to Defend 50 Breast World Title

Now new qualifiers on day 1 of the Brazilian Senior and Junior Championships, which means no World Title defense for Felipe Silva. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sweden Names World Championships, World University Games Teams

Texas A&M’s Henrik Lindau was named to the World University Games roster by the Swedes this week. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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