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British National Team Member Katherine Wyld Retires

British National Team swimmer Katherine Wyld announced her retirement today via her Twitter account. After battling through three years of…

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In Briefs: Cuban Sensation Hanser Garcia Going to Train in Peru

At the 2011 Pan American Games, the breakout sensation was Cuban sprinter Hanser Garcia, who has created some buzz around…

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Hurst; Gorman Named First Members of 2012 Australian Olympic Team

In a largely symbolic move, the Australian Olympic Committee has named open water swimmers Ky Hurst and Melissa Gorman as the first…

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2011 Year in Swimming Review: Hutchison, Trojan, Nolan, and Thorpe Comeback Highlight First Quarter

As 2011 winds down, and swimming as largely at a lull, now is a good time to reflect on the…

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Roland Schoeman Tears Forearm Muscle, Out 4-6 Weeks

According to his Twitter account, South African superstar Roland Schoeman has torn the pronator teres muscle in his right arm, combined…

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In Briefs: SwimMAC/FAST/Cal Men Next Up at OTC; Brits Head to California

College teams aren’t the only ones that take Holiday training trips. Two big professional training squads will be headed to…

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Brits Swim Through Christmas at Wales Senior Open Championships

While most of the swimming world fought through big holiday training, in the Southwestern United Kingdom country of Wales they…

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ISHOF's Wigo Reacts to Alleged Sexual Predator Bomio; Swiss, LEN Have Yet to Release Statements

Flavio Bomio, who is being held in Swiss prison on accusation of child molestation charges from his time as a swim…

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FINA Suspends Official for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors

FINA and LEN have suspended official Flavio A. Bomio, while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse committed as a coach. Bomio’s suspension came…

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Mellouli Totals 14 Gold Medals at Pan-Arab Games to Honor Tunisia

Ous Mellouli had an ambitious schedule of 15 events over 6 days at the 2011 Pan Arab Games in Doha,…

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Germany and National Team Director Dirk Lange Agree on Buyout

The German Swimming Federation (abbreviated as DSV) has agreed to a termination of the contract of National Team Director Dirk…

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Bluefish Senior Makes Recruiting Statement; Mellouli Represents Huge for Tunisia at Pan Arab Games, Virginia Grad Wins Two Titles Too

Over the past weekend, there were several big-time records broken both around the country and the world, and not all…

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2003 World Champion Alena Popchanka Returns from Two-Year Hiatus; Could Boost French Relay Hopes

There’s another comeback in the works, and though this one isn’t as much of a household name as the likes…

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In Briefs: Stephanie Rice Set to Return to Training Tuesday

According to her Twitter account, Australian superstar Stephanie Rice has been told by her doctor that she should be cleared…

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Belmonte-Garcia, Wildeboer, Solaeche Shine at Spanish SC Nats; Costa Rewrites Record Book

With no rest for the weary, the two stars of the Spanish program Mireia Belmonte-Garcia and Aschwin Wildeboer were back…

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