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Australian Institute of Sport One of Many Strategies Under Review

The public reaction to Australia’s failures at the 2012 London Olympics keep on coming. In todays Herald Sun, one of the…

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Former Florida All-American Omar Pinzon Tests Positive for Illegal Drugs

Omar Pinzon, an Olympic semi-finalist, has tested positive for an illegal street drug at Colombia’s National Games.

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Sprint News 11/27/12: Ottesen Out of 100 For Worlds; Franklin for SI Award; Grand Canyon Joins WAC

Jeanette Ottesen (above) has cut back on her schedule for Worlds, Missy has been nominated for SI’s Fans’ Choice award; and the WAC has a new member. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Eamon Sullivan to Answer to Courts Over Joy Ride

As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald Australia’s Eamon Sullivan, 2008 Olympic silver medallist in the 100 freestyle and former…

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Former WR Holder Joanne Jackson Latest British Olympian to Retire

Joanne Jackson has called it a career in the UK (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)

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McCabe and Cochrane Win Swimmer of the Year at the Big Splash Awards

The Third Annual Big Splash Awards were held this evening at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto. Before the event the…

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Sprint news 11/26/12: Blume to Nice; Brazilian Juniors; Mass. HS Swimming Back At It

Lotte Friis (above) brought a Danish teammate with her to France. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Canada Ready to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Swimmers and Coaches at the Third Annual Big Splash Awards

This evening Swimming Canada will be holding the Third Annual Big Splash, Canada’s version of the Golden Goggle Awards. The…

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USC Men Sign Euro Champ Medalist; to Join Team in January

USC isn’t done loading up for their 2012-2013 squad. (Photo of Vlad Morozov Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships

On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…

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Alia Atkinson Dips Under 30 Seconds on Day 2 of Canada Cup

For the 2nd night, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson was the story of the night at the 2012 Canada Cup (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Scott “Willing to Apply” for Aussie High Performance Role

On the same day as it was revealed that Michael Scott had resigned as the head of performance for British…

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Camille Muffat Breaks 400 Freestyle World Record in a Time of 3:54.85 – Day Three – European Short Course Swimming Championships

Men’s 1500 Free Winning the men’s 1500 free was Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri. His time of 14:27.78 is the fastest time…

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Alicia Coutts Named Australian Swimmer of the Year at Gala Dinner

Alicia Coutts was the runaway winner of Australia’s highest swimming award on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Great Britain’s High Performance Director Michael Scott Resigns

The Daily Telegraph has reported that after the poor showing by Great Britain’s National Swim Team at the 2012 London…

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