International

DarkDingoes for the 2012 Australian Olympic Swimming Squad

Aside from the United States, there are very few countries where, across the board, the Olympic events have an overflow…

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Cesar Cielo Goes Sub-22 for 6th Time in 2011 to Win Men's 50 Free at Jose Finkel; Equipment Malfunctions Continue to Mar Meet

The 2nd finals session of the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy went down in the 50-meter pool in Belo Horizonte this morning, and things…

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NBAC Announces the Hiring of Four New Coaches, Including Former Head Coach of PAAC

NBAC, the club that is most famous for it’s training of Michael Phelps for most of his swimming career, is expanding…

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Plenty of Controversy, Joao Gomes' Top-20 Breaststroke Time Highlight First Two Days of Competition

Days 1 and 2 of the 2011 Jose Finkel Trophy, Brazil’s Winter National Championship meet, took place today in Belo Horizonte…

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Brazil Announces Full 2011 Pan American Games Roster

As their Winter National Championship, the Jose Finkel Trophy, gets underway, Brazil has announced their squad for the 2011 Pan…

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In Briefs: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Kirsty Coventry To Begin Training in Monaco

Two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe will begin training in Monaco in September in the leadup to the 2012…

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Brazilian Jose Finkel Trophy Preview: Brazilian Olympic Standards Announced; Dekker/Belmonte/Bal Make Appearances; PRO16 Adds Two More

Brazil’s National Championship meets receive amongst the most fanfare of any in the world, and with that we head into…

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Rio 2016 Olympic Park Winning Design Revealed; Maria Lenk, Temporary Swim Stadium to Host Aquatics Events

While we’re under a year away from the 2012 London Olympics, the Rio 2016 Olympic Committee has not slowed the…

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CAS Releases More Information Regarding Albert Subirats' Suspension Appeal

It came a day later than expected, but today the CAS released an official statement regarding their (not FINA’s, as…

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Who Are the Darkhorse Americans to Make the 2012 Olympic Team?

Now that the vast majority of the summer’s meets are over, with deference to the Pan Am Games yet to…

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BREAKING: Venezuela's Albert Subirats' Suspension Lifted

In news that will surely thrill swim fans across the globe in the name of justice, Venezuelan swimmer Albert Subirats’…

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Final Thoughts from 2011 FINA Youth World Championships

Much like we discussed in our recent recap of the World University Games, different athletes from different countries were at…

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In Briefs: Ian Thorpe Remaking Stroke in Switzerland Under Touretski

Since Ian Thorpe announced his comeback to swimming, there has been hot debate over whether or not he would be…

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[Pictures Added] Ribbon-Cutting Weekend for $19 Million Greensboro Aquatic Center Features Katie Hoff Appearance, US Synchro National Team Performance

This Thursday, August 25th, 2011, will be the official opening of the brand-new, $19-million Greensboro Aquatic Center. The official ribbon-cutting…

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Swimming Canada Announces Roster for 2011 Pan American Games; Indiana's MacLean, Younger Pierse Sister Highlight Squad

Swimming Canada has announced their roster for the 2011 Pan Am Games that will take place the third week of…

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