International

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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USA Left High and Dry Again: No Olympic Bid for 2020 Games

The United States will not submit a bid for the 2020 Olympics, the USOC told the media today. Interested countries…

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In Briefs: 2008 Olympic Finalist Tao Li Splits with Coach Prime; Second Departure in Two Years

This coaching search won’t get as much as the highly-publicized (and tabloid-cized) change of Italy’s Federica Pellegrini two weeks ago, but…

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Final Thoughts from the 2011 World University Games

The World University Games are always a meet that must be viewed with an eye of skepticism. For many international…

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8 Meet Records in 11 Events Punctuate Final Day of 2011 FINA Youth World Championships; Canadian NAG Record Goes Down

The final day of competition at the 2011 FINA Youth World Swimming Championships were quite the doozey, with 8 Meet…

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Oder's Slovenian National Record Among 4 Meet Records in 5 Finals on Day 5 at FINA Youth Worlds

Girls 1500 free Slovenia picked an opportune time to win their first every Youth World Championship medal, and made it…

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