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Ryan Lochte Says Michael Phelps will Return for 2016 Rio Olympics

Swim News: “Lochte is not the only Olympic star predicting Phelps will return to competition…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Olympic Champion Meilutyte sets championships record; Day one preliminaries

The 11th FINA Short Course World Championships began in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. There will be 958 athletes from 162…

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Schoeman; Le Clos; Ye Among South African/Chinese Participants in Supersport Series

Roland Schoeman is among the members of the South African and Chinese teams that were announced today for the mega-money SuperSport Series that will be held in Perth in January.

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Ryosuke Irie Considering Move to Australia; Has Not Notified Club of Final Decision

Japan’s Ryosuke Irie has not notified St. Peter’s Western of his decision to train in Australia, according to sources within the club. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Canada, American Joint Bid Wins for 2016 World Championships

The Canadians are ready to bring the World Championships back to North America. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Start Lists for Short Course World Championships Released; No French Relays

Start lists are out as Ryan Lochte leads the American team to Istanbul for the World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINA – All Olympic Doping Tests Negative

In a statement from FINA they have said all 518 doping tests carried out on athletes in aquatic events at…

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McNulty Says No

With British Swimming looking for a new National Team Head Coach, David McNulty, who will lead the Brits at the…

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After Receiving a Refund for Their Travels Expenses the South Africans are Off to World Championships

Upon qualifying for the World Short Course Championships South African swimmers were told they would have to pay close to…

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2015 European Games Tosses Another Major Meet into Continental Schedule

Can this new multi-sport event draw in the top European swimmers, like Katinka Hosszu, when there’s more money to be won elsewhere? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Luis Villanueva to Lead Swimming New Zealand

The following was released by Swimming New Zealand Swimming New Zealand has turned to the architect of the burgeoning Spanish…

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British Swimming Changes 2013 Trials to More Closely Resemble US Timing

British Swimming will see a significantly different qualifying format for the 2013 World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Team Sets Off for Short Course Worlds Friday; Universal Sports to Air Taped Delay

Now that everyone in the US knows about Kevin Cordes, it’s time for the world to see him as the Americans begin departures for Turkey today. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Russians (Finally) Reveal Squad for Short Course Worlds

Russia’s Vlad Morozov has been unbelievable this fall, which gives the Russian medley a chance against the Americans (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Breanne Siwicki Breaks 15-17 National Age Group Record in 400 IM

Canada’s Breanne Siwicki will be headed to Minnesota next fall. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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