International

Shanghai 2011:Shanghai Oriental Sports Center Inaugurated 200 Days Out (pictures)

On December 28th, the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center was “inaugurated” to much fanfare. This date marked exactly 200 days until…

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In Brief: 2011 Duel in the Pool Will be Hosted in Atlanta

The next edition of the Duel in the Pool series will take place December 18th and 19th in Atlanta, Georgia….

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Gators Strike Again: Spofforth Receives Approval to Keep Training in Florida with Troy

And the Gator Swim Club gets even stronger, as Gemma Spofforth has officially received funding from the British Swimming Association…

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2011 Austin Grand Prix Dives Off This Weekend

This weekend will kick off the 2011 USA Swimming Grand Prix series in Austin, Texas at the Lee and Joe…

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Lochte, Alshammar Named 2010 FINA Swimmers of the Year

Team USA’s Ryan Lochte and Swedish sprint star Therese Alshammar were named the 2010 FINA World Swimmers of the Year…

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In Wake of Crippen Tragedy, New South Wales' Open Water Technical Committee Develops Water Temperature Policy

The Open Water Technical Committee for the Australian state of New South Wales has developed a new Water Temperature Policy…

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Swimming World: Hutchison To Stay at FAST, Jewell Calls Move "Rumor"

SwimmingWorldMagazine.com is now reporting that they have received confirmation that Sean Hutchison will be staying at the Post-grad training center…

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In Brief: Brazilian Magazine Reports that Cielo Hopes for Ouster of Brazilian Federation

The reigning Fastest-Man-in-Water Cesar Cielo has requested the ouster of Brazil’s federation chief Coaracy Nunes, according to “Poder” magazine. While…

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In Brief: Park Signs on To Remain in Australia Through Olympics

‘Tis the season to be announcing…coaches that is. In the run-up to the 2011 Shanghai World Championships and 2012 London…

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Pellegrini to Work With Mega-Rival Manaudou's Ex-Coach Philippe Lucas

If you were hiding under a swimming-rock in the middle part of last decade, you might have missed the development of the…

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What's Next for the Post-Grad Training Center?

With the news that Sean Hutchison is leaving the Fullerton post-grad training center, reportedly to begin his own program (though…

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FINA Launches New and Improved World Swim Rankings

At long last, FINA has re-launched its own World Swim Rankings in a format with much greater usability and accuracy….

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Auburn Grabs Top Young Brazilian Sprinter Chierighini; Shakes Up National Landscape

Tonight brings breaking news on the NCAA (and international) scene as Brett Hawke has landed himself the next great sprint…

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Josh Schneider Signs with TYR

(Update: Press Release) USA-Swimming National Team member Josh Schneider has signed his first major sponsorship deal with swimsuit and equipment…

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Sean Hutchison Leaving FAST to Start Own Professional Program

Sean Hutchison, who is one of America’s top coaches, is leaving the FAST Swim Team in Fullerton, California to start…

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