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The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s 200/1500 Double On Day 4

Today would have marked Katie Ledecky’s 200 free/1500 free double at U.S. Olympic Trials. And Luca Urlando had a shot at history as an 18-and-under.

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European Championship Medalist Maria Ugolkova Leads Swiss Return to Racing

While not an official meet, Ugoklova suited up and swam 2 time trial races earlier this month in Uster. The country has slowly returned to the water over the last 6 weeks.

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SPIRE ACADEMY: Where Performance Development Meets Top-Flight Academics

SPIRE balances athletics with academics and activities that nurture personal growth and professional development to help students reach their peak potential.

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Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’

New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.

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Ireland’s Robbie Powell Hit With One-Year Suspension For Positive Test

20-year-old Robbie Powell’s name was absent from the entry lists for this year’s Irish Open Championships. Now, two months later we know why.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy, King On WR Hunt On Day 3

In today’s Olympic Trials session, we would have seen reigning world record holders in back-to-back-to-back races: Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King.

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2016 Olympian Valerie Gruest Announces Retirement; Reveals Childhood Abuse

Valerie Gruest, who was 9th in the 1650 free at the NCAA Championships as a freshman, has officially announced her retirement from swimming.

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Banned Shayna Jack Says She Has Been Extorted By Would-Be Hackers

As we await the outcome of the Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing date for Aussie sprinter Shayna Jack, she notified police of alleged extortion threats.

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SIA– High Performance Training Includes Leadership And Character Development

We believe the path to excelling in the competitive waters lies in the development of the person as a whole. Discover your power at SPIRE.

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4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too

Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s Debut In 400 Free On Day 2

Our predictions for the original-timeline Trials: Ledecky makes a resounding statement in the 400 free, and a men’s 100 breast final steals the show.

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Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer

Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.

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Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction

In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club

Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.

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WADA Publishes Athlete Anti-Doping Rights Governing Prize Money, ID Requests

WADA affirmed that athletes can request ID from doping control agents, and also required that prize money be redistributed after a failed doping test.

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