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Michael Andrew previews the year to come, World Cups (video)

Michael Andrew is determined to come back better than ever coming off a very successful summer.

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China’s Aisen Chen Wins Gold on 10m Platform; Daley Misses Final

Aisen Chen won China its sixth gold out of seven total events tonight in Rio.

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Ryan Lochte: ‘I Over-Exaggerated That Story’ (VIDEO)

Ryan Lochte spoke to NBC’s Matt Lauer, admitting he exaggerated the story of a gas station incident in Rio and taking full responsibility for the situation.

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Rio Public Ministry Appeals to Increase Feigen’s Settlement to $47,000

The Rio Public Ministry believes that the $10,800 charitable donation made by American swimmer Jimmy Feigen to escape prosecution for allegedly…

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Baltimore Ice Cream Shops Creates Michael Phelps Ice Cream

American swimmer Michael Phelps may have moved his budding family to Arizona a year ago, but he is still a favored…

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Photo Vault: Gold-Medal U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team in Rio

Thank you to Jeff Cable of USAWP for sharing the United States Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team’s moments in Rio with us this week.

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IOC Sets Up Disciplinary Commission for Lochte & Co.

An International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson told Reuters news service that the IOC was setting up a disciplinary commission for Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmers involved in a lie about an armed robbery.

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Gunnar Bentz Makes Statement Recalling What Happened In Rio Incident

After returning to the United States following a gas-stop bathroom altercation with fellow American Olympic teammates Ryan Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, and Jack Conger, in Rio that led to police involvement, Gunnar Bentz made a statement.

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SwimSwam Photographer Mike Lewis Wins 1500 Free At USMS Nationals

Competing at the 2016 U.S. Swimming Summer National Championships in Gresham, Oregon, SwimSwam photographer Mike Lewis raced to victory in the men’s 1500 meter freestyle.

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FINA: “No Current Detected” in Rio Pool at Any Stage of Competitions

In response to journalism questioning whether swimmers in certain lanes had a boost in performance, FINA has expressed confidence that the Rio 2016 pool was current-free.

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Developing swimmers for a Life Time.

Life Time is a SwimSwam partner. “Golden Growth.” That’s what USA Swimming has said of the recent surge across the…

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Shouts From The Stands: Please Help Louisiana

Please help Louisiana in this time of need.

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Ryan Lochte Apologizes For Rio Incident

After Rio police confirmed yesterday that a gun-point robbery involving Ryan Lochte and three other USA Swimming team members didn’t happen in Rio, Lochte issued an apology over social media.

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Jimmy Feigen’s Brazilian Settlement Going to Judo-Based Institute

Jimmy Feigen’s donation will go to the Instituto Reação, a judo-based organization.

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Jimmy Feigen Pays $10,800, Bentz and Conger Return Stateside

Under Brazilian law, charitable donations can be used to escape charges for minor crimes. Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger arrived home in the United States on Friday morning.

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