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WADA Announces Approval Of Dried Blood Spot Testing Method

The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced the approval of dried blood spot testing as a method of doping control, set to come into effect later this year.

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Psych Sheets Drop For Wave I of 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

USA Swimming has released psych sheets for Wave I of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which begin this Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Elizabeth Beisel Will Attempt 20km Fundraiser Swim to Block Island in August

On August 30, 3-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is going to attempt to become the first woman to complete the 20km swim between Pt. Judith and Block Island.

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Nathan Adrian Stars in ‘Fighting Spirit’ Modelo Commercial

Three-time Olympian Nathan Adrian graced the television world on Monday night by appearing in a commercial for Modelo, a Mexican-based brewery company.

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With 2 Weeks Until Trials Canada’s Cole Pratt Hits 53.81 / 1:57.96 Back Double

With only weeks to go until Canadian Olympic Trials, Pratt cleared the FINA A in the 100 and got within 0.50 in the 200.

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Weyant Sisters Make Final Push Before Trials at SYS Memorial Meet

Both Weyant sisters demonstrated their readiness for Trials at the SYS Memorial meet, taking big wins and nearing best times in some events.

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Sarah Sjostrom Surprises Herself By Cracking 25 In First Post-Injury 50 Free

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom made her long-awaited return to racing in Canet, France, hitting a 24.68 50 freestyle

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12 Texas Longhorns Set For U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving

A dozen current, former and future University of Texas divers are scheduled to compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving starting on Sunday, June 6

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2021 Mare Mostrum Monaco: Hosszu Leads Money Tables With €1450 From 6 Events

The top earner in Monaco was Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, who picked up €1,450 (~$1,771.05 USD) from placing top three in six of her eight events.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Bruno Fratus, Master Of Chill

We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Flickinger And Friends In The 200 Fly

As one of the US’s most consistent national teamers of late, Hali Flickinger looks to be a lock to represent the US in Tokyo in the 200 fly.

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Dimitris Markos Becomes Greece’s Newest OLY Qualifier With 7:53.31 800 Free

Securing his ticket to Tokyo, Markus got under 8 minutes for the first time in the 800 free to qualify for his first-ever Olympic squad.

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Michael Andrew on Sacrifice, Trials Prep & MA Swim Academy on Champion’s Mojo

Michael returns to the podcast to talk about his recent success, the sacrifices he’s made and embracing his talent and hard work.

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Kregor Zirk Lowers Estonian 200 Free Record Again – Fourth Time In 10 Weeks

Zirk has reset the record four times since the end of March, with this latest showing in Canet bringing the record under 1:47 for the first time (1:46.90).

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Therese Alshammar Returns With 25.52 50 Free, Sights Set On 100

Swedish swimming legend Therese Alshammar made her return to the competition pool this week in France with a 25.52 50 freestyle.

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