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Over 1,000 Lifeguards Hit Hermosa Beach for 2016 USLA Nationals

Lifeguards nationwide from more than 50 chapters to compete for titles in individual and team competitions, Aug. 10-13.

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Angela Ruggiero to Head IOC Athletes’ Commission

Angela Ruggiero is the new Chair of International Olympic Committee of athletes’ commission.

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British Swimming Coaches Association Annual Conference Information

British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) Conference will be held September 23rd-25th.

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Markham Dominates Women’s Events at Canadian Age Group Champs

The Markham Aquatic Club (MAC) dominated the women’s events at the Canadian Age Group Championships in Calgary taking the team title..

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Wilton Y’s Perry and Sykes Sweep 100 Free’s on Final Night of Y Nats

2016 YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONALS June 27th-July 31st, 2016 Indianapolis, Indiana (IUPUI Natatorium) Live and on-demand video Photos Results Ky-lee…

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Forget the Grill, Ryan Lochte Has a New Hairdo for Rio

What would Ryan Lochte do… if he forgot his grill at home and needed to express himself in a different way at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? No stranger to the spotlight, Lochte has always enjoyed expressing his quirkiness through his fashion.

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Brazil Opens Metro Line 4, Key Legacy Of 2016 Olympic Bid

One major piece of pre-Olympic construction opened in Brazil today: the Metro Line 4, a high-speed train that could potentially serve upwards of 300,000 people daily.

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Santos, Brazil to Host Jose Finkel Trophy in September

The Jose Finkel Trophy in September will select Brazil’s team for the 2016 World Short Course Championships. Brazil led the 2014 version of the meet with 7 gold medals, including 50 and 100 breaststrokes by Felipe Franca (above).

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Australia Tabs Diver Brittany O’Brien To Replace Injured Broben In Rio

Australia has named 18-year-old Brittany O’Brien to its Olympic diving roster to replace the injured Brittany Broben.

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Phelps, Lochte, Haas Among Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Atlanta Time Trial

Michael Phelps was among the studs who tested out their speed in the 4x100m freestyle relay time trial in Atlanta.

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Get 2016 Olympic Swimming News on Your Website From SwimSwam

SwimSwam offers a new tool to embed the latest swimming news directly on your website.

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Video Interview: Hosszu Considered 2012 Retirement, Now Plans to Swim In Tokyo

World record-holder Katinka Hosszu says disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics had her set on retirement, but now plans to swim through the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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Telstra Wins Legal Case Against Australian Olympic Committee

Australian media company Telstra won a legal battle with the Australian Olympic Committee this week, a skirmish over the company’s promotions leading up to the Olympics.

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Florent Manaudou Opens New Restaurant With Predictable Name

Defending 50 free Olympic and World Champion Florent Manaudou has opened his first restaurant.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 89: Four More Cities On The Way To Rio

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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