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Opinion: Jaded Swim Fans Dampen Enthusiasm Of Trials

Swimming still has a long way to go from a fan-growing perspective.

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Chad le Clos’ Mother and Father are Fighting Cancer

South African swim star Chad le Clos confirms his parents are currently battling cancer.

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Austin Sectionals Day 4: Pickrem Picks up 200 IM, Trostok 50 Free

Crushing the field by nearly seven second, Pickrem pulled away from the field after the fly to easily out-split the field on the latter three legs of the medley. Coming in second was Dakota Luther of local Austin Swim Club with a time of 2:21.34.

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Olympic Pool Set to Open July 25th

The Olympic Park Aquatic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will open on July 25th, following its final FINA inspection.

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Italy Takes 5 Gold, But Russia Remains On Top On Final Day Of Euro Jrs

Italy scored 5 medals on the final night of the 2016 European Championships, but Russian Mariia Kameneva raked in her 8th gold of the meet.

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Kazan, Russia Adds 2022 World Short Course Champs to Bidding Targets

The Kazan Aquatics Palace (above) is home to 3,600 permanent seats, and could be used to host the 2016 World Short Course Swimming Championships.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 68: From Rio Grande do Sul To Santa Catarina

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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Budapest’s World Junior Champs Hosting Pushed From 2017 to 2019

Kazan, Russia has been approved as a bidder for two major upcoming world championship events by the board of the…

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Perspective: Darian Townsend’s First Experience At U.S. Olympic Trials

For 31-year-old Darian Townsend, his first experience at the U.S. Olympic Trials was one to remember.

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Coleman, Alshammar Battle in 100 Free on Day 5 of 2016 Swedish Nationals

Swedish Olympic veterans Michelle Coleman and Therese Alshammar battled it out in the women’s 100 free on the final day of the 2016 Swedish Nationals.

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Estonia ready to host Nordic Open Water Championships and first IRONMAN

The city of Otepää, Estonia will hold the first ever Ironman in the Baltic region of Europe.

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Ferry Weertman Defends European 10k Title in Hoorn

2016 European Open Water Swimming Championships Hoorn, Netherlands July 10th-14th, 2016 Full meet results Ferry Weertman, the male side of…

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FINA Issues Statement on Anti-Doping

Tuesday, FINA released a statement on its anti-doping efforts for the first half of 2016. The samples, taken between January and the end of June, 2016, come as part of a targeted anti-doping program.

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Fantakis Joins Duke Blue Devils as Volunteer Assistant

Duke head swimming and diving coach Dan Colella has announced the addition of Niko Fantakis to the Blue Devil staff. Fantakis will serve as a volunteer assistant coach working with the program’s swimmers.

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Wrong Turn Near Finish Causes Chaos in Women’s Euro 10K

2016 European Open Water Swimming Championships Hoorn, Netherlands July 10th-14th, 2016 Full meet results In a battle of 3 of…

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