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Eddie Reese Set To Join Singapore’s Olympic Coaching Staff

Singapore’s National Olympic Council has announced it will be including University of Texas Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese on its 2016 Olympic Games coaching staff.

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Rebel Olympian Anthony Ervin on the Rich Roll Podcast

Anthony Ervin: “I’ve always felt the story of my life has been about being normal but on the fringes of abnormality, and it’s the fringes that separate my history from the rest.”

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International Olympians Tune Up with Wins at Orlando Sectionals

Last weekend’s Orlando Sectionals saw some international stars tuning up their races before they head to Rio to represent their respective countries. One of the biggest swims of the meet came in the 200 back, where Matea Samardzic broke her own Croatian record to win the event in 2:09.11.

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Tritonwear Race Analysis: 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Recap

Following the fast swimming last week in Omaha, here is an in-depth analysis of each race final. The final times…

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Michael Phelps Talks 400 Free Relay, Taper Strategy, and Boomer (Video)

On Sunday afternoon, Olympic great Michael Phelps sat down to answer fans’ questions on Facebook Live. In the video, he talked about his training in the lead up to Rio and the challenges that lie ahead at the Games, specifically the men’s 400 free relay.

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Inge Dekker Makes Quiet, Yet Triumphant Return Post-Cancer Surgery

Just four months after being diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing surgery, Dutch swimmer Inge Dekker is back in the pool producing promising results.

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Lane Stone Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech Class of 2017

Lane Stone has verbally committed to Virginia Tech.

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Matea Samardzić Resets Her Own Croatian Record in 200 Back

Matea Samardzic reset her own Croatian record in the 200 backstroke yesterday at Southern Zone South Sectionals, held in Orlando, FL.

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Dutch Swimming Technical Director Joop Alberda Won’t Join Team in Rio

Joop Alberda, the Technical Director of the Dutch Swimming National Federation, will not join the team’s delegation to the 2016…

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Catch Aussie Cameron McEvoy On His Journey To Rio

“The Professor” Cameron McEvoy has been a special force in the pool from an early age.

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Guam Names 2 NCAA-Based Swimmers to 2016 Olympic Roster

Guam has announced its two Universality selections for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with both athletes…

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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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