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Matt Grevers 2016 Olympic Games Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

Matt Grevers has stiff competition in Omaha. Who are your picks to make the U.S. Olympic Team in the men’s 100m backstroke?

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2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team Announced in Los Angeles

USA Water Polo announced the 13 players who will make up Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro during a press conference at LA84 Foundation on Thursday.

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Ireland Sending Three Swimmers to Compete in Rio

Swim Ireland has announced that they will be sending Fiona Doyle, Shane Ryan and Nicholas Quinn to represent the nation at the Olympics in Rio…

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WADA Alleges Over 800 Doping Tests Missed By Russian Athletes in 6 Months

An updated WADA report on the doping situation within the nation of Russia reveals some alarming allegations.

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8 Swammers On How the Sport is Still with Them

4. “Somehow, every aspect of my professional and personal life can be connected back to swimming. I’m not the least bit upset by that either.” -Andrew Wilson, PA

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Liliana Ibáñez competirá en el Campeonato Nacional Mexicano

Ibáñez: “Tras hacer un ajuste a mi calendario de competencias, hoy confirmé mi participación en el Campeonato Nacional de Morelia. Será todo un placer nadar en mi país antes de partir a Río.”

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Efimova Demands Investigation Of Salt Lake City Lab After Fudged Test

Yuliya Efimova has asked WADA and the IOC to do a full-fledged investigation of the Salt Lake City Laboratory after they reported a positive test as negative.

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Latvian Swimming Championships Riga to Host Qualifying Event for Rio

Under the title of 92nd Open Latvian Swimming Championships Riga will host one of the last FINA approved qualifying events for XXXI Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This year Riga will welcome athletes from 14 countries.

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Belmonte’s Boyfriend Accuses One of Her Teammates of Foul Play

Mireia Belmonte’s boyfriend Olympic rower Javier Hernanz has accused one of her teammates of using dirty tactics during the FINA Open Water Olympic Qualifier on the weekend…

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Michael Phelps 2016 Olympic Focus: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

What are your Michael Phelps predictions for US Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games?

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SwimSwam’s First 2016 US Olympic Trials Contest Is Here

Step right up boys and girls, because this year, we will be hosting TWO (2) competitions for the 2016 U.S….

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Park Asks For Arbitration After Mediation Over Olympic Ban Fails

South Korean swimmer Park Tae-Hwan has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to begin arbitration proceedings after attempted mediation…

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Spain Expands Final Olympic Roster From 12 to 23

Bruno Ortiz (above) and his brother Miguel have been added to the final Spanish swimming roster for the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Israel National Record Holder Marc Hinawi Commits to Tennessee

Israeli National Record holder Marc Hinawi has signed a letter of intent to swim for the Tennessee Volunteers this fall. He’s…

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US Olympic Trials Preview: Crowded Field In Women’s 200m Breaststroke

The women’s 200m breaststroke is probably one of the most open events on the US Olympic Trials schedule in consideration of the fact that there’s so much emerging talent that could overthrow the current leaders.

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