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Swiss Diver Jessica Favre Handed 3 Month Doping Suspension

“On June 22, 2014, the diver Jessica Favre (SUI) was tested positive to the prohibited substance Tuaminoheptane (Class S.6 Specified Stimulants) following a doping control test conducted with the occasion of the Swiss Championships.”

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Iowa’s Lehnertz, Freeman Set for Pan Ams

University of Iowa sophomore Tereysa Lehnertz and UI graduate and volunteer assistant coach Deidre Freeman will compete in the 2015 Pan American Games from July 12-16 in Toronto.

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Dolfin Swimwear Expands Sales Force to Accommodate its Unprecedented Growth

Matt Zimmer, Dolfin VP Sales & Marketing: “This is going to be the biggest year Dolfin has ever had, and we’re fortunate to have such a seasoned sales team leading the charge.”

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Cal Tech Swim & Dive Teams Release 2015-16 Schedule

The Caltech swimming and diving teams have released their schedule for the winter 2015-16 season, which will include four home meets.

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Making a Difference: Minnesota’s Kaela Anderson Donates Bone Marrow

Three years ago, Student-Athlete Development intern Kaela Anderson made a small decision that ended up having a big impact on her life – and changed the life of someone else.

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Swimming Canada Launches New Website

The new site brings an updated look and feel to the main portal for information about swimming in Canada.

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New York state record-holder Katie Smith verbally commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame has jumped into the 2016 recruiting market, nabbing New York’s high school state record-holding sprinter Katie Smith.

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Team Foxjet (Minnesota) Coach Brenda Larson Dies After Being Thrown From Boat

Cass Lake (above) was the site of a tragedy on the 4th of July, where a local swim coach was killed after being thrown from a boat.

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Jay Lelliott Breaks English Record En Route To 800 Free Silver Medal

Lelliott finished second, just behind Frolov, for the silver medal. His time of 7:50.97 will stand as the new English record in the event.

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4 From Northwestern Swimming & Diving Honored As Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

Forty-six Northwestern student-athletes from a school record 16 different varsity programs have earned prestigious Big Ten Distinguished Scholar recognition, the conference announced Wednesday.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 Happy 30th Birthday to the Greatest Ever

Phelps Phelps Phelps. He’s 30 now, but will be looking to add more hardware to his collection of Olympic Medals which is now 22-deep.

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World University Games: Day Three Prelims

The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…

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Campeonato Nacional: 2015 Mexican Nationals Recap

The 2015 Mexican Nationals took place over the weekend in Guadalajara, with the nation’s swimmers out in full force.  Several…

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French Star Melanie Henique Attacked in “Homophobic Assault” in France

French News is reporting that National Team swimmer Melanie Henique has been attacked outside of a restaurant in what is being…

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Sarah Sjostrom Withdraws From 200 Free at Worlds After Swedish Nationals

The world’s 2nd-ranked 200 freestyler Sarah Sjostrom won’t swim the race at this summer’s World Championships in Russia.

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