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Record 181 Countries to Compete in Shanghai at World Championships

Though we’re still waiting on the official psych sheets for the 2011 World Championships to be released, we did get…

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French Women Break European Junior Relay Record, Several National Records Fall on Day 2

The European Junior Championships are quickly turning into one of my favorite events. There’s a great atmosphere, great competition, and…

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CBDA Releases Response to FINA Appeal of Cielo et al. Doping Suspensions

The CBDA has released its response to FINA’s appeal of the Brazilian doping panels decision to not give a suspension…

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USOC/IOC To Arbitrate Validity of "Rule 45" August 17th; Subirats' Fate Hangs in Balance

Switzerland’s Court for Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has set a date of August 17th for the arbitration between the United States…

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O'Connor, Scheruebl Top Performers on Day 1 of European Juniors

On day 1 of the European Junior Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, two rising stars of the sport made big stamps….

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In Briefs: Australia, Canada Lead Teams Assembling in Singapore for Pre-World-Championship Training Camps

Most of the World’s National Swim Teams are only a team during major international competitions. As the level of coach…

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In Briefs: Georgia's Bill Cregar Added to USA World University Games Roster

While much attention has been focused on the ever-shifting USA-Swimming World Championship lineup, the World University Games roster has undergone…

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In Briefs: Brazil's Tales Cerdeira, Replacement for Barbosa, Passes on World's Opportunity

When the 200 breaststroke Maria Lenk results of Brazilian Henrique Barbosa were vacated, that left him shy of a time…

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BREAKING: Jessica Hardy added to 50 Breast for World's; Scroggy Supplants Vollmer in 200 Free

USA Swimming has announced what should be their final roster for this summer’s World Championships in Shanghai, which includes a…

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PRESS RELEASE: FINA Officially Announces Intent to Appeal Doping Case to CAS

In a previously implied-and-anticipated move, FINA has officially decided to appeal the doping suspensions (or lack thereof) to the international…

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TYR Makes More Strong Statements by Signing World, Olympic Champion Ricky Berens

TYR Sport has really made a strong move into the swimming sponsorship market with their second major splash in the…

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FINA Whittles Down 2015/2017 World Championship Candidates to Just Three

The name “Shanghai” infiltrates pretty close to every article we post these days. After that, London will be the most…

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In Briefs: Brent Hayden Latest to Speak Out About Cielo, Brazilian Doping Suspensions

Canada’s Brent Hayden is the latest swimmer to speak out against the light suspension given to Brazil’s Cesar Cielo in…

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CBDA Replaces Nicholas Santos and Henrique Barbosa for World Championships; Molina's Spot Also Filled

In a move we foreshadowed yesterday, CBDA president Coarcey Nunes has announced that Nicholas Santos and Henrique Barbosa have been…

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High-Tech Rubber Suits Seeing New Life in Elite Competitive Swimming

Though FINA has said that the high-tech rubber suits that tore up the World Record books in 2008 and 2009…

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