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WATCH: Kierra Smith Looking For a 2:22 200 Breaststroke

Kierra Smith proved last night that she has 100 speed as well as 200 speed en route to a victory in the 100m breaststroke and punching in her ticket to the 2016 Olympic Games.

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WATCH: Katerine Savard Bounces Back After Tough Loss To Make Olympic Team

While most athletes would be crushed, Savard stayed focused on her goal of qualifying for the Olympic team. In the 200m freestyle, Savard finished third behind Brittany MacLean who set a new Canadian record, and once again Oleksiak.

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WATCH: High Divers Twist and Tuck in Slow Motion in Abu Dhabi

Diving often takes a backseat to swimming at big competitions like the NCAA Championships, but there is something so intriguing and…

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British Olympic Assn. Partners With Flamengo For Rio Olympic Games

The British Olympic Association has partnered with Flamengo to use its facilities during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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WATCH: Ryan Cochrane Ready To Throw Down A Strong 1500

So far these Olympic Trials haven’t been going exactly according to plan for Ryan Cochrane despite the fact that he’s now set to represent Canada at his third Olympic Games.

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UWM Panthers Swim & Dive Lip Sync to “A Thousand Miles” (Video)

Sing along with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers as they give their rendition of “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

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Twichell Touches Out Bruni For 2016 Open Water Nationals 10K Title

Ashley Twichell nipped Italy’s Rachele Bruni for the win in the 10K at U.S. Open Water Nationals this morning.

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Gemmell DQ* Leaves Weertman Winner of Men’s 10K At Open Water Nationals

An untimely disqualification on first finisher Andrew Gemmell pushed Dutch swimmer Ferry Weertman to the top of the standings in the men’s 10K at the 2016 U.S. Open Water Nationals.

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WATCH: Audrey Lacroix Focused On Tonight’s 200 Fly

Two-time Olympian Audrey Lacroix is gearing up tonight to make her third Olympic team after taking the top seed in the 200m butterfly this morning.

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Russia Withdraws Players, Teams From Competition Due to Meldonium

The move may prevent further embarrassing positive tests for the drug Meldonium

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Swim Cup Eindhoven, Day 3 Prelims Recap – Steenbergen, Youth Reign In 200 IM

2016 EINDHOVEN SWIM CUP (DUTCH CHAMPIONSHIPS) Wednesday April 6th-Sunday April 10th Prelims -12:00 pm local (6:00 am EDT/3:00 am PDT); Finals…

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Australian Championships: Day Two Final Live Recap

Olympic team spots are up for grabs in the women’s 100 butterfly, men’s 100 breaststroke and women’s 400 freestyle…

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2016 Japanese Olympic Trials Day 5 Finals Live Recap: Hagino Drops The Hammer

Bold, statement-making swim from 21-year-old Kosuke Hagino. 1:55.98 in the men’s 200 IM to score the #1 time in the world.

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NCAA and USA Swimming Partner with Competitor

“We are thrilled to formalize each of these relationships,” said Brad Underwood, Competitor president. “It truly makes a statement when you see our lane lines at the USA Swimming Championships, the Olympics and the NCAA Championships.”

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Tammy Cunnington Sets PARA World Record In S4 50 Fly

Tammy Cunnington set a new world in the women’s S4 50m fly this morning in 53.10.

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