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Brazilian President Faces Possible Impeachment 136 Days From Olympics

The political uncertainty boiling within the 2016 Olympic Games host nation Brazil shows no signs of simmering, even with the…

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: New Names Top 200 IM Psych Sheet, Returners Lurk

Georgia sophomore Gunnar Bentz will be looking to move up from last year’s 8th-place finish in the 200 IM at NCAA’s, but he’ll likely have to spar against a star-studded cast of fellow returners: Will Licon, Josh Prenot, Ryan Murphy, and Dylan Bosch

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Get In Your Element And Celebrate World Water Day

Water has given us so much, and today we give water to the world.

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“The 1st day of practice I hated it” Emily Escobedo Talks on Swimming

Emily Escobedo finished third overall in the 200 breast at NCAAs this past weekend.

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Ben Proud’s Journey From 1:00 100 Free To 4th In The World

In our exclusive interview, British sprinter Ben Proud breaks down what’s working for him both in and out of the pool that’s carried his young career in a steep upward trajectory.

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Watch: Aussie’s Olympic Hopefuls’ “Where I’ll Stay” Lip Sync Video

Aussie swimmers Bronte Barratt, Maddie Groves, and Madi Wilson star in the Channel 7 Road to Rio lip sync video.

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Georgia Tech Pool Record Update: Women Take Down All Swimming Marks

The Georgia Tech record board has already been updated to account for all of the fast swimming at the 2016 Women’s NCAA Champs. Which men’s records will go down this week?

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: Licon, Seliskar, Prenot Showdown Looms in 400 IM

This season, Licon will return to the event without Kalisz, who is redshirting for the Olympic year. He will, however, have to face Cal’s Josh Prenot and Andrew Seliskar. This could turn out to be one of the best races of the meet.

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2016 M. NCAA Picks: NC State Looks to Win 200 Medley Relay Over Texas, Cal

Since finishing 12th last season, NC State has improved their 200 medley relay tremendously. The Wolfpack put up a 1:23.19 at ACCs, to take the top seed heading into NCAAs.

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Stanford’s Connor Black Scratches from Men’s NCAAs; Cal’s Cobleigh In

Black’s scratch allows Cal’s Hunter Cobleigh into the NCAA meet.

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Korean Swimming Fed Investigation Leads To 14 Total Arrests

In the continuing story of alleged corruption within the Korean Swimming Federation (KSF), a total of 10 KSF Board members and 4 businessmen have been indicted on corruption charges since the ordeal began.

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Head Coach Sean Schimmel Resigns From Arkansas

Sean Schimmel is out as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, with his departure from the program coming just…

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Greensboro Aquatic Center Proposing Estimated $5 Million Expansion

The Greensboro Coliseum Complex, home of the Greensboro Aquatic Center, is proposing a new expansion project to meet rising demand for use of the facility.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: MacLean’s Win a Blueprint for NCAA Champs UGA

Brittany MacLean’s 200 free win wasn’t the fastest time, the biggest record or the most impressive win of the meet. But it may have been the swim that won the meet for her Georgia Bulldogs.

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2016 Winter Swimming World Championships Recap

The 10th annual Winter Swimming World Championships was held March 8-12 in Tyumen, Russia. The competition drew 1,275 participants from 42 countries worldwide with participants ranging in age from 8 to 92.

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