Chad le Clos

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“There are many ways of thinking about how I won that gold, and when I watch that race, even now… I also shed a tear thinking about what went into that race and what it meant to me.”

Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting

Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic Star, Chad le Clos, one of Cosmopolitan’s Sexiest Men

Swim News: “Chad le Clos, 2-time Olympic medalist, enjoys the post Olympic fanfare.” (Swim Photo Credit: La Press/Arena)

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Arena Wins Bidding for Huge USA Swimming Contract in Historic Shift

Swim News: The hot-pink Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro became popular thanks to wearing by athletes like World Record holder Rebecca Soni (above). Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Le Clos Downs Shields in Intense Day 2 of Action at SC Worlds

Chad le Clos is ready to challenge Tom Shields for the 100 fly title on day 2 in Istanbul (Daniele Badolato / Lapresse)

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Olympic Champion Meilutyte sets championships record; Day one preliminaries

The 11th FINA Short Course World Championships began in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. There will be 958 athletes from 162…

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Schoeman; Le Clos; Ye Among South African/Chinese Participants in Supersport Series

Roland Schoeman is among the members of the South African and Chinese teams that were announced today for the mega-money SuperSport Series that will be held in Perth in January.

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6 Things to Watch in Istanbul; Ryan Lochte Gets Big Butterfly Competition

Ryan Lochte is ready to explore his butterfly events further in Istanbul (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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After Receiving a Refund for Their Travels Expenses the South Africans are Off to World Championships

Upon qualifying for the World Short Course Championships South African swimmers were told they would have to pay close to…

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Will Michael Phelps be Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year Again?

Swim News: ” From Mark Spitz to Shirley Babashoff and David Berkoff, Sports Illustrated has told swimming’s history in detail.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Chad Le Clos Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: La Presse (photo agency)

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Bovell’s 100 IM Takes Top Honors in Stockholm, Pushes Him Into the Money

George Bovell had the highest-scoring swim at the Stockholm World Cup, but Hosszu and To remain in the lead. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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South Africa Invite 25 to World Championships, But Add Nearly $1,000 Catch

Darian Townsend is having a great fall already, and is one of 25 South Africans invited to Istanbul, with a catch. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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WC Updates: Agnel, Muffat Set to Debut in Berlin; South Africans Pull Out of Stockholm

South African Roland Schoeman has pulled out of the Stockholm World Cup meet, along with all of his South African teammates. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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