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.”

McGill Lone American Representative at Stockholm World Cup Stop

The Start Lists are now posted for the Stockholm World Cup stop that will begin on Saturday, October 15th in…

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World Cup Dubai, Day 1 Finals

Day 1 of the World Cup stop 1 has concluded in Dubai, and the short course meters competition got off to…

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5 Things to Watch at Dubai World Cup Stop

On the eve of the first stop of the 2011 FINA/Arena World Cup, we now have psych sheets for the…

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Kromowidjojo, Le Clos Highlight Dubai Start-Lists

FINA has released the start lists for the first stop of the 2011 World Cup in Dubai that will begin…

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Irie Continues Backstroke Domination on Day 2 in Canet

Japan’s Ryosuke Irie was the big story on the 2nd day of competition when he swam a 1:54.54 to take…

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Alshammar Leads Charge as Swedes Rack up 5 Gold on First Day in Canet

On the first day of the Canet stop of the 2011 Mare Nostrum, the second of a three-meet series, the…

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Alicia Coutts, Hungarians Impress on Day 1 of Barcelona Mare Nostrum Stop

The two-day Barcelona Mare Nostrum stop is the first of a 3-meet series that, later this month will include stops…

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In Briefs: Alshammar, le Clos Compete at UAE International Swimming Championship

A meet that flew a bit under the radar over the weekend (but attracted a few notoriously wandering superstars) was…

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Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa

Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…

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Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke

Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…

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Le Clos Only Worlds Qualifier on Day 1 at South African Nationals

Day 1 is in the books from Port Elizabeth, South Africa at the 2011 Telkom SA National Championships, and in 4 individual…

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In Briefs: Olympic Finalist Suzaan van Biljon to Begin Comeback at Next Weekend's South African Nationals

I was having a discussion with a swimming cohort the other day, and we were pondering whether or not South…

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Medal Tables, 10 Big Winners, and TSC Awards, Along With Final Thoughts From Dubai

The 2010 Dubai World Championships are in the book, and despite some great opposition from the rest of the world,…

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Dubai 2010: Day 5 Recap – Americans Have Biggest Medal Haul on Final Day in Dubai

The meet in Dubai is over, and the Americans had a great final day of competition. They won 7 total…

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More Fast Times on Day 4 of the Youth Olympics

There were 7 finals on Day 4 of the Youth Olympics. With all of the Pan Pac excitement coming up, I…

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