Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

Swimming

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Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials

Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials

Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials
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Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free

Caeleb Dressel has made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, posting the third-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 100-meter freestyle

Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free
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Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and revenue increases

Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed
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He's back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials

Caeleb Dressel has earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials

He's back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials
Health|News

3 Alabama men die after becoming distressed while swimming at Florida beach

Authorities say three Alabama men are dead from likely drowning after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida Panhandle beach

3 Alabama men die after becoming distressed while swimming at Florida beach
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Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too

Caeleb Dressel has locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics

Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too
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Simone Manuel channels her winning side, touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race

Simone Manuel has earned an individual race at the Olympics on the final night of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle

Simone Manuel channels her winning side, touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race
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A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

The crowds were large and raucous

A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
Environment|Science

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Stinging jellyfish, rays with their whip-like tails and sharks on the hunt are some ocean hazards that might typically worry beachgoers

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
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US swim great Phelps tells Congress that Olympic anti-doping efforts fall short

U.S. swimming great Michael Phelps told a

US swim great Phelps tells Congress that Olympic anti-doping efforts fall short
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Olympics-Ledecky continues domination of 1,500m freestyle at US trials

Katie Ledecky cruised to another dominating win in her signature event, the 1,500m freestyle, at the U.S.

Olympics-Ledecky continues domination of 1,500m freestyle at US trials
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Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials

Regan Smith set the 100m backstroke world record at the U.S.

Swimming-Smith sets backstroke world record at US Olympic Trials
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Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris

Ryan Murphy said his desire to regain his Olympic 100m backstroke title burns hotter than ever after he punched his ticket to the Paris Games on Monday.

Swimming-Murphy eyes return to top of the podium in Paris
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Doping-Former US Olympian Brinegar hit with four-year doping ban

American swimmer Michael Brinegar, who competed in the 800 and 1,500 metres events at the Tokyo Olympics, was been handed a four-year suspension for blood doping, the United States Anti-

Doping-Former US Olympian Brinegar hit with four-year doping ban
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Olympics-Dressel wins 50 metres free splash and dash to set up Paris title defence

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel earned a shot a defending is 50 metres freestyle title in Paris after powering home first in the event known as the splash and dash at the U.S.

Olympics-Dressel wins 50 metres free splash and dash to set up Paris title defence
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French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers injures shoulder while celebrating Olympic qualification
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Simone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome

Simone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome

Simone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome
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Katie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trials

Katie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trials

Katie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trials
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Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials
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World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing

World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
Environment|Sports

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say

Water pollution levels in Paris' Rive Seine have improved, data showed on Thursday, three weeks before the Olympics in which the French capital’s landmark waterway is meant to be one

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say
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Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach

Australian swimming is on the rise but the United States should still be rated as favourites to top the medal table once again at the Paris pool, said Michael Bohl,

Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable

The Paris 2024 marathon swimming event could be taking place just outside Paris should the River Seine not be suitable for bathing, organisers said on Friday.

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable
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Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?

The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
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Doping-USADA chief sceptical of investigation into Chinese doping

Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Monday he had doubts about the effectiveness of an investigation into positive drug tests by 23

Doping-USADA chief sceptical of investigation into Chinese doping

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