Month: September 2017
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Australian Olympic swimmer Jarrod Poort accepts one-year ‘whereabouts’ ban
Australian swimmer Jarrod Poort, who represented his country at the last two Olympics, has been handed a one-year ban for failures to notify anti-doping authorities of his whereabouts. “Athletes are required to maintain the accuracy of their whereabouts information at all times,†the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) said in a statement on Thursday. “Mr…
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It’s official: Los Angeles to host the 2028 Olympics, Paris gets 2024 Games
Calling it a “win-win-win†situation, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach officially awarded the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games to Paris and Los Angeles, respectively, at the IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday. Read The Washington Post
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Getting Underway at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention
Let the learning begin! We’re excited to kick-off the 2017 U.S. Aquatic Sports Convention in Dallas, Texas with swim team and sponsor representatives from around the country!
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Justin Bastien Gets The Perfect Underwater Shot w/ Freediver Kimi Werner | Project: Behind the Lens
Go behind the lens with adventure photographer Justin Bastien and discover what it takes to capture jaw-dropping images in some of the most challenging environments around. Join Bastien and freediver Kimi Werner as they explore the island of Kauai in search of the perfect underwater shot.
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Swimmers eagerly await reopening of popular Manoa community pool
A city spokesman tells us the gym roof is now done, and they’re just finishing repairs in the pool bathrooms.
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WADA to clear 95 Russian athletes, report says
Leaked WADA documents printed in The New York Times state that there is not enough evidence to pursue a case against all but one of a 96-strong group. WADA has been investigating individual athletes implicated in the doping scandal which has embroiled Russia. None of the 96 athletes – the first to be reviewed by…
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Swimming Coach Matt Brown on Chinese Star Swimmer Ning Zetao 2017
Sep 7, 2017, the next day of Ning Zetao’s 2nd win at the National Games of China, Coach Matt Brown was interviewed and shared his thoughts on Ning Zetao’s performances at the national games and Rio last year. He also discussed Ning’s potential to win medals again at the international competitions, and also his issues…
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Sigma Gamma Rho, Swim 1922 & USA Swimming
USA Swimming is partnered with Sigma Gamma Rho sorority in an effort to provide learn to swim opportunities in under served areas.