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Former Irish Olympic Coach Derry O’Rourke Found Guilty of Rape And Sexual Assault

O’Rourke, 78, was a convicted rapist prior to this trial, having received sentences in 1998, 2000 and 2005.

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USA Swimming To Propose 221% Increase In Club Dues Beginning September 2025

The national governing body is proposing clubs pay an additional $155 annually, from $70 to $225, which would mark the first increase since at least 1990.

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Cameron McEvoy Grateful For “Opportunity To Rewrite My Relationship With The Olympics”

McEvoy has a complicated history with the Games, notably failing to win a medal at Rio 2016 after swimming one of the fastest times ever at Australian Trials.

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2024 Olympic Games: Ranking Events By Podium Predictability (Women’s Edition)

There is only one women’s event in Paris where the podium picture is clear, promising us some tantalizing battles at the upcoming Olympic Games.

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2024 Olympic Games: Full Swimming Schedule & Session Start Times In Every Major City

Find out when to tune in to watch Olympic swimming all week in Paris.

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Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls’ High School Class of 2025

Alex Shackell is the undisputed top recruit in the girls’ class of 2025, leading a lethal triple threat for Cal with Teagan O’Dell and Claire Weinstein.

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Chinese Swimmers Being Tested More Frequently In Paris Lead-Up

World Aquatics has increased the number of tests for certain targeted athletes and nations, including China, to bolster its anti-doping efforts.

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U.S. NAG Record Holder Kaii Winkler To Represent Germany At Paris Olympics In 100 Fly

Winkler competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month, but as a dual citizen, he’s eligible to represent Germany at the Olympics in Paris.

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SwimSwam Pulse: McIntosh, Dressel Top Picks To Be Included In Swimming Docuseries

Among 10 of swimming’s biggest stars, Caeleb Dressel was the second-most-voted athlete fans would want in a behind-the-scenes docuseries.

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Summer McIntosh Drops 200 Free From Paris Olympic Schedule; MacNeil Enters 100 Free

McIntosh has opted out of the 200 free in Paris, leaving her with the 400 free, 200 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM on her individual program.

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arena Swim of the Week: 10-Year-Old Vanessa Delev Nears 200 Free NAG Record With 2:14.82

Delev came within half a second of Leah Hayes’ 10 & under NAG record in the 200 free, dropping more than two seconds in 2:14.82.

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Controversial “California College Athlete Protection Act” Bill Withdrawn By Sponsor

The bill was pulled by California Assemblymember Chris Holden on Wednesday after he didn’t have the support of the committee chairman.

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Jamie Perkins Takes Second Aussie 400 Free Spot In Paris As Lani Pallister Opts Out

Pallister will only race the 800 and 1500 free individually, opening the door for 19-year-old Perkins, the World Junior champion, to race the 400 free.

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2024 Olympic Digest: Team USA To Have Largest Delegation With 592 Athletes In Paris

The United States is bringing 592 athletes to Paris, making it the largest Olympic team this summer, narrowly edging out host France (571).

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Abbey Weitzeil Battled Illness At U.S. Olympic Trials: “I Think I Had COVID At The Meet”

Weitzeil revealed she felt “really tired” during the Trials and tested positive for COVID-19 upon returning home from Indianapolis.

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