France’s capital city is set to rock to a sporting beat on Saturday as the Olympic Games get under way in earnest.
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Tag: swimming
Dressel puts world aquatics on the spot over China doping
Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel put World Aquatics on the defensive after expressing in front of them his lack of confidence in their handling of a Chinese doping case.
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US still favorites 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.
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American Swims in Paris’ Seine River Ahead of Olympics Despite Contamination Risks
A 75-year-old American swimmer swam in the Seine River in central Paris on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and raise awareness of the French government’s efforts to clean up the river in preparation for the Olympic Games.
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Trials over, US switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
A powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rivals Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis.
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Ledecky continues domination of 1,500m freestyle at US trials
Katie Ledecky cruised to another dominating win in her signature event at the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis.
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