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1 hr ago | Business Journal

Women Up - Marcy Reed

UP CLOSE Title: President of National Grid in Massachusetts Age: 50 Education: Bachelor's degree, economics, Dartmouth College, 1985; master's degree, accounting, Northeastern University, 1986 Residence: Concord THE INFLUENCE FACTOR BY YOU How would you describe your leadership style? I once met the coach of the British Olympic swimming team and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics

6 hrs ago | Evening Times

Glasgow's Tollcross Pool reopens after 14m upgrade

THE refurbished swim centre includes an improved 10-lane, 50-metre competition pool and a new six-lane, 50-metre warm-up pool, creating one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe.

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10 hrs ago | Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

Eight Swimmers Set to Represent Israel at World Championships

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 23. THE Israel swimming foundation announced this week that seven men and one woman will represent the country at the FINA world championships this summer in Barcelona, Spain.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Guy Barnea, Summer Olympic, Nimrod Shapira Bar-Or, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Gal Nevo

Thu May 23, 2013

CNN

Breaststroke changes possible; US Diving worlds team named

One of swimming's four strokes could soon have a brand new look and not everyone is happy about it.

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Related Topix: Olympic Diving, Sports, Kristian Ipsen, Summer Olympic, David Boudia, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Troy Dumais, Swimming, Kosuke Kitajima

Seattle Times

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

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The Huffington Post

Richard Curl, Banned Swimming Coach, Sentenced To 7 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Swimmer

A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

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Washingtonian.com

The 2013 Guide to Outdoor Pools in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and, conveniently, so is the opening date for several area pools.

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Western Gazette

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The British Heart Foundation have released more places for the biggest charity sea swim in Europe after over 1,000 have already signed up for the Bournemouth Pier to Pier swim.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Summer Olympic, Keri-Anne Payne

The Washington Post

Ex-swimming coach Rick Curl to be sentenced in child sex abuse case

Local ex-swimming coach Rick Curl, who once led one of the nation's largest swim clubs and guided athletes to Olympic gold, will be sentenced Thursday afternoon for sexually abusing a girl he coached in the 1980s.

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BBC News

Carry takes on Swimming Scotland role

Carry retired after the 2012 London Olympics , but won gold in the 400m freestyle and individual medley at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

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CBS Local

Ex-Olympic Coach To Be Sentenced For Sex Abuse Of Young Swimmer

A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches is scheduled to be sentenced for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

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Journal Gazette

Gold medalist teaching kids water safety

Olympian Cullen Jones gives swimming lessons to Niko Diop in New York. The gold medalist is raising awareness of water safety for children.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Star-Telegram.com

Fort Worth gets ready to open Forest Park, Marine Park pools

There's a small chance of rain Saturday, but it'll be a good day to get wet in Fort Worth regardless.

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Xinhuanet

Lochte says swimming superstar Phelps will be back for Rio Games

U.S. Olympic swimming star Ryan Lochte said Wednesday he has no doubt superstar Michael Phelps will end his retirement and return to the pool for another shot at Olympic glory at the 2016 Rio Games.

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Related Topix: Dara Torres, Summer Olympic, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Michael Phelps, Summer Olympics, Swimming, Ryan Lochte

Colorado Daily

Longmont swimmer wins open water national title

Christine Jennings, of Longmont, trains for open water swimming at RallySport Health and Fitness, in Boulder.

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Mail & Guardian

Sascoc to assist swimmers going to Barcelona

South Africa's Olympic governing body will contribute more than R400 000 towards the national swimming team's Fina World Championships campaign.

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Lehigh Acres Gazette

Studd Announces 2013 Swim Camps at FGCU

FGCU head swimming and diving coach and four-time CCSA Coach of the Year Neal Studd has announced the dates for his 2013 Swim Camps.

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Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

Impressive Lineup Set For Final Stop in 2013 Arena Grand Prix in Santa Clara

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 22. THE final stop of USA Swimming's 2012-13 Arena Grand Prix Series -- the May 30-June 2 Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara -- will feature a star-studded field including Olympic gold medalists Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte , as well as a number of Northern California-based standouts, competing at the George F. Haines ... (more)

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Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

Bradley Lynch Hoping to be Part of Great Britain Squad at Rio Olympics

Contribution by Paul Smith, Sportsbeat LONDON, England, May 22. SUTTON Coldfield swimmer Bradley Lynch believes he is capable of hitting peak form in time for Rio 2016.

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WBIR-TV

Olympic swimmer inspires kids to sign up for swim team

Sign ups for Emerald Youth's swim team's seventh season started Tuesday. Gold medal winning swimmer Davis Tarwater spoke to the kids about his own swimming experiences and helped register the kids for the team.

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Olympic Medal Count

    Total
1 United States 46 29 29 104
2 China 38 27 23 88
3 Great Britain 29 17 19 65
4 Russian Federation 24 26 32 82
5 South Korea 13 8 7 28
6 Germany 11 19 14 44
7 France 11 11 12 34
8 Italy 8 9 11 28
9 Hungary 8 4 5 17
10 Australia 7 16 12 35