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47 min ago | The Morning Call

Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones to help open Wildwater Kingdom season

From nearly drowning as a child to becoming an Olympic swimmer, two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones knows firsthand the importance of learning to swim.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Olympics, Summer Olympic, Cullen Jones, Summer Olympics, Entertainment

2 hrs ago | Ventura County Star

Speaking in Thousand Oaks, Michael Phelps ends rumors he'll compete at Rio

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, is interviewed by award-winning sportswriter Alan Abrahamson during the Distinguished Speaker Series at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center on Sunday.

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

6 hrs ago | Manila Bulletin

Super Siblings

With so many trophies and medals under his belt, Johansen Aguilar is one of the most accomplished athletes of the country.

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

11 hrs ago | The Star Online

Yi Ting on a mission

My golden haul: Siow Yi Ting shows off the medals she won during the Malaysian Open Swimming Championship which ended at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil on Sunday.

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

14 hrs ago | Cornish Guardian

Truro's Williams to represent England in Championships

TRRUO City swimmer Josie Williams has been selected to represent England in the RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Swimming Championships in Australia later this September.

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

17 hrs ago | Basingstoke Gazette

Georgina sweeps the board in Andover SC 200m championships

LAST weekend saw the annual 200m championships for Andover Swimming and Water Polo Club, held over three nights at Andover Leisure Centre.

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17 hrs ago | Patch.com

Grosse Pointe Woman Counts Life's Adventures as Key to Success

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Marathon, Sports, Swimming, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics

21 hrs ago | Thetelegraphand Argus

British record for Master Brown

City of Bradford Swimming Club had two representatives at the Yorkshire Swimming Association's annual Masters Championships at Scarborough Indoor Pool .

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Miami Herald

Pedraza excels at nationals

If you're looking to add a little more adventure to mountain biking, try this nighttime race that starts at 8 p.m. through the backwoods of Amelia Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Triathlon, Outdoor Recreation, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Andrew Gemmell, Summer Olympics, Olympic Track And Field

The Morning Call

Olympic swimmer to open Wildwater Kingdom

Grab your swim suit and enjoy the wet side of Dorney Park, when Wildwater Kingdom opens for the 2013 season.

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

MLive.com

Hope swimmer Libby Westrate Receives Academic Honors

Recent Hope College graduate Libby Westrate of Grandville has been named to the Division III Capital One Academic All-District team in the at-large category by the College Sports Information Directors of America Association .

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Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

Andrew Gemmell, Haley Anderson Clinch 5K Titles at U.S. Open Water Nationals

SANTA CLARITA, California, May 19. ANDREW Gemmell and Haley Anderson won the 5-kilometer national titles on Sunday to conclude the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships at Lower Castaic Lake.

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Related Topix: Sports, Haley Anderson, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Andrew Gemmell, Summer Olympics

Malaysian National News Agency

Daniel Bego Back With A Splash After Long Lay Off Due To Injury

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- National swimmer, Daniel Bego hopes his long-time injury would not be a burden for him anymore.

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Sun May 19, 2013

ReporterHerald.com

A rosy day for Thompson Valley High's Thorne

Jack Thorne learned a valuable lesson on Saturday afternoon. When stepping off the first-place podium after swimming the race of your life, expect to have some wobbly legs.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Colorado High School Sports, High School Sports

IHigh

Kilgore is golden for Trinity Academy

Trinity Academy senior Chesley Kilgore wrapped up her high school career in grand fashion Saturday with three gold medals at the Class 5-1A State Swimming and Diving Championships at the Capital Federal Natatorium.

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Denver Post

Regis Jesuit's run to state title in swimming delayed by "short" pool

The start of Saturday's 5A boys state swimming and diving championships in Grand Junction was delayed for more than an hour when meet officials determined the pool at the El Pomar Natatorium at Colorado Mesa University was three-sixteenths of an inch short.

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Related Topix: Sports, Colorado High School Sports, Summer Olympic, Missy Franklin, Olympics, Summer Olympics, High School Sports, Swimming

Iol.co.za

Phelps rubbishes comeback reports

LOS ANGELES Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has thrown cold water on a report that he would come out of retirement with a view to swimming at the 2016 Rio Games.

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The Capital-Journal

Schurig caps career with two state swimming golds

Going head-to-head for the Class 6A state titles in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles during Saturday's finals at Capitol Federal Natatorium, Schurig emphatically let the freshman know that her day will come.

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The Fresno Bee

Sports: Prep swimming: Eagles get scare, still reign in pool

And the figurative mantle of the section's premier girl was passed during the Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Newberry: Restore wrestling, give others fair Olympic shot

Assuming the governing body, known as FILA, follows through on major steps - simplifying the rules, settling on a new leader, pressing forward with ways to make the sport more hip and exciting for fans - there's no reason for wrestling to compete with seven other sports vying to get on the Olympic program.

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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