Year: 2016
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Putin urges not to politicize doping scandal
Putin criticized Russia’s sports officials during a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday. He said they have failed to fullfill their responsibilities amid the doping scandal affecting several Russian athletes. The president urged officials to actively develop partnership with international organisations, primarily the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Olympic Committee.
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Invictus Swimming with Prince Harry
Prince Harry meets swimmers preparing for the 2016 Invictus Games. With 50 days to go to the start of the Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Prince Harry today joined wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans at Aldershot Sports Centre. Prince Harry watched a speed training session in the pool, catching up with familiar…
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This swimming hole contains mysterious and dangerous secret
Learn the mysterious secret behind Jacob’s Well in Wimberly, Texas. Find out why some are weary of this spot that is visited by numerous people each year.
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Gladstone Community Center hosts Easter egg hunt in swimming pool
The Gladstone Community Center hosted an Easter egg hunt in a swimming pool Saturday afternoon.
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ISM Berlin 2016 – Looking back at the International Swim Meeting Berlin
More than 1400 athletes from Europe, Asia and Africa were competing at the International Swim Meeting Berlin 2016, including stars like Laszlo Cseh, Jessica Fullalove and Luke Greenbank.
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Wada says public confidence in sport shattered in 2015
Athletes and millions of sports fans worldwide have demanded answers following the spate of doping and governance scandals which have sullied the sport recently, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) said on 14 March. Wada president Craig Reedie also called on sponsors to help fund the fight against doping. Athletics was rocked last…
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Spain and Mexico declared non-compliant by World Anti-Doping Agency after failing to meet deadline
Spain and Mexico have been declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code after failing to meet a deadline for making required changes to their drugs testing procedures, it has been announced today Ukraine, declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at its Foundation Board meeting in Coloardo Springs last November, have had their compliance…
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RMR: Rick and Olympic Swimmers
A fun throwback to 2012, when Rick visits Victoria, BC to train with members of Canada’s Olympic swim team. A fun throwback: 4 years ago today Rick Mercer came by the pool and tried to learn a few things about swimming… it didn't exactly go according to plan. Posted by Ryan Cochrane on Saturday, March 19,…