Year: 2016
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A Gold Medalist Talks Bouncing Back from Defeat
Gold medalist USA swimmer Jessica Hardy hoped to once again bring home a medal at the upcoming games, but ultimately finished 6th in finals while competing against a group of ambitious younger women. Knowing a champion does not always win, she is encouraging other athletes to pick themselves up and continue fighting. Jessica joins us…
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FINA withdraws meldonium abuse charges from Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova — lawyer
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has withdrawn meldonium abuse charges from Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova, the swimmer’s lawyer, Artyom Patsev, told TASS. Efimova was suspected of using meldonium, a formula, which the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) included in its list of prohibited substances as of January 1, 2016. Efimova, who is Russia’s 2012 Olympic bronze…
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Meet the Olympics’ unofficial sponsors
How do you market an Olympian without mentioning the Olympics? That’s the challenge facing companies such as Under Armour, Gatorade and General Mills. Even though these companies have endorsement deals with these athletes all year round, they can’t call them Olympians in commercials or social media posts during the actual games. That’s because the brands…
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European Open Water Swimming Championships, Hoorn – Day 2, Summary
A British gold surprise by Danielle Huskisson and Caleb Hughes Hoorn (LEN) – The British open water swimming team caused another surprise by clinching medals at the European Open Water Championships in Hoorn (NED). In the 5 km time-trial Danielle Huskisson captured gold and three hours later Caleb Hughes earned a bronze medal. Russian Kirill…
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Quick Guide to Olympic Water Polo
Everything you need to know about Olympic Water Polo. The first Olympic team sport, Water Polo has been in the Games since Paris 1900, when it was a men-only competition – women joined at Sydney 2000. Physical, fast-paced and with lots of goals, it’s a thrilling spectacle. Watch more Water Polo here: http://bit.ly/29FInRa
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Sarah Sj̦str̦m РThe Perfect Race РButterfly | (English subtitle)
Sarah Sj̦str̦m РThe Perfect Race РButterfly | (English subtitle) https://youtu.be/lpXox7IvByY
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Rio Olympics athletes face risks in contaminated water
When the U.S. Rowing Team takes to the water at the Rio Olympics next month, their uniforms will be different from what they planned. They’ll wear anti-microbial suits to protect themselves from pollution. The lagoon where they’ll row is just one of the many waterways Brazil promised to clean up before the games, but it’s…
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