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  • ‘Bombshell’: 23 Chinese Swimmers Test Positive for Drugs Months Prior to Tokyo Olympics

    Apr 22, 2024

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    in Competition, Doping

    Sky News host Caleb Bond says “bombshell revelations” show 23 Chinese swimmers from the Tokyo Olympic Games recorded positive drug tests only months before the games.

    “Let’s start with those bombshell revelations today,” he said.

    “That 23 Chinese swimmers, who competed in the Tokyo Olympics had recorded positive drug tests at a training camp only months before the games.

    “It has been revealed the Chinese anti-doping agency secretly cleared the swimmers.

    “Rules the positive tests were the result of contamination.”

  • World Anti-doping Agency Accused of Aiding Cover-up of Chinese Swimmers’ Positive Tests | ABC News

    Apr 21, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Doping

    The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been accused of complicity in covering up a Chinese doping scandal after it confirmed 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine before the Tokyo games. Chinese authorities say a contamination event caused the finding and they immediately reported the discovery to WADA, which chose not to intervene.

  • Chinese Swim Team Could Be Retrospectively Disqualified for Doping | The Project

    Apr 21, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Doping

    A bombshell report has revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance months before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the World Anti-Doping Agency knew about it.

    It means our Aussies could get new medals if they’re disqualified.

  • Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Doping Before Tokyo 2020 | Reuters

    Apr 21, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Doping

    Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug called Trimetazidine, which is found in heart medication, months before the Olympics began in Tokyo in July 2021.

    Read Reuters
  • Phillips Swim Club Prepares for Its 95th Season | WCPO 9

    Apr 19, 2024

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    rokur
    in Organization, Swimming Pools

    The closing of Sunlite Pool at Coney Island hit home for the volunteers who work year-round to maintain the Phillips Swim Club. The pool has been open for 95 years and members are determined to help it see 100.

  • Keeping Mindful of Swim Safety as Temperatures Warm | K8 News

    Apr 19, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    Keeping mindful of swim safety as temperatures warm

  • Teen Swimmer Minke Janse Van Rensburg Achieves Record-Breaking Success | SABC News

    Apr 18, 2024

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    rokur
    in Special Olympics

    The 19-year-old swimming sensation from George, Minke Janse van Rensburg, is continuing to make her mark in major tournaments. She palmed in three gold and two silver medals in the Trisome Games World Swimming Championship in Turkiye last month. And also broke the 50m butterfly and 100m freestyle Down Syndrome world records at the SASA II gala in Durban earlier this month, where she won another 16 gold medals.

  • The Ultimate Guide To Pool Landscaping Ideas

    Apr 18, 2024

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    rokur
    in Sponsored Post, Swimming Pools

    Transforming your pool area into an oasis is more than just a luxury choice — it’s an enhancement to your life quality, an investment in the value of your property and a statement about your personal style. With endless options for pool landscaping, it’s essential to approach this aspect of your home design with a mix of creativity, practicality, and sustainability. This extensive guide is crafted for homeowners and pool owners alike who desire to elevate their outdoor spaces with stunning pool landscaping.

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  • Look, Throw, Don’t Go: How to Save a Life When a Swimmer Is in Distress | 12 News

    Apr 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Safety

    12News is working to keep you and your family safe around water. Here’s what to do if you see someone actively drowning and why water watchers are important.

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