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World Aquatics Allows Russian And Belarusian Athletes In Team Events

World Aquatics adjusts rules for Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competitions amidst Ukraine conflict. IOC guidance, neutrality rules, and...

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Rhiannan Iffland: from cruise ship entertainer to ‘rock and roll of diving’ star

The Australian cliff diver and face of the sport is set to be crowned an eight-time world champion in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Adam Peaty reveals dilemma over LA28 decision: ‘If that happens, it’ll be 100 percent yes’

Peaty was pipped to gold in Paris this summer and intends to take a break from swimming

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German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German swimmer Leonie Beck says she became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe

The Independent UK

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

The Independent UK

Olympic marathon swim training axed as Seine water quality fiasco rumbles on

As concerns about the River Seine's water quality continue, today's marathon swimming training is cancelled but officials say races should still go ahead

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Olympic Open Water Training In Polluted Seine Scrapped: Organisers

Paris Olympics organisers said Tuesday that training for open water swimming in the River Seine had been cancelled due to pollution, raising questions over why triathletes were allowed to use the waterway the day before.

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Is the Seine clean enough to swim in?

A swimming test was canceled, and two swimmers have fallen ill – but it's unclear if the river's water is to blame

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Olympic Marathon Swim Test Canceled Due To Water Quality Concerns

Seine River water quality concerns impact Olympic marathon swim test run and athlete safety, leading to event cancellation and Belgium's withdrawal.

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Marathon swimming training cancelled as concern over River Seine water quality continues

The women’s 10km open water swim is scheduled for Thursday with the men’s race on Friday

The Independent UK

Stop policing Black Olympians' hair

From Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Sha’Carri Richardson, Black female Olympians are still unfairly scrutinized

Salon

Olympic Cheating Scandal Erupts After Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle’s Gold Medal Win

“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” The post Olympic Cheating Scandal Erupts After Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle’s Gold Medal Win first appeared on Bored Panda.

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China’s Olympic Swimming Success Deserves All of Your Doubts

Even after a world record in the 100-meter freestyle final, the country’s triumphs in the pool should come under scrutiny due to its recent doping scandals.

Sports Illustrated

Chinese Olympic swimmer says doping testers are part of a ‘European and American’ plot

Breaststroke world-record holder Qin Haiyang branded number of tests in Paris as ‘tricks … to disrupt our rhythm’ on social media

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Caeleb Dressel Calls Out World Aquatics’ Ability to Stage Drug-Free Olympics

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist says he doesn’t trust the organization to produce a fair Summer Games in Paris.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Speedo’s suits for the 2024 Paris Olympics were inspired by sharks and space exploration

Olympic swimmers race in high-tech suits that are way different than what most people wear.

The Independent UK

Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year

The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s design center

The Independent UK

Chinese swimmers will be under scrutiny at the Paris Olympics after positive doping tests revealed

Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China

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The Independent UK

Chinese swimmers set for twice as many doping tests at Paris Olympics

World Aquatics says move is meant to restore trust after Chinese athletes who tested positive for a banned substance were allowed to take part in Tokyo Olympics

International Business Times

World Aquatics To Strengthen Testing Of Chinese Swimmers At Olympics

World Aquatics said on Monday it will increase the anti-doping tests carried out on Chinese swimmers competing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

The Conversation

Many sports are tightening their transgender policies – can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?

The inclusion of trans women athletes – women who were assigned male at birth – is one of the most controversial issues in world sports.

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Paris Olympics Seine River Water Contamination Concerns

Elevated E. coli levels in Seine River raise concerns for Paris Olympics swimming events. Efforts to address contamination include a new rainwater reservoi...

The Independent UK

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses case to overturn World Aquatics ban

The transgender swimmer was banned from competing in women’s elite events in 2022

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Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Loses Challenge Against Competition Rules

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses challenge against World Aquatics rules on elite women's races. Ongoing debates on transgender athletes in sports.

The Guardian - UK

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas out of Olympics after losing legal battle

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her legal case against World Aquatics and any hopes of making next month’s Paris Olympics

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