Caeleb Dressel secured his second individual race for the Paris Olympics, reaffirming his status as one of the top swimmers in the world after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Meanwhile, Katie Ledecky continued her dominance, and Kate Douglass emerged as...
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Dressel and Ledecky Shine at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Douglass Impresses
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Gold for Dutch Synchronized Swimmers Noortje and Bregje de Brouwer in Belgrade
Synchronized swimmers Noortje and Bregje de Brouwer have become European champions in the duet free routine category in Belgrade. This marks the first time that the Netherlands has won gold in duets at the European Championships in synchronized swimming. The...
Tensions Escalate in Anti-Doping Community Amid Chinese Swimmers’ Doping Controversy
A recent doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers has ignited a fierce public dispute within the anti-doping community, revealing long-standing grievances and suspicions. The controversy erupted after an investigation by ARD/New York Times uncovered that 23 Chinese...
WADA Confirms Positive Drug Tests for Chinese Swimmers Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has verified reports indicating that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The substance in question, trimetazidine (TMZ), which is commonly found in heart medication, was...
Longtime Dream Realized: Bill May to Make Historic Debut as Male Artistic Swimmer at Paris Olympics
After years of advocating for inclusivity and battling exclusion, artistic swimmer Bill May is finally set to achieve his lifelong dream of competing at the Olympics. A rule change in December 2022, allowing up to two men per team, paves the way for May's historic...
Aruba’s Maureen Croes Makes Waves as Vice-President of World Aquatics Federation
Aruba's sporting community is buzzing with excitement as Maureen Croes, a prominent figure in the world of swimming, has been elected as the vice-president of the World Aquatics Federation. The announcement came during the World Aquatics Congress held in Doha, Qatar,...
History Maker to Top 8: Mikel Schreuders Finishes 7th in 50m Breaststroke World Final
Mikel Schreuders etched his name in Aruban sporting history when he qualified for the men's 50m breaststroke final at the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships. But the fairytale didn't end there. Schreuders battled seasoned veterans and rising stars in an...
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Germany is once again raising questions about the safety of its gold reserves stored abroad, particularly the large share held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With over 3,351 tonnes of gold, Germany is the second-largest holder of gold reserves in the...
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply, signaling rising anxiety among Americans about the economy’s direction. According to the latest survey by the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March, reaching 92.9—the lowest...