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Trio of German swimmers fall ill after Olympic open water races in the Seine
The swimmers were not identified in a statement released Saturday by the German Olympic Sports Confederation, though Leonie Beck went on social media to reveal her condition.
Olympic triathlete who fell ill after swim in Seine says virus made her sick, not E. coli
A Belgian triathlete who fell ill, causing her team to withdraw from the mixed relay event at the Paris Olympics, said blood tests showed it was a virus that made her sick. Michel was one of several triathletes who got sick after swimming in the Seine, though it was not clear if the water was to blame.
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance.
Ledecky dominates 1,500m again for record-tying 12th Olympic medal
Katie Ledecky romped to the seventh Olympic gold medal of her brilliant career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500m freestyle Wednesday at the Paris Games.
Is a shallow pool to blame for an Olympic swim competition lacking world records?
Through the first four days of Olympic competition in the portable pool at La Defense Arena in Nanterre, France, no world records were set in swimming. The culprit for the slower-than-expected times appears to be a pool slightly shallower than the optimal depth.
Canada's Summer McIntosh wins gold medal in women's 400m individual medley
Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh claimed the first gold medal of her just-burgeoning career Monday night with a dominating victory in the 400-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics.
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Colombia dominates Costa Rica to reach Copa America quarterfinals
Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba scored three minutes apart in the second half, and Colombia advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday.
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United States' Copa America hopes dealt blow after upset loss to Panama
Jose Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory at the Copa America on Thursday night over the shorthanded United States, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn't beat Uruguay in its finale. Meanwhile, Uruguay beat Bolivia 5-0.
American Regan Smith sets world record in 100-metre backstroke at U.S. Olympic trials
Regan Smith set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday night. Smith touched in 57.13 seconds, easily beating the mark of 57.33 set a year ago by Australia's Kaylee McKeown.
Gretchen Walsh sets world record in 100m butterfly at U.S. Olympic swim trials
Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women's 100-metre butterfly Saturday night, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.