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PHOTO: Missy Franklin & Shawn Johnson

by National Confidential | 06 August 2012 | 10:58 pm EST

Topics 2012 Olympics, Gymnastics, London Olympics, Missy Franklin, Olympics, Shawn Johnson, Swimming

Gold medalists pose together at London 2012.

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Michael Phelps Wins 21st Olympic Medal

by National Confidential | 03 August 2012 | 3:55 pm EST

Topics 2012 Olympics, London Olympics, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Swimming, toprow

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps won his 21st medal today at the London Olympics.

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Obama Declares Phelps “Greatest Olympian Ever”

by National Confidential | 01 August 2012 | 2:16 pm EST

Topics 2012 Olympics, Aly Raisman, Barack Obama, Gabby Douglas, Gymnastics, Jordyn Wieber, London Olympics, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Swimming, toprow

President Obama told record-shattering Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps that he is "the greatest Olympian ever" in a phone call today.

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Hero FBI Agent Dies Saving Drowning Teen

by National Confidential | 31 December 2011 | 12:02 am EST

Topics Daniel Knapp, Death, FBI, Hero, Playa Escondida, Puerto Rico, Swimming, toprow

FBI special agent Daniel Knapp died while rescuing a young adult swimmer.

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Ohio Landlord Posted “White Only” Sign At Pool

by National Confidential | 13 December 2011 | 5:48 pm EST

Topics Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Race, Racism, Swimming, Swimming Pool, toprow

The landlord of a Cincinnati, Ohio, duplex posted a white only sign at a swimming pool.

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Todd Robert Sousa: Swimming Teacher Accused Of Sex With Teen Student

by National Confidential | 25 March 2011 | 5:57 am EST

Topics Swimming, Teacher Sex, Todd Robert Sousa

“A Southern California swim instructor is set to answer charges that he had an unlawful sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Orange County prosecutors say 36-year-old Todd Robert Sousa will be arraigned Friday on 13 felony counts of lewd acts on a child and other allegations.” READ MORE

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PHOTO: Britta Steffen Is Wet

by National Confidential | 17 January 2011 | 7:01 pm EST

Topics Britta Steffen, Germany, Swimming

Britta Steffen, a German swimmer, poses for some photos

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Swimmer Amanda Beard Writing Memoir

by National Confidential | 14 December 2010 | 11:53 am EST

Topics Amanda Beard, Book, Olympics, Swimming

Gold medal-winning Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard is diving deep into the book world. Touchstone announced Tuesday that Beard is working on a memoir that will tell of her life away from the pool, a “harrowing journey” through drugs, alcohol and eating disorders. “In the Water They can’t See You Cry” will be co-written by Beard’s [...]

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