Swimming
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Pool party: golden ‘new era’ for British swimming
feature Team GB swimmers made a splash at the Tokyo Olympics
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Why everyone’s talking about Sun Yang
Speed Read Chinese swimmer will appeal eight-year ban but the Olympic champion’s career looks over
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The Aquaman: in conversation with wild swimmer Ross Edgley
In Depth Edgley on his five-month record-breaking swim around Great Britain
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Swimmer Adam Peaty warns Fina: ‘I don’t care, ban me if you’ve got to’
Speed Read Briton risks Olympic defence over backing of the International Swimming League
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Golden boy Peaty eclipses Wilkie as Britain's greatest swimmer
Speed Read Rivals admit 22-year-old is performing on a different level after claiming fifth world title
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Adam Peaty: The secrets behind his record-breaking swimming technique
In Depth How gym work, good posture and an ability to maintain stroke rate have turned him into a champion
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Paralympics: Classifications and unusual sports explained
In Depth At the Rio 2016 Paralympics there will be 22 sports – some have been adapted and others, like goalball, are unique
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Olympics 2016: Latest news and today's key events and times
In Depth Daily guide featuring everything from the stars of Team GB to the rules of water polo and the Olympic cycling schedule
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Sun Yang: China vs Australia Olympic doping row gets nasty
Speed Read Chinese newspaper hits out at 'smug Aussie' Mack Horton after he calls swimmer Sun Yang a 'drugs cheat'
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Five things you didn't know about Adam Peaty
In Depth Olympic gold medallist and world record-holder was once scared of water and has an 'adorable' nan
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Olympics 2016: Rio's swimming stars and when to watch them
The Week Recommends From who will shine in the pool this summer to what time are the key finals, we have all the answers
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Cantona swims the Channel: Frenchman follows the trawler
Speed Read Giant images of Man United legend appear on White Cliffs of Dover ahead of cross-Channel challenge
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Swimming and gyms in decline as sport participation falls
Speed Read Minister promises new strategy as number of people playing sport falls 222,000 in six months
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Thames Baths plan for wild swimming in central London
Speed Read Designs for a swimming pool floating off the Victoria Embankment have Boris Johnson's backing
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