A 26-year-old member of the U.S. national swimming team died Saturday during an open-water race in the United Arab Emirates, according to event officials.
Swimming Australia has said that it was unaware of a report that Ian Thorpe tested positive for the banned male sex hormone testosterone before his retirement last year.
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has withdrawn this summer's world championships from Montreal due to a financing problem.
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