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Alberto Contador Tests Positive for Clenbuterol, Latest Tour Title in Doubt

By A.J. PerezSep 29th 2010 – 11:50PM

Alberto Contador tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol days before he sealed his third career Tour de France title back in July, a violation he said Thursday came as a result of contaminated meat. "I'm sad and disappointed but I can hold my head high because with the truth in front of me I can talk loud and...

Olympic Trials Preview: Women's 100 Meter Breaststroke

By JJ CooperJun 29th 2008 – 9:35PM

Over the next few days we will be previewing the races that will take place at the U.S Olympic Swimming Trials.Women's 100 Meter BreaststrokeWhat to watch for: Power and precision are absolutely essential for the 100 meter breaststroke. Look for swimmers with long strokes who are low to the water and look more like a...

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  • 05/31/12 Jones faces Hardy in pool Source: Post-Courier - Port Moresby - Papua New Guinea Leisel Jones has the opportunity to show her Olympic title defence is on track at the Santa Clara international swim meet in California this week.
  • 05/30/12 Correction: London 2012-The First London Olympics Source: ABC - KLKN 8 - Lincoln NE Rebecca Soni beat Jessica Hardy to win the 100-meter breaststroke at the Speedo Grand Challenge, Hardy returned to win the 50 freestyle, and 40-year-old Janet Evans finished fourth in a consolation final of the 400 free on...
  • 05/29/12 Jones has chance to make statement Source: The Courier-Mail The gold medallist in the 100m breaststoke at the Beijing Olympics is set to clash with world record holder Jessica Hardy at the four-day competition, starting Thursday.
  • 05/26/12 Jones warms up for London with win Source: The Australian Jones was not her world-beating self at the Australian Olympic trials in March as she struggled with a persistent ear infection and was beaten into second place in her pet event by rising star Leiston Pickett.
  • 05/26/12 Soni beats Hardy in Olympic tune-up swim meet Source: Greenpoint Star - Brooklyn NY Rebecca Soni beat Jessica Hardy to win the 100-meter breaststroke at the Speedo Grand Challenge, Hardy returned to win the 50 freestyle, and 40-year-old Janet Evans finished fourth in a consolation final of the 400 free on the meet's opening night Friday.

Background on jessica hardy

Jessica Adele Hardy (born March 12, 1987) is an American swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke and freestyle stroke.

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