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In an all-Asian affair, the two other candidates were Incheon (KOR) and Macau (MAC).   <\/p>\n<p>Melbourne, Australia, got the nod to host the 12th FINA World (Long Course) Championships in 2007 (in swimming, open water swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming).  The other two finalists were Dubai (UAE) and Rio de Janeiro (BRA).<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne had dropped out of the running several months ago, citing excessive costs.  However, late last month, that city resubmitted its bid, which ultimately was successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BARCELONA, July 12. 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