International

How World Records Have Been Distributed Between Men & Women Since 2010 Suit Ban

Katie Ledecky has set an incredible 14 individual long course world records during her career, the most of any swimmer since the super-suit ban.

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Official, Whistleblower Speak Out On Allegations Against FINA VP Zhou Jihong

Diving official Lisa Wright and whistleblower Simon Latimer revealed more details on Zhou this week in a report from CNN Sport.

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European Champion Sophie Hansson Is Joining the Loughborough Training Group

Sophie Hansson, the 2021 NCAA Champion in the 100 and 200 yard breaststrokes, will forego her COVID-waiver ‘super senior’ season of eligibility and train at Loughborough University in the UK.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: West Australia Gets Aquatic Facility Cash Infusion

Catch up on smaller stories from around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, including news from the country of Australia.

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Evgeny Rylov Opts Not To Appeal Nine-Month FINA Suspension

Rylov was suspended for nine months by the FINA after he attended a pro-war rally in Russia in mid-March.

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Retrial Date Set For Australian Swim Instructor Facing 21 Sexual Abuse Charges

A former Mosman swim instructor will have a retrial in August as he faces 21 charges of alleged sexual abuse. He was acquitted on five charges in late 2020.

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France’s Velly, Germany’s Beck Claim Wins At Leg 2 of LEN Open Water Cup

17-year-old Frenchman Sacha Velly emerged over an experienced field in the men’s race, while Leonie Beck topped the women by eight seconds.

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2022 Australian Trials Previews: Top 5 Young Guns To Watch

The 2022 Australian Swimming Championships are nearly upon us and we’re taking a look at a few young guns ready to make their marks down under.

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At Least 44% Of 2019 World Champions Won’t Return To 2022 Worlds

Champions in 15 of the 34 events at the 2019 World Championships will not be returning to the event at the 2022 edition of the meet.

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British World Champ Liam Tancock Appointed Chair of LEN’s Athletes’ Committee

The 50 back LCM world record holder for almost a decade, Liam Tancock will lead the LEN’s Athletes’ Committee made up of seven former and current athletes.

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SPIRE’s Coach Schultz & Why The Only Swimming Sports Academy In The US Matters

In this SwimSwam Podcast, SPIRE Coach Thad Schultz breaks down why a sports academy might be the right choice for your swimming career.

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Schooling Looks To Possibly Last Southeast Asian Games Starting May 14th

Former Texas Longhorn Joseph Schooling is set to defend his Southeast Asian Games titles, with the 2022 edition of the meet possibly representing his last.

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Rasovszky, Cassignol Eye Repeat Victories At Second Leg Of LEN Open Water Cup

Both victors of the season opener, Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky and France’s Oceane Cassignol will be on board for another win in Piombino, Italy.

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Ryan Lochte Describes the Mentality That Made Him a Great Swimmer

Ryan Lochte’s Career was riddled with 2nd place finishes in the era of Michael Phelps. But he kept moving forward, racking up medals of all colors

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