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2022 Florida HS 1A Roundup: Regions Highlights and State Qualifiers

Erika Pelaez was among the top performers in the FHSAA Class 1A Regional meets as she prepares for the state championships next week.

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Sauickie, Weyant Lead Riverview Girls To FHSAA 4A Title; Sarasota Boys Threepeat

Riverview junior Addison Sauickie set new best times in the 100 free (49.03) and 200 free (1:45.38) to help propel the team to a second straight state title.

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ISL Founder Konstantin Grigorishin Among Ukrainian Oligarchs Who Have Assets Seized

The Ukrainian government has seized five companies associated with controversial businessmen, including the founder of the International Swimming League.

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FINA Hands Former LEN President Paolo Barelli Two-Year Suspension

After handing him a provisional suspension in September, FINA’s independent Ethics Panel has suspended former LEN President Paolo Barelli for two years.

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Ponte Vedra Girls, Nease Boys Win FHSAA 3A Titles; Ledford, Mullen & Cardwell Shine

Sebastian River senior and NC State commit Mitchell Ledford dropped a time of 46.33 in the 100 fly, ranking him 36th in the boys’ 17-18 age group.

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Which Leg of the 2022 FINA World Cup Circuit Was Fastest?

Katie Ledecky’s pair of world records certainly had an impact on making the Toronto and Indianapolis legs of the FINA World Cup faster than Berlin.

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Nelson, Carter Win Overall FINA World Cup Titles, Surpass $150K In Winnings

Dylan Carter concluded his flawless FINA World Cup performance by winning the men’s overall series title and leading all swimmers with $160,000 in winnings.

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Scoring Breakdown: 2022 FINA World Cup Series – Indianapolis

Beata Nelson was the top scorer of the third and final stop of the FINA World Cup circuit in Indianapolis, helping her claim the overall series title.

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All Of The Exciting Swims From This Weekend You Might’ve Missed

Katie Ledecky was just one of several swimmers who had a sensational weekend.

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Laon Kim Resets Three Canadian 13-14 NAG Records At Odlum Brown Colleges Cup

Kim reset the Canadian Age Group Records in three events on the weekend, including shattering a 33-year-old mark by more than four seconds in the 400 free.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 79% Pick Ryan Lochte As Michael Phelps’ Greatest Rival

With longevity and competitiveness across a number of events, fans believe Ryan Lochte was the Michael Phelps’ best rival during his career.

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Lorenzo Mora Breaks Italian Record In 200 Back On Day 1 of Nico Sapio Trophy

Mora negative-split his way to a time of 1:48.72 in the 200 back, breaking his previous national record of 1:49.27 set at the 2021 SC World Championships.

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Russian Bill To No Longer Recognize CAS Decisions Submitted To Parliament

Russian lawmakers are calling for the country to stop recognizing the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Katie Grimes Breaks SCM World Junior Record In Women’s 1500 Free – 15:42.05

In a specific attempt to break the World Junior Record, Katie Grimes took more than three seconds off Merve Tunce’s old mark in 15:42.05.

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arena Swim of the Week: Javier Acevedo Continues World Cup Tear With 1:49.7 200 BK

Acevedo has been consistently improving in recent years, and now owns five different SCM Canadian Records after his 200 back and 100 IM double in Indy.

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