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Men’s Water Polo: U.S. Falls To Hungary In Quarters, Defending Champ Spain Moves On

The Hungarians ousted the United States by a final score of 13-12 to advance to the semi-finals of the men’s water polo tournament in Fukuoka.

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Women’s Water Polo: Netherlands Downs Italy, Spain Tops Aussies In Semi-Finals

The stage has been set for the gold medal game at the 2023 World Championships in women’s water polo, with the Dutch and Italians teams set to square off.

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World Aquatics Releases 2022 Financial Report; Declares $16.4 Million Deficit

An operating deficit of $4.1 million (USD) was coupled with a significant financial loss due to the performance of the market.

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Leah Shackley Hits 2:11.93 200 Fly Best Time On Day 1 of YMCA Nationals

Shackley clocked 2:11.93 in the 200 fly to drop nearly half a second off her previous PB of 2:12.41 set in May.

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Malyutin Wins 200 Free, Rogozhinova Tops 400 IM On Day 1 of Russian Swimming Cup

Martin Malyutin used his patented back-half speed to book a win in the men’s 200 free on the opening day of the Russian Swimming Cup in Kazan.

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Nikoletta Padar Hits 1:56.55 200 Free To Down European Junior Record Target Time

Padar fired off a time of 1:56.55 in the semi-finals of the women’s 200 free to break the “Target Time” for the European Junior Record of 1:56.78.

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World Aquatics To Include Transgender Swimmers In Trial of “Open” Category

President Husain Al-Musallam said the first event with an open category would take place in the future but didn’t provide additional details.

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Ledecky On Tying Phelps Record: “I Just Never Imagined I Would Be In This Position”

Ledecky reflected on her career under the microscope after winning the women’s 1500 free for the fifth time in the third-fastest time of her career.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 3 Oceania Recap: Where Do The Aussies Stand On Breaststroke?

Zac Stubblety-Cook was solid in the men’s 100 breaststroke, but does Sam Williamson’s Day 3 showing in the 50 put him in contention in the medley?

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SwimSwam Pulse: Weinstein’s Upset, Andrew’s Miss Biggest Surprises of U.S. Nationals

Claire Weinstein ran down Katie Ledecky to win the women’s 200 free at U.S. Nationals, one of the biggest surprises of the meet.

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arena Swim of the Week: Ayden Tan Lowers 10 & Under NAG Record In Boys’ 100 Breast

Tan broke the 11-year-old record held by Ethan Dang in the 100 breast with his time of 1:18.56 at the Bill Rose Classic.

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2023 World Champs Previews: U.S. Powerhouse Has WR In Sights In Women’s 400 Medley Relay

Lilly King is the difference-maker for the U.S. in the women’s medley relay, and could also play a role in the team breaking the world record set in 2019.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Americans, Brits Set For Epic Clash In Men’s 4×200 FR

Tom Dean and Duncan Scott could give Great Britain the edge over the Americans in what promises to be an epic 800 free relay final in Fukuoka.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Titmus Puts Aussies In The Driver Seat In Women’s 4×200 FR

The return of Ariarne Titmus gives the Australian women the edge over the defending champion Americans in the 4×200 free relay.

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The Five Biggest Storylines of the 2023 World Championships

Katie Ledecky will have her much-anticipated rematch with Ariarne Titmus in the women’s 400 free at the 2023 World Championships.

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