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Dawson, Schlosshan Among Day 3 Winners At British Summer Championships

Olympian Kathleen Dawson notched the winning time of 1:00.26 to top the women’s 100m backstroke podium at the British Summer Championships.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 3 Asia Recap: China Far Exceeding 2022 Worlds Performance

Li Bingjie’s bronze medal in the women’s 1500m freestyle further propels China well ahead of where the nation landed through day 3 in Budapest.

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Four New Nations Inserted Into Medal Table Through Day Three In Fukuoka

Through day three of the 2023 World Championships, a total of 16 nations now appear within the overall swimming medal table.

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Qin Haiyang Unleashes 26.20 50 Breaststroke for New Asian Record

Qin Haiyang of China ripped a lifetime best of 26.20 to take the top seed in the men’s 50m breast, establishing a new Asian Record in the process.

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Wiffen Lowers Own Irish Record En Route To 4th Seed In 800 Free

Daniel Wiffen continues to impress, dropping time off his own Irish national record en route to clinching the 4th seed in the men’s 800m freestyle.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 2 Asia Recap: Irie-Less 100 Back Final For First Time Since 2007

33-year-old Ryosuke Irie of Japan will be missing from the men’s 100m back final, his first absence at a World Championships since 2007.

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China Comes Up Big On Day 2 Of 2023 World Championships

Zhang Yufei and Qin Haiyang did major damage for China on day two of the 2023 World Championships, bringing the nation behind Australia in the medal table.

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2023 European Youth Olympic Festival Begins This Week From Slovenia

The 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival swimming events span Monday, July 24th through Friday, July 28th from the host nation of Slovenia.

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Imogen Clark Snags 50 Breast Gold In 30.06 At British Summer Championships

National record holder Imogen Clark hit a near-season best en route to winning the 50m breaststroke at the British Summer Championships.

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Ariarne Titmus Reclaims World Record In 400 Free For Fukuoka Gold

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia reclaimed the World Record in the women’s 400m freestyle to claim gold tonight in Fukuoka.

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United States Without Day One Gold For First Time Since 1994 World Championships

The United States has earned at least one gold on day one at every World Championships since 1994, save for tonight in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 Asia Recap: China Embraces World Championships/Asian Games Double

The nation of China is competing at these World Championships. knowing the prestigious Asian Games are also on the horizon for later this year.

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Qin Haiyang Rips 57.82 Chinese, Asian 100 Breaststroke Records

Qin Haiyang of China ripped a new national record and Asian record of 57.82 during the semi-finals of the men’s 100m breaststroke.

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Short & Hafnaoui Enter List Of Top 5 Performers All-Time In 400 Freestyle

19-year-old Sam Short of Australia ripped the fastest 400m free of his life to grab gold and become the 4th fastest performer in history.

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2023 British Summer Championships Kick Off This Weekend From Sheffield

The 2023 British Summer Championships begin on Saturday, July 22nd with the likes of national record holder Kathleen Dawson set to compete.

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