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17-Yr-Old Kazushi Imafuku Clocks 3:47.77 400 Free Personal Best At Japanese World Trials

17-year-old Kazushi Imafuku continued his impressive momentum by clocking a new lifetime best of 3:47.77 in the men’s 400m free in his native Japan.

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Qin Haiyang Scorches 58.66 100 Breast At Chinese Spring Nationals (Video)

China’s Qin Haiyang scorched a time of 58.66 to win the men’s 100m breaststroke at domestic nationals, beating the time he put up at the Olympic Games.

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Mio Narita Cranks Out New Japanese National High School Record In 200 IM

Olympic finalist Mio Narita established a new Japanese National High School record en route to winning 200m IM gold at the World Trials.

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Taikan Tanaka Rips 23.06 50 Fly Japanese National Record

23-year-old Taikan Tanaka ripped a new Japanese national record of 23.06 in the men’s 50m fly to rank #3 in the world this season.

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Sun Yang Settles For 400 Free Silver But Puts Up 3:47.94 At Chinese Spring Nationals

Once-banned 33-year-old Sun Yang clocked a time of 3:47.94 to earn silver in the men’s 400m free after altitude training.

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World Championships Roster Spots On The Line This Week At 2025 Japan Swim

Japan’s sole Olympic medalist in Paris, 400m IM silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita, will compete at the 2025 Japan Swim this week.

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Final Entries For NSW State Open Confirm Kaylee McKeown’s Return

Final entry lists for the 2025 New South Wales Championships confirm Kaylee McKeown will be returning to the pool after withdrawing from the 2024 World Cup.

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City Of Livorno Meet Features Noe Ponti, Matt Sates Among Powerhouse Italians

The #1 50m butterflier in the world right now, 23-year-old Noe Ponti, is headed to Italy to race in the 2-day City of Livorno Swim Meet.

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Cheng Yujie Leads Yu Yiting In Women’s 100 Free To Kick Off Chinese Spring Championships

The 2025 Chinese Spring National Championships kicked off today with 19-year-old Cheng Yujie grabbing gold in the women’s 100m freestyle.

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Sophie Hansson Notches Singapore-Worthy 50 Breast At Swedish Grand Prix

The 2025 Swedish Grand Prix took place over the weekend with 26-year-old Sophie Hansson showing her prowess in the women’s 50m breaststroke.

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Richards & Guy Lead Gold Medal Charge To Wrap Up Edinburgh International

Olympic multi-medalist Matt Richards wrangled up the men’s 100m freestyle victory on the final day of action at the 2025 Edinburgh International.

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Ksawery Masiuk Posts Singapore-Worthy 24.60 50 Back To Close Polish Grand Prix

Ksawery Masiuk posted his second World Championships qualifying time in as many days, hitting 24.60 in the men’s 50m backstroke.

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Thomas Ceccon Fires Off World-Leading 48.17 100 Freestyle In Australia

Olympic champion and world record holder Thomas Ceccon of Italy turned in a speedy time of 48.17 to take the 100m freestyle in Brisbane.

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Ben Proud Puts Up 21.73 50 Free Marker On Day Two Of Edinburgh International

Olympic medalist Ben Proud put up a solid in-season swim of 21.73 on day two of the 2025 Edinburgh International Swim Meet.

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Ksawery Masiuk Posts 52.90 100 Back On Day One Of Polish Grand Prix

Polish Olympian Ksawery Masiuk clocked a time of 52.90 to take the men’s 100m backstroke in his native nation, ranking #3 in the world this season.

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