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Swim England CEO Retires Amid Controversy

Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson has announced her retirement effective at the end of 2023 but her departure is not without controversy.

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Ireland’s Butterfly Record Holder Brendan Hyland Announces Retirement

Ireland’s national record holder in the men’s 200m fly and 200m IM, Brendan Hyland, has revealed his retirement decision.

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Irish Swimmer Jordan Sloan Announces Retirement

Irish freestyle specialist Jordan Sloan has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at the age of twenty-nine.

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British Stars Entered In Southport Olympic Prep Meet

Olympic champion in the men’s 200m freestyle, Tom Dean, is heading up a British squad competing at a local Australian meet this weekend.

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High-Level International Meets For February 2023

Daiya Seto of Japan will most likely be competing in February at the annual Kirara Cup. Check out the other meets on the calendar for the upcoming month.

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Peaty & Hopkin Among Brits Training On Australia’s Gold Coast

British Olympic champion Adam Peaty is spending time down under, taking on a training camp on the Gold Coast before his next meet.

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Sophie Hansson Downs Ruta Meilutyte Record En Route To Euro Meet Gold

Sweden’s Sophie Hansson took down a Ruta Meilutyte competition record en route to 100m breast gold at the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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Italy’s Ceccon Hits 200 Free Personal Best At Luxembourg Euro Meet

Versatile Thomas Ceccon of Italy hit a big-time personal best in the men’s 200m freestyle to capture gold at the Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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Lee Tops Sloman In Thrilling Men’s 5K at Aussie Open Water Championships

The 2023 Australian Open Water Championships concluded today with a thrilling finish in the men’s 5k event leaving Kyle Lee with his first national title.

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North Coast Mixed Open Water Relay Takes Gold At Aussie Championships

Catch up on the mixed relay action from the 2023 Australian Open Water Championships taking place at Busselton Jetty, Western Australia.

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Proud, Romanchuk Secure Victories On Night One Of 2023 Euro Meet

Great Britain’s Ben Proud kicked off his 2023 in style with a 50m fly victory on night one of the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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British World Championships Qualification Times Are Faster Than National Records

Lewis Burras will need to beat his own British record of 47.63 in the 100m free in order to guarantee a spot on his nation’s World Championships squad.

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Olympic Champion Van Rouwendaal Set To Take On Midmar Mile

Dutch Olympic champion Sharon van Rouwendaal is headed to the 50th edition of the Midmar Mile taking place in South Africa next month.

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Sarah Sjostrom Withdraws From Euro Meet Due To Back Pain

Multi-Olympic medalist Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden has withdrawn from this weekend’s Luxembourg Euro Meet due to back issues.

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Ben Proud Set To Begin 2023 At Luxembourg Euro Meet

British Commonwealth, European and World champion Ben Proud is set to get his 2023 year of racing at this weekend’s Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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