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Balduccini, Almeida Score Big For Brazil On Night 2 Of 2022 S. American Games

With the help of swimmers like Brandonn Almeida, the nation of Brazil continues to dominate the swimming events at the 2022 South American Games

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Lani Pallister Grabs Nine Medals At Lifesaving World Championships

We’re used to seeing Australian Lani Pallister getting it done in the pool, but the 20-year-old has some major talent when it comes to competing in the sea.

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Commonwealth Games Champion Alys Thomas Retires Due To Wrist Injury

Says Welsh butterfly icon Alys Thomas, “My goal was to make Paris in 2024, but it was set out to me that my wrist was not in a good way.”

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Status Check On The Stealthy Six Potential Paris 2024 Disruptors

Let’s check back in with our Stealthy Six of David Popovici, Matt Sates, Hwang Sunwoo, Flynn Southam, Matt Richards and Jacob Whittle.

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Roncatto Helps Brazil Soar To Top Of S. American Games Medal Table Through Day One

Brazil’s Gabrielle Roncatto took gold in the women’s 200m IM as well as the 800m free to kick off her 2022 South American Games campaign.

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Gold Coast Set To Host 2023 Australian Age & Open Championships

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has been revealed as the host of the 2023 Australian Age and Open Championships set for April of next year.

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Chalmers In A ‘Good Place’, Eyes Short Course World Title

“It’s just about how long my body and mind hold up for, really,” says Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers as he reveals his short-term swimming goals.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Kyle Chalmers Honored With Painted Mural

Check out the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Aussies Kyle Chalmers, Ariarne Titmus, Cate Campbell and more.

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2022 South American Games Kick Off On October 2nd

The 2022 South American Games are nearly upon us, with swimming action kicking off from Asuncion, Paraguay beginning on October 2nd.

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High-Level International Meets For October 2022

Short course world record holder Kyle Chalmers of Australia is expected to race at all 3 stops of the FINA World Cup which kicks off in October.

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Amidst Russian Reservist Call-ups, International Sports Training Camps Canceled

The Russian Ministry of Sports has banned all training camps set to take place abroad, following an announcement of a 300,000 military reservist call-up.

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Multi-Olympic Gold Medalist Emma McKeon Nearly Retired In 2012

“She had three months out of the water, we just didn’t know what she was going to do,” Aussie coach Michael Bohl said of superstar athlete Emma McKeon.

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Swimming Canada’s Brad Dingey Appointed As Singapore NTC Head Coach

The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) has finally revealed who has taken over the position of National Training Centre (NTC) head coach.

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British Olympians Sarah Vasey & Stephen Milne Hang Up Their Goggles

Two British Olympic swimmers have announced their retirement, as both Stephen Milne and Sarah Vasey have hung up their goggles.

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Cyber Attackers Take Control Of Israeli Pool’s PH And Chlorine Levels

Hactivists gained access to an Israeli pool’s pH and chlorine controls, highlighting the need for operators to maintain the integrity of their infrastructure.

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