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GBR’s Laura Stephens Scorches 2:07.04 200 Fly Best Time In Tokyo Quest

Look out for Great Britain’s Laura Stephens, the Olympic hopeful who put her name in the ring with a 200m fly best time.

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Anna Elendt Fires Off German 100 Breaststroke Record

Representing her home nation of Germany, Texas swimmer Anna Elendt produced a new national record in the women’s 100m breaststroke.

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Irie Hits 53.00 100 Back, Matsumoto 1:45-mid 200 Free At Japan Open

Seemingly ageless 31-year-old Ryosuke Irie clinched gold at the Japan Open, hitting 53.00 in the men’s 100m backstroke event.

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Guy & Wood Put On A Show During Glasgow Morning Finals

We just saw our first medal-contending races conclude here at the British Swimming Glasgow Meet with James Guy, Abbie Wood and more making their marks.

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Matt Richards Scores 50 Free Welsh Record In Glasgow

Matt Richards took bronze behind Ben Proud and Jacob Whittle this morning in Glasgow but scored a new Welsh record in the 50m free.

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Anna Hopkin Scorches Near-Euros Level 50 Free Performance In Glasgow

Anna Hopkin just scorched a 50m free time that falls within the top 5 performances of her swimming career in Glasgow tonight.

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Daiya Seto Sends 4:09.8 400 IM Message With Tokyo On The Horizon

World champion Daiya Seto established his presence on day 1 of the Japan Open, putting the globe on notice with Tokyo 50 days away.

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Rikako Ikee Entered In Breaststroke Events For Japan Open

Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is set to compete in the Japan Open this week, contesting both sprint freestyle and sprint breaststroke.

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German Championships Begin Thursday

German swimmers, such as young Zoe Vogelmann, will be racing this week in Berlin, although the Olympic roster is already determined.

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British Swimming Glasgow Meet Brings Last Chance OLY Opportunity

The British Swimming Glasgow Meet kicks off tomorrow with swimmers seeking last-chance Olympic qualifying opportunities.

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Former Aussie Head Coach Verhaeren To Take Over French Squads Post-Tokyo

Former Australian head coach Jacco Verhaeren may have left his post down under, but he’s now taking over a swimming powerhouse once again.

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Swim Ireland Performance Meet Marks Last Chance Olympic Qualifier

Swim Ireland has announced details concerning the final Olympic qualification opportunity for a select few of the nation’s swimmers.

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Thom de Boer Lowers Own Dutch 50 Free National Record – 21.62

Dutch ace Thom de Boer crushed a new national record in the men’s 50m free en route to topping skins at the Mare Nostrum in Monaco.

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Sidlauskas Hits 200 Breast PB To Close Out Lithuanian C’ships

Lithuania’s Andrius Sidlauskas collected gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke to close out his nation’s championships this weekend.

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Grueling Schedule For Hosszu, Sub-Minute 100 Back For Toussaint In Monaco

Dutch national record holder Kira Toussaint posted the quickest prelim time in the women’s 100m back on day 2 of Mare Nostrum in Monaco.

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