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Croenen Captures Belgian 100 Fly Record In Rotterdam

Belgian swimmer Louis Croenen nailed a new national standard in the prelims, hitting a time of 52.10 as the fastest man ever from his nation.

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Quarantined Heemskerk’s 50 Free OLY Spot Snagged By Van Roon

While Dutch freestyle ace Femke Heemskerk watched from quarantine, Valerie Van Roon sneaked into Olympic qualification in the 50m free.

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Korstanje Hits 21.98 50 Free Career-Best As 3rd Dutchman Ever Under 22.0

NC State’s Nyls Korstanje is competing in his native Netherlands this week, tearing up his personal bests through just one event.

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2020 Irish National Winter C’ships Now Limited To Just ‘Elite’

Due to new coronavirus-related restrictions, the number of participants at the Irish Winter Nationals meet has been drastically reduced.

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Hungary’s Szilágyi Forgoing 2020 Olympics To Tend To ‘Body & Soul’

Liliana Szilágyi of Hungary announced this week that she will not be seeking qualification for the postponed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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Hagino Opens 2020 Japan Swim With 400 IM Victory

Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino is paving the way for possible Olympic qualification in the 400 IM by warming up with a victory at this Japan Swim.

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Thom de Boer Hits 21.74 Olympic-Qualifying 50 Free Dutch Record

In heats at the Rotterdam Qualification Meet, the men’s 50m free national record bit the dust, courtesy of 28-year-old Thom de Boer.

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Kamminga Slices .02 Off His Own Dutch 50 Breast NR In Heats

Kicking off the 2020 Rotterdam Qualification Meet (RQM) in style was 25-year-old Dutch breaststroking ace Arno Kamminga. 

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Heemskerk Out Of Rotterdam Due To 2nd Coronavirus Quarantine

Femke Heemskerk was among the top Dutch swimmers headed to the Rotterdam but we’ve learned that per plans are once again sidetracked due to the coronavirus.

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Tokyo To Admit ‘Large-Scale’ Of Visitors With Possible Healthcare Mandate

The nation of Japan, host of the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will aim at admitting ‘large-scale’ numbers of overseas visitors for the Games.

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Price Tag Of Tokyo 2020 Delay Nears $3 Billion

It’s approaching the 9-month mark since the IOC & Tokyo Organizing Committee jointly confirmed that the 2020 Olympic Games would be moved a year out to 2021.

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Italy’s Regional Qualifying Meets Set For This Weekend

This weekend will see many athletes involved in qualifying tests for the Italian Absolute Championships slated for December 17-19.

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Top 5 Races To Watch At This Weekend’s 2020 Japan Swim

Check out the top 5 races to watch at this weekend’s Japan Swim, an event known for furiously fast swims across the board.

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Olympic champion Melanie Wright Becomes A Doctor

Two-time Olympic champion Melanie Wright is officially a doctor after graduating at Bond University today, December 1st.

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Olympic Rings Monument Returns To Tokyo Bay

After a nearly 4-month hiatus, the iconic Olympic rings monument has been reinstalled in Tokyo Bay to signal the postponed Games are drawing nearer.

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