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Six Aussies Earn Olympic Roster Spots Through Day 1 Of Trials

Emma McKeon already has Olympic medals from Rio but she just nabbed a spot on the Aussie roster to try to add more in Tokyo.

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‘Animal’ Winnington Shuts Gold Medalist Horton Out Of 400 Free For Tokyo

Mack Horton was relegated to 3rd place in the men’s 400m free at Aussie trials, meaning the man will not be defending his gold medal from Rio in this event.

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Swimming Australia Responds To Maddie Groves ‘Misogynistic Perverts’ Post

With the Australian Olympic Trials looming, Olympian Maddie Groves’ social media posts regarding ‘misogynistic perverts’ are at the forefront.

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5 Big Questions Ahead Of Australian Olympic Trials

Mitch Larkin is currently ranked among the top 5 swimmers in the world across the 100m back, 200m back and 200m IM events but will he race all 3 in Tokyo?

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Non-High-Performance Victorians Shut Out Of Aussie Trials Due To Travel Rules

Olympic hopefuls granted an interstate travel exemption are still being denied access to race at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials.

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Caspar Corbeau Gets Green Light For Individual Olympic Events

Texas swimmer Caspar Corbeau has been called up to represent the Netherlands in individual breaststroke events in Tokyo at next month’s Olympic Games.

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Rio Silver Medalist Maddie Groves Withdraws From Aussie Trials

26-year-old Olympic silver medalist from Rio, Maddie Groves, says she is ‘relieved’ about her decision to not compete at the Australian Olympic Trials.

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Nearly $14 Million Awarded In USA Water Polo Sexual Assault Lawsuit

A settlement worth $13.85 million has been reached between female water polo players and USA Water Polo and International Water Polo Club.

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Aussie Sprint Prodigy Flynn Southam Talks Opting Out Of Trials

The Australian Olympic Trials begin on Saturday but 15-year-old Flynn Southam has opted not to compete at the prestigious event.

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Kamminga, De Boer Join Mainstays Kromo, Heemskerk On Dutch OLY Roster

On-fire breaststroker Arno Kamminga is among those named to the Netherlands’ lineup for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month.

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Swim Ireland Intends To Challenge Relay’s Olympic Invitation Rescission

Swim Ireland confirms that FINA has rescinded its Olympic invitation for the men’s medley relay but the federation intends to challenge the decision.

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Irie Hits 1:55.9 200 Back, Mizunuma 51.07 100 Fly To Close Out Japan Open

31-year-old Ryosuke Irie posted a winning time of 1:55.97 in the 200 back while Naoki Mizunuma logged two 51-point 100 fly swims in Chiba.

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16-Yr-Old Jacob Whittle Lowers 100 Free British Age Record – 48.55

16-year-old British freestyle ace Jacob Whittle is already Tokyo-bound and is still swimming like he means it, earning a 100 free personal best.

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Joe Litchfield Closes Out Glasgow With Tokyo-Worthy 100 Back

22-year-old Joe Litchfield saved his best for last, clocking a Tokyo-worthy 53.75 in the men’s 100m backstroke this morning in Glasgow.

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16-Yr-Old Jacob Whittle Lowers Own 100 Free British Age Record – 48.75

16-year-old Jacob Whittle just dropped .01 off of his own previous British Age Record in the men’s 100m freestyle while competing in Glasgow.

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