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Tarasevich, Klevanovich Clear Competition At All-Russian Summer Universiade

Several high-profile Russian swimmers were action last weekend, making their presence known while competing at the 2020 All-Russian Summer Universiade.

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No Le Clos At 2020 South African Short Course Championships

Olympian Chad Le Clos will not be racing at the South African Short Course Championships later this month, but plenty of young guns are ready to step up.

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JPN Student C’ships: Nation Boasts Another 51 100 Flyer & 1:58 200 IMer

The 96th Japan Student Swimming Championships roared on from Tokyo tonight, as swimmers from around the nation took on day 3.

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Madi Wilson Hits Lifetime Best, South Aussie 100 Free Record

While competing on day 1 of the 2020 South Australia SC Championships, 26-year-old Madi Wilson fired off a new state record n the women’s 100m freestyle.

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Wang Shun Hits Another 1:56 200 IM To Close Out Chinese C’ships

The 2020 Chinese Championships wrapped up from Qingdao tonight, with the theme of faster swims coming in the prelims holding true through this final session.

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Honda Rips 1:55 200 Fly To Rank #1, Sato Hits 59.5 100 Breast In Tokyo

Day two of the 96th Japan Student Swimming Championships brought the heat, with Tomoru Honda and Shoma Sato making waves.

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Rikako Ikee Splits 56.19 In First Post-Leukemia 400 Freestyle Relay

While competing on day 2 of the 96th Japan Student Swimming Championships, 20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee took on her 2nd event.

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Paris 2024 Set To Move Swimming From Saint-Denis To La Defense

This week Paris 2024 organizers announced a series of cost-saving measures, aimed at cutting nearly 400 million euros ($469 million).

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China Takes Down Mixed Medley World Record (Updated With Video)

While competing on the final day of the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships, China blasted a new World Record in the mixed medley relay heats.

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Chalmers Absent From 2020 South Aussie State C’shps

The 2020 South Australia State Short Course Championships for the 14 and older age set are set to kick off tomorrow, October 2nd in Oaklands Park.

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British Swimming Sends Ominous Message Regarding Selection Policies

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, British Swimming has decided to take extra time to review the 2020/21 competition selection process.

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Rikako Ikee’s Post-Leukemia 50 Free PB: “I Surprised Myself”

Of her race today, Rikako Ikee: “I surprised myself. I’m still more than a full second off my record but I’m happy I had my best time of the season today.

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Wang Shun 1:56.27 200 IM, Yu Liyan 2:06.83 200 Fly In China

The final day of the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships is upon us and a couple of key swimmers saved their best performances for last.

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Swim Wales Launches Innovative Super Series

Swim Wales has announced an innovative new competition for its members with the launch of its Super Series, a virtual competition unfolding in stages.

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Runa Imai Becomes Japan’s 2nd Fastest 50 Freestyler Ever

Toyo University’s Runa Imai topped the women’s 50m free podium in a time of 24.93 to become Japan’s 2nd fastest freestyle all-time.

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