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KNZB Publishes Complete Selection Policy Roadmap For 2021-2024

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has published its entire qualification policy set for elite international competitions spanning 2021-2024.

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Milestone Return Qualifies Ikee To Race At October’s Student C’ships

Japanese sprinter Rikako Ikee’s return to racing at last month’s Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament was significant on several different levels. 

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Introducing Adam’s Baby Boy: George-Anderson Adetola Peaty

Deep breaths for reigning Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty as he and girlfriend Eirianedd Munro (Eiri) welcomed their son into the world.

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Chalmers Eases Back Into Racing At Short Course South Aussie Meet

Australian Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers got wet this weekend, contesting the local South Australia Division 1, Meet 1.

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2021 Aussie Nationals Set For Gold Coast With Tokyo Timing

Swimming Australia announced that the 2021 Australian Swimming Championships are now slated for April 14th-18th at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

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25 British Swimmers Infiltrate 6 Teams For ISL Season 2

Luke Greenbank is just one of many British swimmers ready to take on ISL season 2, with the nation represented on 6 of the 10 squads.

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28 Australians Scheduled to Represent 8 Teams in Season 2 of ISL

Aussie Alex Graham was one of the ISL’s biggest breakout stars from season 1, but will his season 2 with London Roar be impeded by a travel ban?

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Japan Swimming Fed Reminds Athletes Crowdfunding Is Prohibited

The Japan Swimming Federation (JASF) posted an official reminder concerning the prohibition of crowdfunding by members of its aquatic community.

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Bond University Student Using 3D Kinematics To Study Dolphin Kicking

A BOND University researcher is deep-diving into the underwater dolphin kick that helped Michael Phelps become the greatest swimmer of all time.

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Swim Ireland’s Return To Water Video Tribute Will Move You

“It’s been lonely…so quiet…so calm…so empty.” This description of Swim Ireland’s Return to Water connects with aquatic athletes on all levels.

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Spanish Olympian Judit Ignacio Announces Retirement

26-year-old Judit Ignacio of Spain has decided to hang up her goggles and retire from competitive swimming before next year’s Olympic Games.

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Light Shines On Possible Ponds Forge Pool Reopening

A spark of hope is emerging as storied British aquatic facility Ponds Forge International Sports Centre may yet re-open.

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Levterov Keeps Backstroke Win Streak Going At Black Sea Cup

The 2020 Black Sea Cup wrapped up tonight in Varna, with many of Bulgaria’s Olympic hopefuls in the water, including Kaloyan Levterov.

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Paolo Barelli To Serve Another Term As President Of ITA Federation

Paolo Barelli has been elected to another four-year term as President of the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN), marking his sixth term in the role.

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Hauck, Kukla & Coleman Wrap Up Gold Coast Welcome Back Meet

Yolane Kukla took the women’s 50m free, 50m fly and 100m free tonight on the Gold Coast to close out a weekend of racing.

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