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Shane Ryan Nears Lifetime Best In 50 Back Practice Race

26-year-old Irish swimmer Shane Ryan was back at his speedy ways, nearing a lifetime best 50m back time trial in Dublin this week.

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After 23 Weeks Of Lockdown, Scotland Gets Green Light For August 31st

“So much work has gone into where we are and of course this is the news we have all been waiting for,” says Scottish Swimming Chief Euan Lowe.

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Once-Banned Takeharu Fujimori Set For Racing Return At Tokyo Tourney

The 2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament set for the end of August will see Takeharu Fujimori dive in post-suspension. 

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Entries For Tokyo Special Tourney Confirm Rikako Ikee In 50 Freestyle

With entries now posted we can confirm that 20-year-old Rikako Ikee is entered in the women’s 50m freestyle for the Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.

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Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record

After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.

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Japan’s Mizunuma Hits Lifetime Best 100 Fly In Niigata – 51.26

As Japanese swimmers are competing at their respective prefectural championships, 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma is making the most of the opportunity to race.

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Report: Suspended Shayna Jack, Retired James Magnussen On Reality TV Show

Two elite Australian swimmers are set to join the latest edition of the nation’s reality TV show entitled SAS: Who Dares Wins.

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FINA Cancels 2020 World Cup Amidst Pandemic; Will Resume Post-Tokyo

With the 2020 FINA Swimming World Cup Series dwindled down to just 4 stops from its original 6, FINA has announced the cancellation of this year’s edition.

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Belmonte Absent From Pura Loulé Due To Hernia Surgery

2016 Olympic gold medalist from Rio Mireia Belmonte was set to race in Portugal this weekend but bowed out due to hernia surgery.

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Spanish WJR Holder Vazquez Ruiz Takes 400 IM Title In Portugal

Spain’s World Junior Record holder and reigning World Junior champion in the women’s 400m IM, Alba Vazquez Ruiz, collected gold her in specialty event.

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Dutch Open LC Championships Set For December As OLY Qualifier

Dutch elite will now turn their eyes toward the nation’s Open Long Course Championships set for December 4th-6th in Rotterdam.

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New Zealand’s New Coronavirus Cases Lead To Meet Postponement

As a testament to how quickly the tide can turn in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand has had to peel back its declared victory,

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2020 Pura Loulé Day 1 Finals: Top 3 1500 Freestylers Finish Within .5 Seconds

Catch up on action from day 1 in Portugal, including a 3-way battle in the men’s 1500 free that resulted in the top 3 finishers touching within a fingernail.

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Kromo Tops 50 Free, Smits Breaks Belgian 50 Back Record In Hengelo

Ranomi Kromowidjojo looked good in today’s 50 free in Hengelo, while Jade Smits fired off a Belgian back record for bronze.

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Junya Koga Set To Race For First Time In Nearly 2 1/2 Years

Japanese national record holder Junya Koga is set to compete at the end of the month, his first races in nearly 2 1/2 years.

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