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Three-Time Irish Olympian Shane Ryan Retires From Competitive Swimming

Three-time Olympian Shane Ryan of Ireland has decided to hang up his goggles, retiring from competitive swimming at the age of 31.

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2025 Aussie SC Championships: Sam Short Rips 7:31.79 800 Free

Olympian Sam Short impressed in the men’s 800m free in his native Australia, posting a monster personal best of 7:31.79.

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New Dad Cameron McEvoy Races 25M Free At Aussie Short Course Championships (RACE VIDEO)

Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy tried the men’s 25m freestyle on for size on day two of the 2025 Australian Short Course Championships.

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China Dominates Medal Table At Conclusion Of 11th Asian Aquatics Championships

The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships saw the nation of China top the overall swimming medal table, fueled by Wang Gukailai’s 100m back victory.

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Qin Haiyang Completes Breaststroke Trifecta At Asian Aquatics Championships

World champion Qin Haiyang of China completed his sweep of the men’s breaststroke events at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships.

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2025 Australian Short Course Championships: Short Notches 400 Free Victory

The 2025 Australian Short Course Championships kicked off today with Olympian Sam Short doing his thing for gold in the 400m freestyle.

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Qin Haiyang Remains Main Draw At Asian Aquatics Championships With Second Gold

World champion and world record holder Qin Haiyang bagged his second gold of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in India.

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Van Niekerk Closes South African SC Championships With Another Victory

The 2025 South African Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg finished on a high note for Olympian Lara van Niekerk.

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Qin Haiyang Secures 200 Breast Victory On Day One Of Asian Aquatics Championships

Reigning world record holder and world champion Qin Haiyang of China dove in for the men’s 200m breast at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships.

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Jessica Thompson Falls Just .05 Shy Of South African 50 Free Record

18-year-old Jessica Thompson topped the women’s 50m freestyle podium on night three of the 2025 South African Short Course Championships.

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Le Clos Clocks Another Two Victories At South African SC Championships

33-year-old Chad le Clos is racing at the 2025 South African Short Course Championships, putting up times good enough for gold.

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Jessica Thompson Matches Kirsty Coventry’s 50 Back African Record

18-year-old Jessica Thompson downed Chantelle Van Wyk’s longstanding South African record in the women’s SCM 50 backstroke.

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Kyle Chalmers Undergoes Yet Another Surgery, This Time On Ankle

27-year-old Olympic multi-medalist Kyle Chalmers of Australia recently underwent surgery on his ankle and toe and says it will help with his kicking.

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New Dad Cameron McEvoy Ready For 25 Freestyle At Aussie SC Championships

31-year-old new dad Cameron McEvoy is scheduled to race the men’s 25m freestyle at next week’s Australian Short Course Championships.

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Qin Haiyang Expected To Race At 11th Asian Aquatics Championships

The 11th edition of the Asian Aquatics Championships is nearly upon us, with swimming action beginning on Sunday, September 28th.

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