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With CAS Decision Looming, Sun Yang Holds Onto Golden Hopes For Tokyo

Hear what Chinese superstars Sun Yang, Ye Shiwen and Xu Jiayu have to say entering the final journey to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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Hagino Becomes A Father, Begins Training for 400 IM for Tokyo

Reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 400m IM, Kosuke Hagino, has re-committed to training for the event, with renewed energy due to becoming a father.

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6 Swimmer New Year’s Resolutions To Start Your Swimming Year Off Right

You’re on the starting block of a brand new year. Why not make the most of it by setting your sights on a new approach both in and out of the pool?

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World Record Holder Andrii Govorov Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

The fastest long course 50 flyer ever, Andrii Govorov, is back in action after having undergone shoulder surgery to address his SLAP condition.

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French Record Holder Mehdy Metella To Undergo Surgery, Out Of Tokyo 2020

French national record holder Mehdy Metella says he is undergoing surgery and will have to bypass the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Despite World Record, Seto Arrives Home Empty-Handed

Daiya Seto, Aliaksandra Herasimenia and more highlight the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines. Take a look and learn something new this week.

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Kromo & Weertman Set To Tie The Knot After Tokyo Olympic Games

Dutch Olympians Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Ferry Weertman are now engaged, but it’s business before pleasure for the couple.

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Coach Alan Bircher On Teen Freya Anderson’s Ascent Into World’s Elite

Think you can hang with two-time European Short Course Champion Freya Anderson? Try Coach Alan Bircher’s sets on for size.

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Dear Santa: A Last-Minute Swimmer Plea

You still have time to send a last-minute email to Santa to make your final aquatic gift requests known to the big man of the North Pole.

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Mazutaityte Clocks Trio Of Lithuanian Backstroke Records At SC Nationals

The nation of Lithuania wrapped up its 2019 SC Championships this weekend, with the 3-day meet celebrating the 95th anniversary of Lithuanian swimming.

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Richard Bohus Busts Out Lifetime Best 100 Back At Gyor Open

The 2019 Gyor Open concluded over the weekend, with several of Hungary’s Olympic athletes taking to the pool to wrap up their calendar year.

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Wilby, Renshaw, Greenbank & More In Action At Northampton Winter Festival

World Championships bronze medalist Luke Greenbank was among those in action at the Northampton Swimming Club Winter Festival.

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Kenzo Simons Becomes First Dutchman Under 21 Seconds In SC 50 Free

18-year-old Kenzo Simons crushed a lifetime best of 20.98 in the short course men’s 50 free, getting the gold in a new national record.

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16-Year-Old Matthew Sates Hits 53.8 100 Fly In Durban

After a solid 2:03.62 200 IM in Durban, 16-year-old Matthew Sates wrapped up KZNA Provincials with a 53.84 100 fly gold medal.

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Kenzo Simons Takes Down Kolesnikov’s WJR In SC 50 Free

Introducing the new World Junior Record holder in the men’s SC 50 free, 18-year-old European Junior Championships medalist Kenzo Simons of the Netherlands.

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