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China Ready To Take On World Cup Stop #2 In Jinan Starting Thursday

Stop #2 of the 1st cluster of the 2019 FINA World Cup is set to get underway in China this week in the city of Jinan. Action starts on Thursday.

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With Hotel Room Shortage, Tokyo 2020 Gets Creative With Floating Accommodations

With Tokyo facing a hotel room shortage for next year’s Olympic Games, other avenues of hosting spectators are being explored.

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Tokyo 2020 & Fukuoka 2021 Join Forces To Maximize Resources

Japan is the site of both the 2020 Olympic Games, as well as the 2021 FINA World Aquatic Championships and organizers of both competitions are joining forces.

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South Africa’s Tayla Lovemore Joins New York Breakers

South Africa’s Tayla Lovemore will be joining the New York Breakers for the inaugural International Swimming League (ISL) season.

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See How The Aussie & British Squads Fared At U.S. Nationals

Elijah Winnington was the big winner of the visiting Aussie & British squads who raced at U.S. Nationals, with the Bond swimmer nabbing 2 golds.

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Junya Koga Not Retiring, But Aiming For 2021 World C’ships & 2022 Asian Games

Although his suspension will not be lifted in enough time to race in Tokyo next year at the Olympics, Junya Koga will not be retiring.

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The 2019 Pan American Games Are Here: Prep Yourself With Entry Lists

Olympic champion and medalist in Gwangju, Nathan Adrian, heads up the 35-strong American roster racing in Lima, Peru this week.

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Matteo Milli & Alberto Razzetti Make Some Moves At Italian Summer C’ships

The 2019 Italian Summer Championships continued this weekend in Rome, with several stars stepping up for meet titles, including Alberto Razzetti.

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St. Peters Western Issues Formal Response To Bullying Allegations

Australia swimming club St. Peters Western posted an official statement on social media concerning allegations of bullying and ‘fat-shaming.’

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Wellbrock, Wierling & Kohler Among Day 4 Winners At German C’ships

Damian Wierling won the men’s 100m free and 50m fly on the final night of German Swimming Championships taking place in Berlin.

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Campbell Clocks 52.64 1Free, Rapsys 1:45.74 2Free To Close Out Tokyo

Cate Campbell notched a quick 52.64 time to take the World Cup – Tokyo title in the women’s 100m free to close out the first stop.

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13-Year-Old Ryan Hann Launches 2nd Year Of ‘Will Swim For Food’ Campaign

Ryan Hann, a 13-year-old competitive swimmer with the Orangeville Otters Swim Club, is getting ready for the second year of his ‘Will Swim for Food’ campaign.

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German C’ships Day 3: Wellbrock Posts Another 1500 Under 15:00

Florian Wellbrock is keeping the good times rolling with a 14:57 1500 free at German Swimming Championships in Berlin tonight.

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At U.S. Nats, Winnington Is Changing Things Up After Rocky Trials (Video)

Hear from Aussie Elijah Winnington on what it’s like competing at the U.S. Nationals, especially after having not made his nation’s World Championships squad.

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Anonymous Letters Sent to Aussie Media Citing Bullying At St. Peters Western

Claims of bullying and fat-shaming by leaders of Ariarne Titmus’ St. Peters Western Club have been made public via letters to The Sunday Telegraph.

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