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Japan Open: Makino Joins Hasegawa For World Championships 200 Fly

Hiroko Makino produced the #6 200m fly time in the world to add her name to Japan’s roster for this summer’s World Championships.

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Milak Wins Fly Round #1 Against Seto At Japan Open

On day 3 of the 2019 Japan Open, Hungary’s Kristof Milak topped the men’s 200m fly podium over host country Olympian and reigning SCM 200 fly World Record holder Daiya Seto. 

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2019 Vienna International Sees Mecaccioni Of Italy Win Twice

Italy’s Roberta Mecaccioni has collected 2 wins through the first 2 days of the 2019 Vienna International Swim Meet.

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Desplanches, Mityukov & Mamie Lead Swiss Charge Into Gwangju

The Swiss Swimming Federation has announced its rosters for the upcoming elite international competitions slated for the summer.

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Mic’d Up Aussie Coach Craig Jackson Motivates Nation’s Top Swimmers (Video)

“Crawling away from the pool is what I like to see,” is a quote from Aussie Coach Craig Jackson as he was mic’d up recently at a training camp for men’s 100m and 200m freestylers.

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No New World C’ships Qualifiers Added On Day 2 Of 2019 Japan Open

Whereas yesterday we saw 2 additional Japanese swimmers make the roster for this summer’s World Championships, today no new names were added to the list.

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Japan Open Day 2: Yui Ohashi Crushes Another 4:33 400 IM

Yui Ohashi rocked another world-class 400m IM to notch the only World Championships qualifying time on day 2 of the 2019 Japan Open.

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200 Fly World Record Holder Daiya Seto Hits 59.79 100 Breast PB

While competing on night 1 of the 2019 Japan Open, reigning SCM 200 fly World Record holder Daiya Seto threw down an eye-catching performance in the men’s 100m breaststroke.

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Japan Open: Aoki & Koseki Earn World C’ships Qualification In 100 Breast

Yasuhiro Koseki clinched a World Championships qualifying time in the men’s 100m breaststroke, but reigning SCM 200 fly World Record holder Daiya Seto wasn’t far behind.

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Teen Ajna Kesely Joins Fellow Hungarians On ISL Team Iron

The International Swimming League (ISL) Team Iron has announced its newest team member, 17-year-old Ajna Kesely.

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Japan’s World C’ships Roster Grows After Just 1 Day Of Japan Open

Reona Aoki moved into the #4 slot among the women’s 100m breast world rankings, clinching a spot on Japan’s World Championships roster in the process.

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Schooling Snaps Milak In Men’s 50 Fly Heats At Japan Open

Joseph Schooling made two finals for night 1 of the 2019 Japan Open, whereas his fly rival Kristof Milak of Hungary wasn’t as fortunate.

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Jakabos & Sabo Join ISL Team Iron

The International Swimming League (ISL) Team Iron continues to beef up its lineup, announcing two additional elite stars to its ever-growing roster. Joining the Katinka Hosszu-led squad are Hungarians Zsuzsanna Jakabos and Sebastian Sabo.

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2019 Japan Open: Start Lists & Meet Preview

Yui Ohashi will be back at it this week, competing at the Japan Open, the final qualifier for this summer’s World Championships.

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Milak, Schooling & Seto Set To Battle In Fly Events At Japan Open This Week

Three of the world’s best male butterfliers are about to take flight in Tokyo, as Japan’s Daiya Seto, Singapore’s Joseph Schooling and Hungary’s Kristof Milak are all set to swim at the Japan Open this week.

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