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Watch Michael Andrew Take Down Chad Le Clos In 100 Fly

American Michael Andrew has been on a tear in Kazan, making his mark on the first stop of the 2018 World Cup series.

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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Makes Modest Start At TSS Aquatics

Cameron McEvoy switched up training homes last month and just competed in his first meet under his new banner.

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Kira Toussaint Lowers Own Dutch 100 Back NR at World Cup

Kira Toussaint continues to chip away at her 100m back Dutch national record, lowering it further on day 2 of the World Cup in Kazan.

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Watch Sjostrom’s 2 World Cup Records Produced In Kazan

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been on fire in Kazan at the first stop of the 2018 World Cup series. Watch how she takes both the 50m free and 50m fly in new series records.

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Watch Morozov’s 50 Back & 50 Free World Cup Races From Kazan

Russia’s Vlad Morozov notched 2 World Cup Records in 2 days; see how each race unfolded.

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2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Finals: Efimova Is Automatic

Russia’s Yuliya Efimova looked at ease in tonight’s 100m breast, clocking a time that was within striking distance of what she produced at this year’s European Championships.

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Another Day, Another World Cup Record for Sjostrom

A new 50m fly World Cup Record makes it her 2nd series record in 2 days for Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.

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Morozov Crushes Another World Cup Record, This Time 50 Back

Russia’s Vlad Morozov is a sprinting machine in Kazan.

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Matsumoto Racks Up 2Free Win On Day 2 Of JPN Student C’ships

Pan Pacs bronze medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto led the men’s 200 free at the JPN Student Swimming Championships, clocking 1:46.93 for the win.

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2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Prelims: Andrew Snags 2 Top Seeds

Michael Andrew continued his speedy ways in Kazan, taking two top seeds on day 2.

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Olympian Kirsty Coventry Appointed Zimbabwe’s Minister Of Sport

Kirsty Coventry has been named Minister of Sport of Zimbabwe.

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2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 1 Finals: Hosszu’s Monster Schedule

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was back to form in Kazan, taking on a 4-event night at the World Cup.

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2018 FINA World Cup: Morozov Cranks Out 21.49 50 Free World Cup Record

Vlad Morozov came within .05 of his own Russian National Record with a 21.49 50m freestyle in Kazan tonight.

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2018 FINA World Cup Kazan: Sjostrom Rocks 23.83 Series Record

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom cranks out a new World Cup record of 23.83 in the women’s 50m freestyle, registering the 8th fastest performance ever in the event.

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Ippei Watanabe Wins 3rd Consecutive Title At Japan Student C’ships

On the back of the Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games already done and dusted this summer, several Japanese high-profile athletes were back in the pool racing once again, this time locally at the 94th Japan Student Swimming Championships. Ippei Watanabe made his presence known in the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1.

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