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Toussaint Triumphs With World Championships-Qualifying Time

Having been cleared of a doping test case, Kira Toussaint returned with a renewed spirit, qualifying for this summer’s World Championships in her first swim back.

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FFN Golden Tour Marseille Day 1 Prelims: Proud On The Prowl

Ben Proud took the men’s 50m free top seed here in Marseille. Let’s see what he has left in the tank for tonight, 4 weeks out from British Championships.

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Coetzee Collects 2 More World Jr C’ships Qualifying Times In Durban

16-year-old Dune Coetzee was on a roll again on day 2 of the 2019 South African National Junior Age Group Swimming Championships.

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National Records Hit The Road On Day 1 Of Swiss Long Course C’ships

Live ResultsThe 2019 Swiss Long Course Championships kicked off with a bang right off the bat, with multiple swimmers notching National Records.

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Mamié Overpowers Swiss 200 Breast Supersuited National Record

Lisa Mamié took down the Swiss 200m breaststroke national record that’s been on the books since 2009.

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Kost Lowers Her Own Swiss National Record In 100 Backstroke

Nina Kost of Switzerland just landed herself on her nation’s swimming history books by logging another National Record in the women’s 100m backstroke.

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Mityukov Notches Swiss National Record In Men’s 100 Back

While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Swiss Long Course Championships, 18-year-old Roman Mityukov fired off a new National Record in the men’s 100m backstroke.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Possibly The Youngest Olympian

Cate Campbell, Alain Bernard, Natalie Coughlin and possible the world’s youngest Olympic athlete highlight this edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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17-Year-Old Glen Lim Nails Singaporean NR In 400 Free

Singaporean swimmer Glen Lim was back at it tonight at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, as the 17-year-old produced another National Record while competing at the National Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGs).

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South Africa’s Dune Coetzee Punches Spot At World Juniors

16-year-old Dune Coetzee led the charge of young South Africans with an impressive 400m freestyle effort of 4:15.02.

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Brazil Lays Out 2019 Racing Schedule

Check out when Brazilian stars, such as Bruno Fratus, may be racing this year, as the CBDA released the nation’s swimming plan.

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Emily Seebohm Foregoing Australian Nationals For FINA Champions Series

Aussie Emily Seebohm will be opting out of the Australian National Championships, but is on-board with both the FINA Champions Series, as well as the International Swimming League.

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FFN Golden Tour: Toussaint’s First Meet After Being Cleared

This weekend’s FFN Golden Tour represents Kira Toussaint’s first meet after being cleared by FINA.

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Korean Trials Moved Last-Minute Due To World C’ships Preparations

There’s been a last-minute change to the 2019 Korean World Championships Trials, as the nation’s swimming federation has been asked to move the dates and location of the event due to conflicts with preparations for this summer’s main FINA event.

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Koch Headlines 2019 Swim & Fun Days Meet In Germany

The 2019 Swim & Fun Days meet in Essen, Germany presents another opportunity for German swimmers to knock out some racing prior to the country’s World Championships Trials. 

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