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2018 Aussie Pan Pac Trials: Another Sub-53 For Cate Campbell

Cate Campbell rocked a winning 100m freestyle time of 52.61, proving once again she is one of the most dangerous sprinters in history.

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Embracing Swammerhood: 7 Ways Masters Differs From Age Group

Masters swimming is its own animal. Here are 7 ways being a ‘swammer’ differs from your age group swimming days.

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2018 Aussie Pan Pac Trials: Jessica Hansen Claims Only QT

Most big-time Aussie swimmers are in-season training, having already qualified for the Pan Pacs; but, Jessica Hansen rocked a QT tonight to book her ticket to Tokyo.

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David McKeon Drops Out Of Pan Pac Trials To Focus On Shoulder

David McKeon will not be competing at his nation’s Pan Pac Trials due to a nagging shoulder injury.

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Melverton Makes Australian History On Day 1 Of Pan Pac Trials

Kiah Melverton took the women’s 1500m freestyle in South Australia, marking the 2nd time ever an Australiam woman has dipped under the 16-minute barrier.

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Without Training Home, McEvoy Pulls Out Of Aussie Pan Pacific Trials

Cameron McEvoy has pulled out of this weekend’s Australian Pan Pac Trials, meaning he will very likely not be competing at this year’s Pan Pacific Championships.

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2018 New Zealand Open: Last Chance For Kiwis To Qualify For Pan Pacs

18-year-old Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt will be gunning for more Pan Pacs qualifying times at next week’s New Zealand Open Championships.

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Park Tae Hwan Now Out Of Asian Games; Hints At Possible Retirement

“Rather than saying I am retiring, I’d like to take some time to think about my future,” says Park Tae Hwan after announcing he has dropped out of the Asian Games.

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City Of Tokyo Passes Strict Anti-Smoking Rules Ahead of 2020 Games

We’re about 2 years out from the 2020 Olympic Games and the host city of Tokyo, Japan has already announced new anti-smoking legislation to prepare for the world’s biggest sporting stage.

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Seeking Redemption, Park Tae Hwan Returns To Asian Games

2008 Olympic champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea saw his Asian Games medals stripped from the 2014 edition, but hopes to move on from that history with new performances this year.

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Aussie Cate Campbell Needs Your Joke Suggestions

Hear what Cate Campbell, Taylor McKeown and others have to say about what makes their coaches tick.

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Relive The Phelps/Lochte Rivalry….Lego Style

Watch one of the famous Michael Phelps/Ryan Lochte battles unfold in Lego mode.

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Kosuke Kitajima Elected Vice Chairman Of Tokyo Metro Swimming Assoc.

Storied breaststroking ace Kosuke Kitajima of Japan has been elected Vice Chairman of the Tokyo Metropolitan Swimming Association this week.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Seto’s A Dad, Schooling Snags More Sponsorships

Olympians Brent Hayden, Daiya Seto, Dawn Fraser, Amanda Weir and Joseph Schooling all have stories rolled up into this edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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2018 Mediterranean Games Conclude By Rattling World Rankings

The 2018 Mediterranean Games wrapped up with a historic men’s 50m freestyle, another gold by Mireia Belmonte and a dominant victory by Gregorio Paltrinieri.

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