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James Guy Warms Up With 200 Fly Win In Edinburgh

Unrested James Guy lands on top of the men’s 200 fly field in Edinburgh.

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England’s Nick Grainger Now Packs His Bags For Gold Coast

With yesterday’s announcement that Olympic finalist Max Litchfield had withdrawn from this year’s Commonwealth Games due to nagging shoulder issues,…

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‘I Proved I Can Win From The Outside’ – Kyle Chalmers

Read post-race quotes from your favorite Aussie swimming stars.

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Jack Cartwright Matches Kyle Chalmers In Pool And With Heart Condition

Aussie powerhouse youngesters Kyle Chalmers and Jack Cartwright share more than just the same 100m freestyle prelim time.

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Aussie Trials Day 2: King Kyle Strikes Again, While Titmus Slays

Aussie Kyle Chalmers has voiced concern over being seeing as a ‘one-hit wonder’ after claiming gold in Rio. His 100m freestyle national title tonight, on top of his 200m freestyle title from night 1, leaves no doubt the kid is the real deal.

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On-Fire Titmus Lowers Own 400 Free Aussie National Record

17-year-old Ariarne Titmus claimed her 2nd Australian national title in as many days, lowering her own 400m freestyle national record in the process.

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Aussie Day 2 Prelims: McEvoy Rebounds With 100 Free Top Seed

After a disappointing 8th place finish in last night’s 200m freestyle final, Aussie Cameron McEvoy claimed the top seed in a very stacked 100m freestyle field.

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Cate Campbell Rocks New 50 Fly Australian National Record

Cate Campbell just became Australia’s fastest 50 flyer ever with her morning performance at the Aussie Trials.

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Meet the Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Mascots

Meet the colorful characters symblizing the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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“It Really Hurt”, Says Aussie Laura Taylor Of 200 Fly Upset (2:06.80)

18-year-old Laura Taylor threw down a monster personal best to claim her spot on the Australian Commonwealth Games roster.

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Weather Alert: Edinburgh Int’l/British C’ships Face Snowmageddon

The 2018 Edinburgh International Meet, incorporating the British Swimming Championships, is set to kick off tomorrow, March 1st, but some swimmers may be delayed due to a giant snow storm.

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Citing Shoulder Issues, Max Litchfield Pulls Out Of Commonwealth Games

“It is with great disappointment that I must announce I will be withdrawing from the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” says British 400m IM national record holder Max Litchfield.

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Aussie Para Swimmers Take Stage At National Championships

2018 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS Wednesday, February 28th – Saturday, March 3rd Optus Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport, Queensland Prelims at…

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Australian Teen Ariarne Titmus Looking ‘Ledecky-Esque’…..Again

The ‘terminator’ Ariarne Titmus wowed spectators at the Australian Trials tonight, winning 200m freestyle gold in a superb 1:55.76.

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King Kyle Chalmers Reigns Over 2 Free, Emma McKeon Shut Out Of Gold

King Kyle Chalmers came out on top of the heated men’s 200 freestyle, while Emma McKeon tried the 200 fly/200 free double on for size with 2 silvers as a result.

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