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Condorelli Claims 2nd Italian Relay Record Since Representing Nation

Tonight’s performance as a part of Italy’s National Record-breaking 4x50m freestyle relay marks Santo Condorelli’s 2nd record since being cleared to compete for the nation this fall.

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Krasnykh’s 1:41.08 Anchor Helped Russia Set Free Relay Euro Record

As consolation for the relinquishment of their World Record holder status, Russia set a new National Record and European Record with their 6:46.84 stunner.

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Team China Clocks New Asian Record En Route to 800 Free Relay Bronze

Olympic champion Sun Yang helped fuel Team China to 800 free relay bronze in a new Asian Record here in Hangzhou.

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Carraro Passes Another Milestone En Route To 100 Breast Italian Record

While competing on day 4 of the 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships, 25-year-old Martina Carraro cranked out a new Italian National Record in the women’s 100m breaststroke.

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Shane Ryan Wins Ireland’s First Medal In Hangzhou

24-year-old Shane Ryan put Ireland on the board with a bronze in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Hangzhou.

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Watch Dressel Make Up 2+ Second Deficit With 20.0 Anchor

No gold medal or World Record is safe once American Caeleb Dressel rockets off the blocks.

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America Continues Commanding Lead Of Hangzhou Medal Table

The United States maintained its overall medal standings lead, totaling 17 medals through day 3.

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Watch Chad Le Clos Hold Off Dressel In Men’s 100 Fly Final

South Africa’s Chad Le Clos earned a hard-fought gold in tonight’s 100 fly, beating out America’s Caeleb Dressel in the process.

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Race Video: Prigoda’s 2:00.16 200 Breast World Record Stunner

Watch Russia’s Kirill Prigoda make history in the men’s 200m breaststroke.

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British Stars Take On Ontario Athletes At Swim England Winter C’ships

With just 3 British stars in Ben Proud, Georgia Davies and Mark Szaranek competing in Hangzhou at the FINA Short Course World Championships, most of the English contingency is available to race at the Swim England Winter Championships this weekend. That includes powerhouse athletes such as James Guy, Sarah Vasey, Molly Renshaw and James Wilby.

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Christou Produces Greek National Record In 50 Backstroke

22-year-old Apostolos Christou fired off a new Greek National Record in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Hangzhou.

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Darragh Greene Torches 11-Year-Old 200 Breaststroke Irish Record

2018 FINA SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, December 11th – Sunday, December 16th Hangzhou, China Tennis Centre, Hangzhou Olympic &…

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Ashby Keeps On Grinding With 100 IM NZ National Record

Bradlee Ashby of New Zealand may not be walking away with medals around his neck, but the 23-year-old is still making his presence known at these Short Course World Championships.

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Dylan Carter Crushes Trinidad & Tobago 50 Back Mark

Former USC Trojan standout Dylan Carter cracked a new Trinidad & Tobago National Record in the men’s 50m backstroke semi-finals tonight in Hangzhou.

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Shane Ryan Becomes First Irishman Under 23.0 In 50 Back

After lowering his own Irish NR in the men’s 50m back, Shane Ryan stated, “I have a lane, I have an opportunity, I’ll just go swim and enjoy it.”

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