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Pan Pacs Champ Yasuhiro Koseki Fires Off New JPN National Record

Yasuhiro Koseki followed up his Pan Pacs and Asian Games golds with a new 100m breast national record heading into this December’s Short Course World Championships.

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Koseki & Seto Dethrone World #1s In 100 Breast, 200 Fly

Pan Pacs champions Yasuhiro Koseki and Daiya Seto did major damage on day 1 of the Japanese Short Course Championships, rocking the world rankings in the process.

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McEvoy & Seebohm Veterans Among Young Aussie SC Worlds Line-up

Although Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon and Lani Pallister are among those opting out of Hangzhou, the 20-strong Aussie line-up for this December’s Short Course World Championships is ripe with talent both new and seasoned.

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McEvoy Clocks 2nd Fastest 50 Free Of His Career For Gold

Cameron McEvoy proved his back once again, doubling up on his 100 free from night 1 with a commanding victory in the 50m free on the final night in Melbourne.

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Seebohm Completes Backstroke Trifecta While McEvoy Eyes 50 Free Gold

Olympic medalist Emily Seebohm scored two medals during timed finals in Melbourne this morning, taking gold the 50m back and bronze in the 50m breast. She’ll contest the women’s 200m IM final this evening.

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Friday Night Lights In Melbourne – Last Day of Aussie SC Prelims Video

Ok, so it’s technically Saturday in Australia, but Friday in the United States…either way, get in on the last prelims session of the 2018 Australian Short Championships in Melbourne.

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McEvoy’s 100 Freestyle w/ 21.8 Opener Hints At Return To Former Self

In his interview, one can hear Cameron McEvoy radiating excitement in his voice, hinting that the fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit may be returning back to his 2015/early 2016 form.

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Seebohm Describes Atherton Dynamic As She Aims For Day 3 Triple

Hear how Emily Seebohm sees the dynamic of having rival Minna Atherton as her club teammate play out, as she prepares to conquer the 200m IM, 50m back and 50m breast trio tomorrow on the final day of competition.

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Mitch Larkin Will Be Backing Off Of 400 IM This Season (Video)

Aussie Mitch Larkin discusses his plans for the remainder of the year, one in which the 25-year-old has gained back is backstroking prowess.

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Aussie SC Day 2: Horton Finishes 30th In Men’s 200 Free (?)

Despite hold the Commonwealth Games silver medal in the 200m freestyle event, 22-year-old Mack Horton was notably absent from tonight’s final of the sprint race.

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Titmus Takes Down 400 Free All Comers Record At SC C’ships

While competing on day 2 of the 2018 Australian Short Course Championships, multiple Commonwealth Games medalist Ariarne Titmus raced her way to a new All Comers in the women’s SCM 400m freestyle.

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Double-Double: McKeon & Larkin Take 2 Golds Apiece In Melbourne

Olympians Emma McKeon and Mitch Larkin did dirty doubles in Melbourne tonight, collecting two golds apiece.

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McKeon Wraps Up Two Top Seeds In Melbourne

Olympic medalist Emma McKeon took the women’s 50m free and 100m fly top seeds on day 2 of the Australian Short Course Championships.

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British Swimming COO Ian Mason Retiring At End of 2018

British Swimming’s Chief Operating Officer Ian Mason OBE will be retiring from his role effective at the end of this year.

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Invictus Games Inspiration: Ormrod Races To Gold On 3 Laps’ Training

Former Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod heard an Invictus Games breaststroke race was going to be cancelled due to it only have one participant, so the triple amputee did something about the situation.

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