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Graham & Groves Recognized As Sports People Of The Year At Bond Awards

Alexander Graham and Maddie Groves each earned prestigious awards from Bond University in Australia for their swimming efforts over the past year.

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Xu Jiayu Shows 200 Prominence Again, Clocking Chinese National Record

Chinese backstroker Xu Jiayu made it happen tonight in Beijing, scoring a new National Record in the men’s 200m back.

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An Analysis Of The Block Start: Which One Are You?

The Batman? The Ouija Master? Find out which block start you most appear like as we analyze the best in the world.

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World Cup Beijing Day 1 Prelims: Hosszu Takes On Monster Schedule

Back to her Iron Lady ways, Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu put on a show across several events this morning in Beijing.

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Now & Then: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos

Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from then versus now as a reminder of the truly glorious era of swimming in which we’re lucky to be.

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Entry Lists Posted For Bolzano

Lia Neal and Madison Kennedy are 2 of the Americans slated to race in Bolzano this weekend.

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Inspired By NCAA, Inaugural Loughborough Vs Toronto Duel Is Born

The inaugural Duel in the Pool between Loughborough University and University of Toronto is slated for this Saturday, November 3rd. The idea came from witnessing the thrill of the NCAA duel meet.

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Olympian Baildon Appointed Swimming Australia Board Member

Andrew Baildon, double Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, has been appointed member of the Swimming Australia Board for the next 3 years.

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Seto, Irie, Koseki Among 37-Strong JPN Roster For SC World C’ships

Daiya Seto will try to defend his 400m IM world title earned in Windsor at the last edition of the FINA Short Course World Championships.

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Junya Koga Handed 4-Year Ban For Positive Test

Japanese backstroking ace Junya Koga has received a 4-year suspension for a positive doping test from May of this year.

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Details Revealed For 2019 British Swimming Championships

British Swimming has released meet information for the 2019 British Swimming Championships, the premier selection meet for the federation next year.

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Watch Teen Phenom Rikako Ikee Race Olympic Legend Kosuke Kitajima

Want to see Rikako Ikee race alongside Kosuke Kitajima?

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Emily Seebohm Snatches Historic 31st Short Course National Title

Emily Seebohm surpassed yet another historic mark in her storied career, collecting her 31st Short Course Australian National title.

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Japan Reveals Stiffer Standards For 2019 World C’ships Qualification

The Japanese Swimming Federation has released high-level parameters surrounding qualification for the 2019 FINA Long Course World Championships, as well as a hint into the process to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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2018 FINA World Cup Beijing Preview: No Chad Le Clos Or Wang Jianjiahe

Although a few notable names will be absent, key talent such as Michael Andrew will keep the competition fierce at the FINA World Cup stop in Beijing this weekend.

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