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Wang Jianjiahe Becomes 4th Fastest 800 Free Performer Ever W/ WJR

With her 800m freestyle performance tonight in Eindhoven that established a new WJR, 16-year-old Wang Jianjiahe now sits as the 4th fastest performer of all-time in the event.

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Daiya Seto Strikes Again With 2nd World Cup Record In As Many Days

Japanese Olympic medalist Daiya Seto nailed his 2nd World Cup Record in as many days, as the 24-year-old won the men’s 400m IM in Eindhoven tonight.

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In Eindhoven, Daiya Seto Jumps To 3rd Fastest 200 IMer Ever (SCM)

Japanese Olympian Daiya Seto established a new World Cup Record in the 200m IM, becoming the 3rd fastest performer ever in the event in the process.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 2 Finals: Sjostrom Strikes Twice

After a uncharacteristic 50m freestyle loss on night 1, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom fired back with 2 golds tonight in Eindhoven.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 1 Finals: Morozov Shows Up Big Time

A 100m IM World Record followed by a 50m freestyle gold medal? Russian speedster Vlad Morozov doesn’t mind if he does.

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Kromowidjojo Produces Surprise National Record In Eindhoven

Freestyle sprinting ace Ranomi Kromowidjojo of Netherlands just proved she’s got game in another discipline.

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Vlad Morozov Fires Off New 100 IM World Record In Eindhoven (Video)

Russia’s Vlad Morozov has been red-hot this World Cup series, including a brand new 100m IM record tonight in Eindhoven.

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Wang Jianjiahe Throws Down 400 Free World Junior Record In Eindhoven

In the first event on night 1 of the 2018 FINA World Cup Series stop in Eindhoven, Chinese teenager Wang Jianjiahe crushed a new World Junior Record in the women’s 400m freestyle. 

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Grace Ariola Tested Positive, But Found Without Fault By USADA

Texas freshman Grace Ariola has tested positive for a prohibited substance, but was found ‘not at fault’ by the USADA.

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29-Year-Old Belgian Kimberly Buys Nabs New 50 Free NR

At 29 years of age, Belgian Kimberly Buys became her nation’s fastest female short course 50 freestyler ever.

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2016 Short Course Worlds Medalist Shinri Shioura Out For Season

Elite Japanese sprinter Shinri Shioura has withdrawn from the remainder of the 2018 racing season due to complications with tonsillitis.

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Atherton, Winnington Among Young Stars At Aussie Uni Nationals

World Junior Record holder Minna Atherton, Short Course World Championships medalist Jack Gerrard and Commonwealth Games relay gold medalist Elijah Winnington were among the notable Australian athletes who competed at Uni Championships this week on the Gold Coast.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 1 Prelims: World’s Best On Display

Sarah Sjostrom, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Katinka Hosszu, Emily Seebohm, Michael Andrew, Daiya Seto, Vlad Morozov – just some of the names getting short course meters racing underway in Eindhoven this morning on the 1st day of the World Cup stop.

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Japan Nixes Heat-Conserving Daylight Saving Time

The Japanese government has decided against implementing daylight saving time.

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Sweden’s Michelle Coleman To Make Comeback In Eindhoven

Sweden’s freestyle ace Michelle Coleman is slated to be back in action this weekend following a 7-month long racing hiatus.

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