Articles by Retta Race

While Fraser-Holmes’ Ban Continues, Still No Word On Groves & Poort

2 of the 3 Australian Olympian missing whereabouts cases are still unresolved.

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2017 WUGs: Cameron Brodie Carries British Flag With Pride

Catch the WUGs fever by watching British flag bearer Cameron Brodie enter the Opening Ceremony.

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2017 SEA Games Preview: Schooling Ruffles Malaysian Feathers

Joseph Schooling heads up Singapore’s largest-ever SEA Games squad, although he has already ruffled some feathers before even hitting the pool.

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Japan Is Bringing Heavy Hitters Hagino, Seto, Ohashi To Taipei

Look out for Japan, who is bringing its heavy hitters into Taipei for the World University Games.

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Under New Rules, Kenneth To Joins Sun Yang On China’s Relay

Sun Yang is ready to go to work at the National Games of China, which kick-off on August 27th.

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2016 Olympic Games Host Rio Fails To Deliver On ‘Seeds Of Hope’

Going on a year now removed from the Olympic Games, another potential legacy has been lost, as the ‘Seeds of Hope’ initiative has fallen by the wayside.

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Supersuit Era Still Haunts British Women’s National Records

Two-time silver medalist from Rio, Jazz Carlin of Great Britain, is still chasing Joanne Jackson’s 400 freestyle national record mark of 4:00.79 set back in 2009.

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Michael Bohl Uproots From St. Peters Western To Head Up Griffith

Storied Australian coach Michael Bohl, who led Emma McKeon to a record 6 medals at a World Championships, is making the move from St. Peters Western to Griffith.

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A Walk Through British Men’s National Swimming Record History

Perusing through Britain’s just-published national record progressions gives further insight into how the nation’s swimming prowess emerged.

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Why My Swedes Are Bae

Swedish goggles, I love you.

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South African Ryk Neethling Takes On New Foundation Role

South African Olympic swimmer Ryk Neethling has been appointed CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, an organization that teaches children essential water safety skills and how to swim. 

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3-Time Australian Olympian Chris Fydler May Be Next Chef De Mission

3-time Australian Olympic swimmer Chris Fydler is reportedly the top candidate poised to take over the Chef de mission role for Tokyo 2020.

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Henderson & Pratt Set Themselves Apart At 2017 Canada Summer Games

Young athletes from Canada made their presence known at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

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22-Strong British Squad Ready For World Juniors In Indy

The British squad headed to Indy, including Freya Anderson, will try to improve upon its 10th place finish in the medal standings back in 2015 at this year’s World Junior Swimming Championships.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Lochte Is Already Grooming Next IM Champion

Ryan Lochte’s next fiercest competitor may be closer to home.

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