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Euro Jrs Day 2: Kolesnikov Settles For Tie, Kesely Continues Streak

Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov and Hungary’s Ajna Kesely made their marks on night 2 of the European Junior Championships.

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Larkin Blasts 1:55.40 200 Back To Close Aussie Pan Pac Trials

Aussie Mitch Larin has found his groove again since moving back to St. Peters Western, claiming his 4th invidiual title of these Pan Pacific Trials.

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Educate Yourself On 5 Stars To Watch At European Junior C’ships

Hungarian teen Kristof Milak made history at last year’s European Junior Championships and is primed to repeat this time around in Helsinki.

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Update On Aussie Pan Pacs Qualifiers With One Day Of Trials Remaining

Teenager Kaylee McKeown clocked a Pan Pacific Championships selection standard to join Emily Seebohm on the list of women’s 100m backstroke qualifiers.

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City Of Glasgow Takes Team Trophy At 2018 Scottish Nationals

While a significant portion of the British elite contingency was racing at Sette Colli, the Tollcross International Swimming Centre hosted the 2018 Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships

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Teen Titmus Scorches 4:01, Cartwright Delivers 48.05 Down Under Day 4

17-year-old Ariarne Titmus came within a second of her Australian national record in the 400m free tonight, while Jack Cartwright threw down the 2nd fastest 100m free of his career.

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Australian Speedster Cate Campbell: “I’m All About Tokyo 2020”

Cate Campbell clocked another sub-53 second 100m freestyle, in-season, at the Pan Pacific Trials in South Australia.

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2-Week Camp With IU’s Lilly King Produces PB For Aussie Jessica Hansen

Australian breaststroker Jessica Hansen spent time at Indiana University recently, getting valuable coaching and feedback from Head Coach Ray Looze. The 23-year-old Aussie is already reaping the benefits of her stint in Bloomington.

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2018 Aussie Pan Pac Trials: Another Sub-53 For Cate Campbell

Cate Campbell rocked a winning 100m freestyle time of 52.61, proving once again she is one of the most dangerous sprinters in history.

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Embracing Swammerhood: 7 Ways Masters Differs From Age Group

Masters swimming is its own animal. Here are 7 ways being a ‘swammer’ differs from your age group swimming days.

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2018 Aussie Pan Pac Trials: Jessica Hansen Claims Only QT

Most big-time Aussie swimmers are in-season training, having already qualified for the Pan Pacs; but, Jessica Hansen rocked a QT tonight to book her ticket to Tokyo.

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David McKeon Drops Out Of Pan Pac Trials To Focus On Shoulder

David McKeon will not be competing at his nation’s Pan Pac Trials due to a nagging shoulder injury.

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Melverton Makes Australian History On Day 1 Of Pan Pac Trials

Kiah Melverton took the women’s 1500m freestyle in South Australia, marking the 2nd time ever an Australiam woman has dipped under the 16-minute barrier.

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Without Training Home, McEvoy Pulls Out Of Aussie Pan Pacific Trials

Cameron McEvoy has pulled out of this weekend’s Australian Pan Pac Trials, meaning he will very likely not be competing at this year’s Pan Pacific Championships.

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2018 New Zealand Open: Last Chance For Kiwis To Qualify For Pan Pacs

18-year-old Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt will be gunning for more Pan Pacs qualifying times at next week’s New Zealand Open Championships.

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