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Dutchman Bas Takken Takes Down Silverman’s S10 1500 Free World Record

Dutch para swimmer Bas Takken took down the men’s S10 1500m freestyle record held by American Ian Silverman.

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2018 Eindhoven Cup Day 1: Toussaint & Kamminga Lower Dutch Records

While competing in Eindhoven tonight, Kira Toussaint lowered her own newly-minted 100m backstroke Dutch national record from just days ago.

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China’s Sun Yang Reuniting With Coach Zhu Zhigen, Renews Focus On 1500

Sun Yang is getting a blast from his past, pairing up with former coach Zhu Zhigen in his quest for more Olympic glory.

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2018 Swim Cup Eindhoven Meet Preview: Euro Selection At Stake

Ranomi Kromowidjojo will be competing in Eindhoven this weekend.

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Post-C’Wealth, Guy Says Good-bye to 400, Horton Turns Away From 1500

British swimmer James Guy and Australian Mack Horton are fine-tuning their racing line-ups headed towards the next phase of Tokyo 2020 preparations.

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First Round Of Japan’s 2018 Pan Pacific C’ships Roster Announced

After a 4-event onslaught at the Japan Swim, 17-year-old Rikako Ikee leads her nation’s initial roster for the Pan Pacific Championships. Additional swimmers may be named after the Japan Open this May.

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Peaty, Scott, Miley Named To Official British Euro Team, But No Carlin

Duncan Scott made his mark on the 2018 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Scottish swimmer to win 6 medals at a Games. He heads up the British roster for the European Championships as a result.

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C’Wealth: Final Tally of Aussie Swimmers Clocking Pan Pac QTs

17-year-old Ariarne Titmus dipped well beneath Australia’s QT for the Pan Pacifics Championships while winning gold in the women’s 400m freestyle.

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C’Wealth: Final Tally Of Brits Hitting European C’ships Qual Times

Duncan Scott dipped under British Swimming’s qualifying time for the European Championships en route to his silver medal in the 200m IM.

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2018 C’Wealth Games: Australians Own The Medal Table

Australia ended the 2018 Commonwealth Games in a big way, as reflected in the lop-sided medal table.

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2018 Irish Open: Tuggle 2:15.93 2IM, Hyland With 2nd Fly Nat Record

Ireland’s Brendan Hyland nailed a 100m fly national record, while American teen Claire Tuggle landed among the best 13-14 200m IMers ever.

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C’Wealth Day 5: Titmus Leads Pack of 7 Aussie Pan Pac Qualifiers

Tasmanian teen Ariarne Titmus was 1 of 7 Aussies that nailed Pan Pacific qualifying times in tonight’s finals at the Commonwealth Games.

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C’Wealth Day 5: Guy, Peaty, Thomas Among British Euro Qualifiers

Olympic silver medalist James Guy was off to a rocky start in the Gold Coast, but he rebounded from illness with 100m fly silver in a quick 51.31.

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2018 C’Wealth Games Medal Table: 2 More Punishing Aussie Sweeps

Australia overloaded the podium tonight on their home turf, completing sweeps in the men’s 200m backstroke and women’s 800m freestyle.

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2018 C’Wealth Games: Van Der Burgh Upsets WR Holder Peaty In 50 Breast

South African Cameron van der Burgh crushed Englishman Adam Peaty’s hopes of making it a 50m/100m breaststroke sweep in the Gold Coast.

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