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Watch Cate Campbell Race To Near Exhaustion En Route To 200 Free PB

Hitting a new 200m freestyle PB at the end of a 3-day in-season meet, Cate Campbell was near exhaustion with a trio of freestyle victories in Sydney.

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Cate Campbell Completes Freestyle Trifecta With 200 Win At NSW

“I was told to attack it, that’s what I did,” Cate Campbell said of her 200m freestyle victory in Sydney to complete a trifecta of freestyle wins.

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D’Orsogna & Throssell Fly To More Gold At Western Aussie States

Both Tommaso D’Orsogna and Brianna Throssell were victorious on night 2 of the 2018 Western Australian State Open Championships.

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Winnington With Another Upset In Sydney, While McKeon Blazes Butterfly

After an impressive win in the men’s 400m freestyle on night 1, 17-year-old Elija Winngington broke out a 200m freestyle victory over seasoned competitors. Emma McKeon was also explosive, registering the 3rd fastest 100m fly in the world this season.

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Veteran Aussie D’Orsogna Keeps Career Alive With West Aus Gold

While studying to be a doctor, Aussie Tommaso D’Orsogna still finds time to win races.

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Under Heavy Training, Chalmers Cruises To Victories In Adelaide

Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers took on an off-event at the South Australian States in his tune-up before next month’s Commonwealth Trials.

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Cate Campbell Scorches, Winnington Upsets Horton & Paltrinieri At NSW

Cate Campbell soared, while 17-year-old Elijha Winnington pulled a fast one on Mack Horton and Gregorio Paltrinieri.

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Cate Campbell Becomes Fastest Aussie 50 Flyer Ever In Textile

25-year-old Cate Campbell smashed a new personal best of 25.68 in the women’s 50m butterfly to become the fastest textile suited Aussie of all-time.

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First Time Ever Lifeguard-Controlled Drone Rescues Struggling Swimmers

Helping validate the more than $430,000 investment in drone technology by the New South Wales government last December, the first reported drone rescue at sea took place just this week in Australia.

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World Champion Jesse Puts Moves To NTC Amsterdam

Dutch national record holder Jesse Puts has picked out new training grounds to kick-off his 2018 new year, as the 23-year-old has moved from club Aquarijn to the National Training Center (NTC) in Amsterdam.

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New Zealander & Wisconsin Badger Matthew Hutchins Retires At 23

“Today I have chosen to walk away from competitive swimming,” says Kiwi Matthew Hutchins.

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High-Profile Aussies Tune-Up At NSW C’ships Before Next Month’s Trials

The New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships kicking off on Friday, January 19th, serves as Aussies’ final chance to tune-up before next month’s Commonwealth Games Trials. James Magnussen will be among those racing at the SOPAC this weekend.

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British Squad Heads To High Altitude Camp In Colorado

Olympic finalist Max Litchfield is among the 16 Brits headed to Colorado Springs for a training camp prior to several upcoming meets.

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Andi Manley Steps Up To Loughborough’s Director Of Swimming

Loughborough Sport dipped into its alumni base to appoint its new Director of Swimming, as Andi Manley will be taking the reins of the storied program.

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Singapore’s Head Coach Stephan Widmer Offers Ambitious Plan

Just over 6 months into his role as Head Coach at Singapore Swimming, Swiss-born Aussie Stephan Widmer is crystallizing his vision for progress within the emerging aquatic nation.

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