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Marcus Cheah Joins Singapore’s NTC Coaching Staff

The Singapore Swimming Association has hired Marcus Cheah as Assistant Coach at its National Training Center (NTC).

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James Magnussen Takes On Local NSW Talent In Port Macquarie

“Some people plan in four-year cycles and look towards Tokyo whereas I’m just planning it a year at a time at the moment,” veteran racer James Magnussen of Australia said of his mentality of late.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Steph Rice Gives Back, Learn About ÖtillÖ

Catch up on swimming-related news happening on dry land with this week’s ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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Brazil’s Arilson Silva Adds Hungarian Liliána Szilágyi To Squad

Hungary’s young talent Liliána Szilágyi will now train under Brazilian coach Arilson Silva.

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Adam Peaty Helps Hometown Neighbor With Meaningful Generosity

Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty hasn’t forgotten where he came from, as the British athlete recently generously helped a neighbor in need.

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Hungary Elects 3rd Swimming President In The Past Year

The Hungarian Swimming Association (MUSZ) has elected its newest President, with Dr. Sándor Wladár now taking the reins.

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Sun Yang Only Athlete On 2017 Forbes China Celebrity List

Chinese Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang has made the Forbes China Celebrity List for 2017, representing the only athlete to make the exclusive line-up.

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Wallace Loses Funding, While Murdoch Moves Up On British Performance

British Swimming has announced its Podium and Podium Potential performance squads for 2018, with a couple notable performers left off the list.

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Duncan Scott Takes Home Team Scotland’s Male Athlete Of The Year

Two-time silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, Duncan Scott, has been honored with Team Scotland’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year Award’.

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Spanish Swimming Fed Reduces High Performance Coaching Staff

The Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) has announced the list of 24 swimmers receiving scholarships for the 2017-18 season, however, the coaching staff at its high performance centers has been reduced.

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Off Suspension, Dan Wallace Moves To Edinburgh For Commonwealth Prep

Olympic finalist Dan Wallace is ready to make a fresh start at the University of Edinburgh.

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Duncan Scott Leads Scotland’s Squad For 2018 Commonwealth Games

Scottish swimming has revealed its roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, set for Gold Coast, Australia from August 4th-15th.

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Check Out The Initial LEN Event Calendar For 2018

The Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) has released the initial version of its events calendar for the year 2018.

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3-Time Japanese Olympian Kenji Watanabe Passes Away

3-time Olympian for Japan, Kenji Watanabe, was found dead in his home in Kitaozuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo.

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Study Looks At Death Risk During Triathlons

As excited as we are to celebrate those athletes finishing a grueling triathlon event, we’re also devastated when we hear of a sudden and tragic death occurring during a race.

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