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Tough Qualifying Standards Cast Shadow On Day 2 Prelims Of GBR Trials

Jazmin Carlin clinched the top seed for tomorrow’s 800m freestyle final.

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James Guy Is ‘Over The Moon’ With 400 Free British Title (Video)

2016 BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS/OLYMPIC TRIALS Tuesday, April 12th – Sunday, April 17th Tollcross International Swimming Center, Glasgow, Scotland Prelims at…

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Peaty Says He’s Got A Sub-57.92 Swim In Him

2016 BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS/OLYMPIC TRIALS Tuesday, April 12th – Sunday, April 17th Tollcross International Swimming Center, Glasgow, Scotland Prelims at…

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Jazmin Carlin Talks 200 Freestyle Title (Video Interview)

Great Britain’s Jazz Carlin stamped her ticket to Rio on the first day of the 2016 British Olympic Trials.

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GBR Olympic Selection Tracking: Day 1 Status

Defending 200 free World Champion James Guy has already secured his spot for Rio via his win in the men’s 400 free.

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2016 British Championships Day 1 Finals Live Recap: Peaty Alert

British breaststroker Adam Peaty already put his own 100m world record on notice with a mighty 58.94 morning swim. Will he be able to top his 57.92 WR tonight?

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Watch 3 Aussie Women Clock 52-Second 100 Freestyles In Same Race

2016 HANCOCK PROSPECTING AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS) Thursday April 7th-Thursday April 14th SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre – Adelaide…

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The Hard Facts About Wicked-Fast Aussie Women

Within the last day, Australia has thrown down 6 performances that all rank faster than the women’s 100m freestyle American Record.

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This Is What A 58.74 100 Breast Prelim Swim Looks Like

Watch Adam Peaty score a 58.74 morning swim in Glasgow.

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Fraser-Holmes-Less Final Renders No Aussie 200 IM Contenders In Rio

After having clocked the Aussie-qualifying time in the semi-final, Thomas Fraser-Holmes scratched the 200m IM final to reportedly give another teammate a shot at qualifying for Rio. The plan didn’t quite go as expected.

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Peaty Sends Warning To World With 58.74 Morning 1Breast In Glasgow

British breaststroking phenom Adam Peaty scores 58.74 in prelims. Enough said.

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Fraser-Holmes Reportedly Scratches 200 IM To Give Slot To Another

News from Australia is that Thomas Fraser-Holmes, having already qualified for 3 Olympic events, will opt out of the men’s 200m IM Final to enable another dream to be achieved.

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Chalmers Churns Out New World Junior Record In 100 Free (48.03)

17-year-old Kyle Chalmers just earned a spot on the Aussie Olympic team with his 48.03 silver in the men’s 100m freestyle, a time which stands as the new WJR.

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Despite Tough Standards, Japan Assembles Its 2nd-Largest Olympic Squad

Despite tough Japanese Olympic-qualifying standards that sometimes stood quicker than the country’s own record in the event, the Japanese are bringing its 2nd-largest swimming squad ever to an Olympics.

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After Kiss’ Resignation, Hungary Names New Head Coach

Former Hungarian National Head Coach Andras Hargitay will reclaim the role after Laszlo Kiss’ resignation last week.

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