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James Magnussen Predicts McEvoy Win in Worlds 100 Free

After having pulled out of the 2015 World Championships due to shoulder surgery, 2-time World Champion James Magnussen is looking to Cameron McEvoy to land an Aussie three-peat.

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Aussie Sprinter Chalmers Almost Became Latest Victim of Kazan Curse

17-year-old Kyle Chalmers was injured in an Australian Football League game, but will still compete at Worlds and Junior Worlds.

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“WADA Talks”: Kirsty Coventry on Anti-Doping

Multiple Olympic medalist and anti-doping advocate, Kirsty Coventry, recently spoke with “WADA Talks”, a media program which discusses the progress…

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South Africa Sending Just Five Swimmers to 2015 Worlds

Chad Le Clos leads South Africa’s 5-member swimming squad to Kazan.

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Monday Fun Day: Guess Your Favorite Swimmer’s Furry Friend

Cody, owned by Rebecca Soni, is one popular fella on Instagram. Who else owns a loyal side-kick to welcome them home from the pool?

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IPC Announces New Biennial BP Courage Award

The Paralympic Sport and Media Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 14th in Mexico City, Mexico, and a brand new…

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Photo Gallery: Team Australia Descends on Doha Staging Camp

Find photos of your favorite Aussie swim stars in this Worlds staging camp gallery.

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Aimee Willmott Named BUCS Sports Woman of the Year

University of East London stand-out swimmer, Aimee Willmott, has been named 2015’s British University & College Sports (BUCS) Sports Woman…

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New Zealand World Champs Team Led by Would-Be 1980 Olympian

New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle leads her country’s 10-swimmer strong squad headed to Kazan.

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Ground Breaking on Windsor’s Pool Highlights Montreal’s Cost Woes

Excitement continues to grow for swim fans, athletes and organizers as, for the first time since 2004, the FINA Short…

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2015 Serbian Nationals: Vyatchanin, Stjepanovic Race to Gold

Big man Arkady Vyatchanin (center) wrangled in some hardware at this weekend’s Serbian Nationals.

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Le Clos Tunes Up, Tandy Victorious at South African SC Champs

The 2015 South African Short Course National Championships cam to its conclusion today from the JC Joliffe Swimming Pool in…

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South Australian SC Champs Wrap up with World Ranking Shake-ups

The 2015 South Australian State Short Course Championships wrapped up action today from Oaklands Park, but not before some shake-ups…

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2015 Pan Am Games Final Medal Count: U.S. Closes With 12 Total Golds

America’s Natalie Coughlin earned her 60th international championship medal en route to her squad’s 4x100m medley relay gold tonight in Toronto.

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2015 Pan American Games Day 4 Medal Totals: U.S. on Top of Golds

Josh Schneider’s 50m freestyle win added another gold to the United States’ total of 9 through four days of competition in Toronto.

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