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Van Der Burgh, Sjostrom Snag More Meet Records on Day 2 Finals of 2015 Setti Colli Trophy

Finals on Day 2 of the 2015 Sette Colli Trophy carried the momentum of the swift swims we saw in…

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Sjostrom Continues Momentum, Van der Burgh Clocks Meet Record During Day 2 Prelims of 2015 Sette Colli

Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) earned the top seed in the women’s 100m freestyle in Rome, while South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh earned a new meet record in the sprint breaststroke.

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Michael Andrew Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Adidas Swim

Andrew has broken 76 National Age Group Records and still holds a total of 19, 11 of those short-course yards and 8 in long-course meters. Andrew’s most recent record came just this past January at the Pro Swim Series Austin, 1:01.67 in 100m breaststroke.

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06/12/15 In Briefs: Pacific Games Roster Updates, Maddie Jackson Fundraiser, New Radcliffe Pool

Maddie Jackson, a Kentucky high school/club swimmer who passed away earlier this year in a card accident, is honored by her Bluegrass Marlins team’s fundraising efforts.

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Australia’s Cameron McEvoy Follows Coach Richard Scarce to Bond Swimming Club

News of a coaching change is coming out of Australia, as Richard Scarce has been appointed Head Coach of the…

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Update: Most Severely Injured Austrian Synchronized Swimmer in Baku Accident Now in Stable Condition

Yesterday we reported the unfortunate incident involving three Austrian synchronized swimmers being struck by a shuttle bus within the athlete’s village…

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Manaudou Keeps Streak Alive, Rocks Another Sub-22 on Day 1 Sette Colli Trophy Finals

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom rocked the world history rankings, clocking the second-fastest 100m butterfly race of all-time at the 2015 Sette Colli.

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Kazan Organizers Give Video Glimpse into Aquatic Venues’ Construction Progress

With construction well underway at the various aquatic venues in Kazan in preparation for the upcoming 2015 World Championships, FINA produced this…

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Sjostrom Fires Off Two World-Ranked Swims During Day 1 Prelims of 2015 Sette Colli Trophy

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom earned top seeds in both the 100m butterfly and 50m freestyle events after the first session of prelims at the 2015 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy.

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Spain’s Belmonte Undergoing Stem Cell Treatment for Shoulder Injury

Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte, who currently holds more World Records than any other swimmer, is undergoing a ‘modern marvel’ procedure to treat her ailing shoulder.

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Manaudou, Meilutyte, Sjostrom Scheduled to Compete at 2015 Sette Colli Trophy

France’s Florent Manaudou, USA’s Cammile Adams and Emma Reaney, and Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte are among the international competitors scheduled for action in Rome at the 2015 Sette Colli Trophy.

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Get Pumped by Latest 2015 FINA World Championships Promo Video

Get your mid-week motivation by taking a look at the latest pump-up video released in anticipation of the upcoming 2015…

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James Magnussen’s Shoulder Surgery Complete; Settles into Life in a Sling

Australia’s James Magnussen underwent shoulder surgery this week in the hopes of regaining his sprinting prowess come Rio.

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3 Austrian Synchronized Swimmers Hit by Bus in Baku on Eve of Inaugural 2015 European Games

The inaugural 2015 European Games are officially scheduled begin tomorrow, Friday, June 12th in Baku, Azerbaijan, but, unfortunately, tragedy has…

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Korean Swimming Fed to Determine Park’s Potential Olympic Timetable in November

South Korea’s Park Tae Hwan continues to train under his previous coach Roh Min-sang, while the South Korean Olympic Committe mulls decision to carry out additional ban.

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