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World Champion Kim Woomin Earns Olympic Qualification In 1500 Free At Korean Trials

Reigning 400m free world champion Kim Woomin earned a spot on the Korean Olympic roster in the 1500m free on day one of the nation’s Olympic Trials.

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12 Swimmers Have Qualified For Paris Through Day 5 Of Japanese Olympic Trials

Reigning world champion Tomoru Honda bounced back from missing the 400m IM final and qualified for Paris 2024 in the 200m fly.

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Levenia Sim Among IOC-Approved Changes Of Nationality

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved seven applications for change of nationality, including Levenia Sim.

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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Hits 3:45.95 400 Free PB On Final Night Of Giant Series

18-year-old Ahmed Jaouadi clocked a big-time personal best of 3:45.95 in the men’s 400m free to close out the Giant Series.

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London Aquatics Centre Under New Ownership

Changes are headed to the London Aquatics Centre as the site of swimming action at the 2012 Olympic Games is under new ownership.

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Aussie Short Course Swimming Championships Headed To South Australia

The 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships are headed to South Australia this fall, specifically the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

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15-Yr-Old Shin Ohashi Blasts 2:11.13 200 Breast Japanese Junior High School Record

During the semi-finals of the men’s 200m breaststroke at the Japanese Olympic Trials, 15-year-old Shin Ohashi ripped a lifetime best of 2:11.13.

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2024 Japanese Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

World champion Tomoru Honda will try to power through the men’s 200m fly semi-final on day 4 of the 2024 Japanese Olympic Trials.

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Mityukov Clocks 1:56.49 200 Back, Harvey Logs 1:57.50 200 Free In Nice

World Championships medalist Roman Mityukov topped the men’s 200m backstroke field on the penultimate night of action at the Giant Series.

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Japan’s Olympic Roster Grows To Eight On Day Three Of Trials

17-year-old Mio Narita is the youngest qualifier thus far for Japan’s Olympic roster, nailing a selection standard in the women’s 400m IM.

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2024 British Olympic Trials Entries Revealed: Dean Gunning For 5 Medals In Paris

The 2024 British Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials) are on the horizon, with Tom Dean targeting berths in a trio of individual events.

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Never Give Up: 33-Yr-Old Satomi Suzuki Hits 100 Breast PB, Qualifies For Paris Olympics

33-year-old Satomi Suzuki fired off a new personal best in the women’s 100m breaststroke en route to qualifying for her 3rd Olympic Games.

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Olympic Champion Yui Ohashi Misses Paris Qualification In 400 IM

Reigning Olympic champion Yui Ohashi of Japan will not get a chance to defend her gold medal, missing Paris 2024 qualification at Trials.

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2024 Japanese Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

34-year-old Ryosuke Irie will race in the men’s 100m back tonight in Tokyo in his quest to make a 5th Olympic Games appearance.

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Manaudou Gets The 50 Free Win Over Grousset On Day 2 Of Giant Series

33-year-old Olympic champion Florent Manaudou topped the men’s 50m freestyle podium on night 2 of the Meeting Nice – Camille Muffat, Giant Series.

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