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With 50 Free Victory, Sjostrom Overtakes Phelps For Most Individual Worlds Medals

With her 50m free victory, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom overtakes American Michael Phelps’ record for the most individual World Championships medals.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Leon Marchand Lands Louis Vuitton Sponsorship

Multi-2023 World Championships gold medalist Leon Marchand of France will be one of the faces of Louis Vuitton at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Bowman, Taylor & Chalmers Weigh In On Total Medals vs Gold Medals Ranking Debate

Hear what Aussie head coach Rohan Taylor, swimmer Kyle Chalmers and U.S. coach Bob Bowman have to say about the medal ranking debate.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 8 Asian Recap: China’s Results Foreshadow Asian Games Destruction

The Asian Games are set to begin in September and China’s impressive performances here in Fukuoka potentially foreshadow what’s to come on their home turf.

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Ruta Meilutyte Lowers Newly-Minted World Record In 50 Breaststroke

Once-retired Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania crushed a new World Record of 29.16 en route to winning 50m breaststroke gold.

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With Qin Haiyang & Pan Zhanle Magic, China Cracks New Asian Men’s Medley Relay Record

Pan Zhanle was one of three anchors to get under 47 seconds, helping his nation of China secure men’s medley relay silver.

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High-Level International Meets For August 2023

Daniel Wiffen is set to compete at the inaugural U23 Championships taking place during the month of August in his home nation of Ireland.

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Italy Winds Up On Top Of 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival Medal Table

The final night of action in Maribor, Slovenia saw the nation of Italy secure its place at the top of the overall European Youth Olympic Festival Medal Table.

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2023 EYOF: 14-Yr-Old Amelie Blocksidge Singes New British Age Record In 800 Free

The final night of action at the 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival saw a British Age Record go down at the hands of Amelie Blocksidge.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 7 Asian Recap: Rikako Ikee Makes First Comeback Worlds Final

23-year-old Rikako Ikee did not make the podium but the fact she was in the 50m fly final here in Fukuoka was a triumph in itself.

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Australia Matches Its Best-Ever World Championships Gold Medal Count

Cam McEvoy’s victory in the men’s 50m freestyle help propel his nation of Australia to 13 total gold medals, matching its best-ever haul at a Worlds.

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Titmus Ties 800 Free Aussie, Oceanic Record En Route To Bronze

Olympic multi-medalist Ariarne Titmus tied her Australian and Oceanic Records as she claimed bronze in the 800 free this evening.

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Li Bingjie Fires Off Asian Record To Become #2 800 Freestyle Performer

Li Bingjie snagged silver tonight in the 800m freestyle, producing a new Asian Record en route to becoming the 2nd fastest woman in history.

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Kaylee McKeown Cements Legend Status With Historic Backstroke Trifecta

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown capped off her trifecta of backstroke victories with a decisive win the 200m back this evening in Fukuoka.

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Once-Retired Ruta Meilutyte Equals 50 Breast World Record

Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the World Record in the women’s 50m breaststroke during day seven semi-finals in Fukuoka.

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