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WATCH: Pieter Coetze’s 52.18 100 Back African Record (Day 2 WUGs Race Videos)

SwimSwam has compiled all of the available race videos from night two of the 2025 World University Games, including Pieter Coezte’s 52.18 100 backstroke.

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2025 World University Games: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Team USA’s Mason Laur (pictured) will swim the men’s 200 butterfly heats this morning; he is the only swimmer entered with a sub-1:55 time.

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Pieter Coetze Throws Down 52.18 In 100 Back, New African & World University Games Records

South African Pieter Coetzee logged 52.18 to destroy the World University Games and African records during the men’s 100 backstroke semifinals.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Lana Pudar Pulls Out Of 2025 World Championships For Health Reasons

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Lana Pudar has announced that she will not compete at the 2025 World Championships due to health concerns.

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Texas Attorney General Sues USMS, Citing “Deceptive” Practices Over Transgender Policy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Masters Swimming for allowing transgender women to compete in the women’s category.

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WATCH: Team USA Dominates Both 4×100 Free Relays At WUGs (Day 1 Race Videos)

SwimSwam has compiled all of the available race videos from night one of the 2025 World University Games, including both 4×100 freestyle relays.

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With 49-Sec PBs, David King (47.75) & Mitchell Schott (48.15) Step Up For USA’s WUGs 4×100

Team USA’s David King (Virginia) and Mitchell Schott (Princeton) had big swims on the 4×100 free relay, as did some of their international counterparts.

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2025 World University Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first night of the 2025 World University Games will feature three medal events, with American Isabel Ivey slated to anchor Team USA’s 4×100 free relay.

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Niagara University Hires Matt Bosse As Head Coach Of Men’s And Women’s Swimming

Niagara University has announced the hiring of Towson assistant coach Matt Bosse as the new head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming programs.

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All The Links You Need For The 2025 World University Games

SwimSwam has compiled all the essential links you’ll need for the 2025 World University Games. (Pictured: Leah Shackley)

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How To Watch Swimming At The 2025 World University Games

SwimSwam has compiled all of the livestream links for the 2025 WUGs. (Pictured: Olympic champion Matt King, who will swim the 50 & 100 freestyle)

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2025 World Championships: Men’s 10K Open Water Live Recap

Follow live updates here from the men’s 10k open water race at the Singapore World Championships, which features the entire Paris Olympic podium.

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2025 World Championships: Women’s 10K Open Water Live Recap

The 2025 World Championships continue today in Singapore, with the women’s 10k on the docket after being postponed yesterday due to water quality concerns.

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Olympic Champion Cameron McEvoy And Wife Madeline Welcome Baby Boy, Hartley James

The reigning Olympic champion in the 50 freestyle, Cameron McEvoy, and his wife, Madeline, have announced the birth of their child, Hartley James McEvoy.

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World Aquatics Postpones Women’s 10K Open Water Race At Worlds Due to Water Quality Concerns

World Aquatics has announced that the women’s 10k World Championship race has been postponed due to water quality concerns.

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