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How Leon Marchand Approaches the Mental Side of Swimming

Leon Marchand has been practicing a technique for recovery where he breathes only through his nose for a few minutes to calm himself down and fall asleep.

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Kylie Masse Hits 2:09.16 Meet Record On Day 1 Of 2024 Acropolis Open

Catch up on day one action of the 2024 Acropolis Open featuring Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse winning the women’s 200m back.

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Medallas españolas en Atenas; Final B para Mireia Belmonte

En el Acropolis Swim Open en Grecia, Jessica Vall, África Zamorano y Teo del Riego volaron en el agua en sus respectivas finales A.

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Adela Piskorska Hits Paris-Worthy Time In 100 Back On Day 2 Of Polish Championships

Adela Piskorska logged the 2nd-best 100m backstroke time of her career en route to solidifying her spot on the Polish Olympic roster.

Hong Kong’s Athletes Could Get HK$10 Million Per Gold Medal At Paris Olympics

After becoming Hong Kong’s first Olympic swimming medalist in Tokyo, Siobhan Haughey could stand to financially benefit greatly in Paris.

SwimSwam Pulse: 42.7% Want To See Stroke 50s At The Olympics

If stroke 50s were added to the Olympic program, someone like Michael Andrew would benefit greatly with a couple new medal opportunities.

Who Is Eric Cottier, Independent Prosecutor Picked by WADA to Review Chinese Doping Scandal?

Eric Cottier’s 17-year career as attorney general for the Swiss canton of Vaud was not without controversy, especially during his final four years in office.

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Isabel Gose Fires Off 15:52.02 Best In 1500 Free in Germany; Wellbrock out of 800 for Paris

21-year-old Isabel Gose claimed her second victory at the 2024 German Swimming Championships, clocking a new PB in the women’s 1500m freestyle.

Pan Zhanle Splits Blistering 46.72 Mixed Medley Relay Anchor

World record holder Pan Zhanle continued his impressive performances at Chinese Nationals, ripping a 46.72 mixed medley relay anchor.

Wang Changhao Becomes China’s #2 100 Fly Performer En Route To Paris Qualifiction

Check out how the men’s 100m butterfly event unfold on night eight of the 2024 Chinese National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen.

Jakub Majerski Clocks 51.06 100 Fly On Day 1 Of Polish Championships

Jakub Majerski notched a winning time of 51.06 in the 100m fly in his native Poland, beating the 51.32 he produced for bronze at the 2024 World Championships.

Behind the Scenes of the Chinese Doping Scandal

SwimSwam Co-Founders Braden Keith and Mel Stewart discuss how the story of 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive and walking away unscathed unfolded

Lukas Märtens Posts World Leading 3:40.33 400 Freestyle To Open German Championships

Märtens’ previous best time of a 3:41.60 was also done in April. The men’s 400 freestyle is shaping up to be a battle in Paris.

11-Yr-Old Yu Zidi Clocks 4:40.97 400 IM, 4:10.73 400 Free At Chinese Nationals

11-year-old Yu Zidi wowed the Shenzhen crowd with impressive performances in the 400m free and 400m IM at the 2024 Chinese National Championships.

Olympic Champion Wang Shun Rips 1:55.35 200 IM On Day 7 Of Chinese Nationals (Video)

30-year-old Wang Shun put up the 3rd-fastest 200m IM time of his career en route to qualifying for this summer’s Olympic Games.