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World Aquatics Spends Almost $4.5 Million on 621 Support Program Projects in 2024

World Aquatics’ Support Program doled out about 25% more in grants in 2024 than it did in 2023, supporting programs in 169 countries around the world.

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In Groundbreaking Reform, Swimmers Now Able To Use Relay Medals For EB1-A

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has clarified the criteria to allow relay medals to be used as evidence of a national or international award.

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South Africa’s Emma Chelius Retires At Conclusion Of SC Championships

28-year-old Emma Chelius decided to hang up her goggles at the conclusion of the 2024 South African Short Course National Championships.

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9 Americans, Including Regan Smith, Listed for Shanghai Stop of Swimming World Cup

8-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith is among nine American swimmers who are scheduled to race at the 2024 World Cup Series opener in Shanghai.

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Chad Le Clos Adds More Events To His Potential 2024 SC Worlds Lineup

Chad Le Clos and Ruard Van Renen share a photo after finishing 1-2 in the men’s 100m fly final at the 2024 South African Short Course Championships.

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Le Clos, Meder & Van Renen Qualify For Budapest On Day 1 Of South African SC Championships

32-year-old Olympic medalist Chad Le Clos topped the men’s 100m free and 50m fly podiums on day 1 of the 2024 South African Short Course Championships.

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Van Niekerk, Le Clos Ready To Race At South African SC Championships Post-Injuries

Olympians Chad Le Clos and Lara van Niekerk are ready to race at this week’s South African Short Course Championships after injury setbacks.

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High-Level International Meets For October 2024

World record holder and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle is among the Chinese contingent expected to race at the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

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Sates Entered In Massive 9-Event Program For This Week’s RSA SC Championships

21-year-old Matt Sates is entered in a massive 9-event program for this week’s South African Short Course Championships in Durban.

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Eight Swimmers Inducted into the South African Hall of Fame

30 local sporting legends were inducted into the South African Hall of Fame last month, including eight former Olympic swimmers.

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Kenyan Olympic Finalist Jason Dunford Considering Making Comeback For LA 2028

After retiring from competition back in 2014, Kenya’s most decorated swimmer Jason Dunford is contemplating making a return to the global stage.

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High-Level International Meets For September 2024

In our post-Paris phase, check out the meets taking place in September, including the 2024 Australian Short Course Championships.

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How to Watch Swimming at the 2024 Paralympic Games: Global Coverage & Session Start Times

Check out the lists below to find out when and where you can tune in to follow Para Swimming throughout the week in Paris.

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2024 Junior Pan Pacs: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

American Leah Shackley, winner of the 100 back on Day 1, is entered in a tough double. She’s the top seed in the 100 fly and ranks 2nd in the 200 back.

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Cameroon NADO Declared Non-Compliant with World Anti-Doping Code

The decision was released in the midst of the Paris Olympics after Cameroon’s NADO failed to rectify outstanding non-conformities.

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