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4 Sentenced to 3 Years In Prison for Negligence in Death of 12-Year-Old Egyptian Swimmer

The Meet Director and three lifeguards were convicted in the case, while 14 others, including the head of the swimming federation, were acquitted.

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High-Level International Meets For March 2026

Eight-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith of the United States is headed to the China Open, one of just several high-profile meets taking place next month.

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Coetze, Haughey, Martens, Among Newly Announced Participants at China Swimming Open

Pieter Coetze (pictured), Siobhan Haughey, Lukas Martens, Nicolo Martinenghi, Arno Kamminga, and Kliment Kolesnikov will compete at the China Swimming Open.

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Siobhan Haughey Rips 52.77 100 Free To Close Out 2026 Dubai Open Championships

Hong Kong’s Olympic multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey has been on fire in Dubai, ripping a season-best 52.77 to take the women’s 100m freestyle event.

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Haughey Hits 24.67, Kornev Clocks 21.72 For 50 Free Victories At Dubai Open Championships

Olympic multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong ripped a time of 24.67 to establish a new 50m free meet record at the 2026 Dubai Open Championships.

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Callan Lötter And Matthew Caldwell Take 2026 Midmar Mile Titles

The aQuellé Midmar Mile took place this weekend in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with Callan Lötter and Matthew Caldwell being crowned champions.

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Swimming South Africa Investigated Amid Corruption Allegations Related to Unfinished HPC

The World Aquatics-funded site, which was supposed to be an international hub, is instead what local media calls a “devastated wasteland”

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Callan Lötter Eyes Continued Open Water Dominance In Midmar Mile Women’s Race

Lötter, a national open water champion over the 1.5km, 5km and 10km distances, was 2nd last year and takes over as favorite with Catherine van Rensburg out.

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Mundial de natación Budapest 2027: calendario confirmado

World Aquatics y el Comité Organizador han confirmado las fechas de competencia para cada deporte. Todos los detalles, rama por rama.

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Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Makes Debut for Florida Gators

Hafnaoui clocked a time of 4:23.90 in the 500-yard freestyle in his first swim since the 2024 World Championships in Doha.

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Ghana’s National Sports Authority Withdraws Recognition of Ghana Swimming Association

The GSA is no longer permitted to oversee national competitions, selections for international competitions or the general conduct of aquatic sports.

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Henré Louw, Matthew Caldwell Lead Strong South African Men’s Field Into aQuellé Midmar Mile

Louw has finished 2nd on two occasions and is eager to take the top step on the podium, while Caldwell is confident in his training ahead of the event.

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High-Level International Meets For February 2026

Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers of Australia is set to compete at the Dubai Open, one of several prestigious international meets taking place in February.

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Ahmed Jaouadi Says Coach Philippe Lucas Has Been Paid After Dispute With Tunisian Federation

Lucas previously claimed he had not been paid for over a year despite signing a pair of agreements with the Tunisian Federation in October 2024.

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Los Angeles 2028: abrió la inscripción para la venta de entradas olímpicas

En vísperas de este hito, LA28 recibió a más de 300 atletas olímpicos y paralímpicos, representando 28 Juegos diferentes desde 1960.

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