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The Top 10 Swims From the 2018 FINA World Cup Series

Where does Vlad Morozov’s 100 freestyle almost-World Record fall among the top 10 performances during this year’s FINA World Cup Series?

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Final Night In Singapore: Pieroni Tops Aussie Sprint King Chalmers

America’s Blake Pieroni threatened Ryan Lochte’s American Record in the men’s 200 freesytyel in Singapore tonight.

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FINA World Cup Singapore Day 2 Finals: A Historic Night All Around

20-year-old Kyle Chalmers became the 2nd fastest Aussie in history finishing behind Vlad Morozov in tonight’s 100m free stunner in Singapore.

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2018 FINA World Cup Day 2 Prelims: Michael Andrew On The Move

American Michael Andrew is keeping his stellar meet alive in Singapore, nabbing 2 top seeds on day 2.

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World Cup Singapore Day 1 Finals: Sjostrom Overtakes Hosszu In 100 IM

After 27 consecutive World Cup victories in the women’s 100m IM, Katinka Hosszu saw tonight’s race go to Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom. The difference of 3 FINA points may prove crucial when it comes to handing out the overall series crown.

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arena Signs Egyptian Talent Farida Osman

arena is pleased to announce that it has signed World Championship medalist Farida Osman in a sponsorship deal that runs through to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Swimming South Africa Announces Just A 2-Stop Grand Prix For 2019

Swimming South Africa has announced a two-event Grand Prix line-up for 2019, which marks a return to the series since 2017.

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FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs

The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.

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Still No Le Clos, But Chalmers & Horton Join World Cup Party

The primary contingencies from each nation are in tact for Tokyo, although there are a few notable additions, including 2016 Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers.

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An Analysis Of The Block Start: Which One Are You?

The Batman? The Ouija Master? Find out which block start you most appear like as we analyze the best in the world.

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2018 FINA World Cup Beijing Preview: No Chad Le Clos Or Wang Jianjiahe

Although a few notable names will be absent, key talent such as Michael Andrew will keep the competition fierce at the FINA World Cup stop in Beijing this weekend.

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South African Ocean Swimmer Theodore Yach Dies At Age 60

South African open water swimmer Theodore Yach died this week while undergoing hospital tests for asthma.

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Russia Claims Youth Olympic Games Swimming Crown

The 2018 Youth Olympic Games wrapped up last night in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the nation of Russia racing away as the clear leader of the swimming medal table.

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Milak Gunning For YOG 2Fly Glory; Opts Out Of 1Free Final

Denied 100m fly gold, Hungary’s Kristof Milak is ready to give it his all in the 200m fly final tonight in Buenos Aires.

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Record 30 Nations Now Represented In YOG Medal Standings

Through the penultimate night of competition of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, a record number of nations penetrated the medal standings, totaling 30 in all.

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