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Russians Move Into Spot #2 In Hangzhou Medal Standings

Through day 4, the United States remains atop the overall medal standings at the 2018 FINA Short Course Championships, although they only reaped one gold medal tonight. Vlad Morozov was one of the winners who denied all in the 50 free.

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Watch Teen Titmus Slide Under World Record Mark In 400 Free

Teen Ariarne Titmus of Australia shut down two Chinese swimmers en route to gold in a new World Record time in tonight’s 400 free race.

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Watch Kolesnikov’s 100 IM World Junior Record From Hangzhou

Russian teen Kliment Kolesnikov continues his red-hot performances with a 100 IM gold medal and Championship Record.

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Le Clos’ 20.31 Split Powers South Africa To New Relay National Record

Although they landed off the podium in tonight’s final, the South African foursome of Brad Tandy, Chad Le Clos, Doug Erasmus and Ryan Coetzee nailed new National and African Continental Records in the men’s 4x50m freestyle relay.

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Watch Dressel Make Up 2+ Second Deficit With 20.0 Anchor

No gold medal or World Record is safe once American Caeleb Dressel rockets off the blocks.

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America Continues Commanding Lead Of Hangzhou Medal Table

The United States maintained its overall medal standings lead, totaling 17 medals through day 3.

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Watch Chad Le Clos Hold Off Dressel In Men’s 100 Fly Final

South Africa’s Chad Le Clos earned a hard-fought gold in tonight’s 100 fly, beating out America’s Caeleb Dressel in the process.

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Watch Cameron Van Der Burgh Win Gold In One Of His Last Races Ever

In his most recent race before announcing his impending retirement, South African Olympic gold medalist Cameron van der Burgh showed the world why he’s been on top for so long.

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United States Advances SC World C’ships Medal Table Lead On Day 2

Olivia Smoliga’s win in the women’s 100m backstroke added another gold to the stars n’ stripes tally.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Cameron van der Burgh Announces Retirement

2012 Olympic breaststroke champion Cameron van der Burgh has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.

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Gallagher Steps Up To Lower Hours-Old African Record En Route To Final

Erin Gallagher of South Africa continued to impress tonight in Hangzhou, lowering her own hours-old National and Continental Record in the women’s 100m freestyle.

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Cameron van der Burgh Breaks Championship Record, Wins 100 Breast Gold

Cameron van der Burgh won the men’s 100 breast eight years after winning it for the first time.

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Erin Gallagher Breaks Own 100 Free African Record, Advances To Semis

South African Erin Gallagher broke the African Continental Record in the women’s 100 free prelims.

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2014 World Champ Chad Le Clos Misses 200 Free Final In Hangzhou

Chad Le Clos ended up finishing 10th in the 200 free in a time of 1:43.19.

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Watch The American Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay Clock 3:03.03 WR

Watch the American foursome of Caeleb Dressel, Blake Pieroni, Michael Chadwick and Ryan Held re-write history in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay.

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