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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 50 Free

Six of these eight Roadmaps women have won the Olympic or World 50 free title in their career. Who are they and who shows the most potential towards 2021?

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Olympic Solidarity Increases Funding In Light Of Postponed Games

In response to the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Olympic Solidarity has pledged additional funds in the form of IOC subsidies.

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Horton Family Faces Constant Harassment, Intimidation Since Sun Yang Call-Out

Mack Horton’s family has been under “virtual siege” at their home in suburban Melbourne with Sun Yang supports constantly harassing them.

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Another Change For Daiya Seto As He Leaves Longtime Coach Umehara

Japanese swimming superstar Daiya Seto has experienced a string of life changes recently, with another one just announced.

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In His Backyard, World Champion Daiya Seto Starts Training Anew

Multi-world champion and Olympic bronze medalist Daiya Seto is embracing a new way to train for a home-based Olympic Games now set for July 2021.

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U.S Olympic & Paralympic Committee Facing Cuts Of 20% From Tokyo Delay

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is facing financial cuts of up to 20% as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its ripple effects.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 800 Free

In 2020, there are four 19&U women who are torching up the 800 free scene. Find out to see if they have what it takes to catch sensation Katie Ledecky.

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Japanese Virology Expert Questions Whether Games Can Be Held In 2021

Japanese virology expert Kentaro Iwata has warned that, in the event of a new COVID-19 outbreak, hosting the event in the summer of 2021 might not be doable.

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World Champion Daiya Seto Becomes Daddy To Daughter #2

25-year-old Japanese world champion and Olympic medalist Daiya Seto has announced via Instagram that his second daughter has been born.

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1984 Olympic Swimmer Lukman Niode Dies at 56, Had Tested Positive for COVID-19

Niode was a nine-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist and won 100 and 200 back at the event for four years straight.

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India Youth Games Medalist Sahil Pawar Banned 4 Years for Doping Violation

Pawar, who was 19 at the time, finished 3rd in the 50 free at the 2019 Khelo Youth India Games before testing positive for a banned substance.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Aussie Pay Cuts, SEA Games Venues Repurposed

Catch up on news stories from around the swimming web, including a trio of Arizona Wildcats being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

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Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) Rescheduled For April 2021

Japan has shed some light on its Olympic-qualification meet plan for swimmers after the 2020 Japan Swim set for April was cancelled.

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Japanese National Team Cautiously Looks To Hold Tomi City Altitude Camp

The Japanese national team is attempting to hold a training camp at the end of this month at the nation’s new high-altitude training center in Yomi City.

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Bygones Of 2020 Olympic Trials: Japan Swim Edition

Let’s take a look at the would-have-been-highlights of the 2020 Japan Swim, the nation’s Olympic-qualifying meet that was canclled.

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