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Haughey Heats It Up In Hong Kong With 1:55.81 200 Free

Former Michigan Wolverine Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong made a statement with just months to go until the postponed Olympic Games.

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2020 Olympics Creative Director Sasaki Resigns Following Derogatory Comments

Hiroshi Sasaki, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games creative director, has resigned after making derogatory comments about a female entertainer.

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Confirmed: No Foreign Fans At Postponed Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games

It’s been officially announced today that there will be no foreign spectators in the stands at this summer’s postponed Olympic & Parlympic Games.

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Kosuke Hagino Reportedly Opting To Not Defend 400 IM Olympic Gold

In a surprising turn of events, reigning Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino has decided to opt-out of the men’s 400m IM event at Japan’s Olympic Trials.

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Delhi Finance Minister Proposes India Bid for 2048 Summer Olympics

A government official in New Delhi, India has begun posturing and preparations for a bid for the 2048 Summer Olympics after the country lost out on 2032.

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Lochte, Dressel, Schooling, and Conger All Entered at ISCA Senior Cup

World record holders and Gator Swim Club teammates Ryan Lochte and Caeleb Dressel lead the swimmers competing at next week’s ISCA Senior Cup

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IOC Confirms Chinese Olympic Committee’s Offer To Help With Vaccines

IOC President Thomas Bach revealed that the Chinese Olympic Committee has offered vaccines for Olympic athletes during the 137th IOC Session.

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Hagino Targeting 5 Events, Ikee Entered In 4 At JPN Olympic Trials

Entries for the 2021 Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) are starting to trickle out, giving us a glimpse into the who’s who of contenders.

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China Looking To Work with IOC On Olympic Athlete Vaccinations

The Chinese government said it is ready to work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to help provide vaccines to athletes competing at the Games. 

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Report: Olympics To Be Held With Only Domestic Spectators

The Tokyo Organizing Committee is expected to announce that only domestic fans will be allowed to cheer on athletes this summer in Tokyo.

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India Cancels 2021 National Championship Meet Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases

With 16 state federations reporting that pools are still closed, India has canceled its 2021 national championships in swimming, diving, and water polo.

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China’s Mixed Medley All-Stars Close Out Zhaoqing

The reigning mixed medley world record holders were in the water to close out the Chinese national team meet in Zhaoqing.

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Strict Protocols Attached To Exclusive Hong Kong Olympic Qualifier

There will be specific conditions associated with March’s Hong Kong Olympic-qualifying meet, with swimmer-exclusive ramifications.

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Ji Xinjie, Zhang Yufei Among Day 2 Winners In Zhaoqing

Get-up-to-speed on notable results coming out of day 2 of the exclusive Zhaoqing national team meet taking place in China.

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Yang Junxuan Clocks 1:54.70 200 Free Asian Record (Video)

19-year-old Yang Junxuan posted a new Asian Record of 1:54.70 in the women’s 200 free while competing domestically tonight.

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