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Sum Yiu Li Lowers Hong Kong Jr. Record in 50 Free (25.03), Faster Than Siobhan Haughey at 15

For over a decade, Siobhan Haughey held the Hong Kong junior record in the 50 free at 25.38 from the 2013 World Junior Championships — until Li came along.

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Juegos Olímpicos París 2024: todos los nadadores confirmados

Un total de 854 nadadores de 187 países, competirán en las pruebas de natación, según confirmaron sus respectivos Comités Olímpicos Nacionales.

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The Last Time Each Asian, African and Oceanian Country Won an Olympic Medal

Which Asian, African, and Oceanian countries have had the longest Olympic medal streak, and which nations have had the longest medal droughts?

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Independent Prosecutor Rules WADA Showed No Bias In Handling of Chinese Doping Case

Eric Cottier, who was tabbed by WADA to review the case in April, ruled that WADA showed no bias toward China in its handling of the case.

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Siobhan Haughey Heads Up Hong Kong Olympic Roster

Former University of Michigan ace Siobhan Haughey heads up the Hong Kong roster for Paris, with speedster Ian Ho among those joining her.

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Singapore Confirms Olympic Swimming Roster After Selection Controversy

Singapore was forced to pick between Ching Hwee Gan (Olympic ‘B’ cut in 1500 free) and one of the nation’s three relay-only swimmers for its Paris roster.

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2024 Olympic Preview: Sarah Sjostrom Is Racing for Her Legacy in the Women’s 50 Free

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom is one of the greatest swimmers of all-time; a second individual Olympic gold medal would help cement her place in history.

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Estados Unidos investiga a los chinos clasificados a París 2024

Según anuncian los propios medios estadounidenses, se espera que el director ejecutivo de World Aquatics participe como testigo.

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World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests

Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021.

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China’s Tang Qianting Says Doha World Title Gave Self-Confidence Boost

20-year-old Tang Qianting of China took gold in the 100m breast this year in Doha and sees that feat as a stepping stone for Paris hopes.

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La Agencia Antidopaje de China se expresó sobre la polémica

“Semejante solicitud, sin ningún fundamento jurídico, es una violación del Código Mundial Antidopaje y de los derechos de los deportistas”, afirmó.

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Narita Hits 4:36.03 400 IM, Honda Clocks 1:54.68 200 Fly At Kanagawa Tune-Up Meet

17-year-old Mio Narita logged a winningtime of 4:36.03 en route to winning 400m IM gold at the 10th Summer Challange Meet in Kanagawa, Japan.

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Honda Clocks 1:55.72 200 Fly Tune-Up, 17-Yr-Old Murasa Hits 1:46.59 JPN High School Record

Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda was among the Paris-bound Japanese swimmers who took on some tune-up swims ahead of the Paris Games.

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Bermuda, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Cambodia All Announce Olympic Swim Rosters for Paris

Kristen Romano, a former Ohio State swimmer who now trains at Tennessee, will represent Puerto Rico in Paris next month alongside Yeziel Morales.

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At Least Some Chinese Swimmers Reportedly Weren’t Notified of Positive Tests In 2021

At least three of the 23 Chinese swimmers were not made aware they tested positive in early 2021, sources indicate.

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