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China’s 12-Yr-Old Prodigy Yu Zidi Takes Notes From Summer McIntosh

China’s 12-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi recently spoke about her breakthrough World Championships, including racing Canadian Olympic champion Summer McIntosh.

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Raito Numata Denies Kazushi Imafuku 400 Free Gold At JPN National Sports Festival

Catch up on the final day of action at the Japanese National Sports Festival, featuring teenage dynamo Raito Numata in the 400m free.

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World Championships Competitor Kim Bomin of South Korea Verbals to Florida for 2026-27

Kim Bomin, who represented South Korea at this summer’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, has committed to the Florida Gators for 2026-27.

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Kosuke Makino Rips 1:55.85 200 IM At JPN National Sports Festival

Check out the phenomenal swims which took place on the first two days of the 79th Japan National Sports Festival competition.

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Rikako Ikee Departs Australia Ahead of Schedule To Return To Japan

Japan’s 25-year-old Olympian Rikako Ikee has decided to leave her current training base in Australia and return to her native country.

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Hong Kong Olympic Chief Eyes Elite Aquatics Center

Hong Kong’s Olympic chief recently spoke about his ambition to create a world-class aquatics facility in the hopes of attracting a potential Olympic bid.

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Elite Swim Camps at ONEflow Aquatics in Somabay, Egypt: A Proven Training Ground for Champions

With world-class facilities and a holistic approach to preparation, the center has already developed athletes who achieved success at the highest level.

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“Sports Smuggling”: Tunisian Rami Rahmouni Abruptly Leaves For Saudi Arabia, May Naturalize

Rising Tunisian star Rami Rahmouni may switch allegiances after abruptly leaving his training post for Saudi Arabia amid citizenship negotiations

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Team China Underwent High-Altitude Camp Post-Singapore With Target on November National Games

While most international swimmers took a break from training following the World Championships in Singapore this past July, Team China returned to training.

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Olympic Champion Pan Zhanle Tries 50 Butterfly On For Size At Chinese Nationals

The reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 100m freestyle, Pan Zhanle, raced the 50m fly on day two of Chinese Nationals.

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Tomoyuki Matsushita Hits 1:56.58 200 IM At JPN Student Championships

Olympic Games and World Championships silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita nailed a gold medal-worthy time of 1:56.58 in the 200m IM while racing in Japan.

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Murasa Posts 1:45.62 200 Free Meet Record At JPN Student Championships

World Championships bronze medalist Tatsuya Murasa clinched 200m freestyle gold on night two of the 101st Japan Student Swimming Championships.

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15-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Mayumi Narita Dies, Aged 55

Narita, a Japanese swimmer, was named the world’s Best Female Athlete by the International Paralympic Committee in 2005.

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Zhang Zhanshuo Fires Off 3:42.99 400 Freestyle World Junior Record

18-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo produced a new World Junior Record of 3:42.99 in the LCM men’s 400 freestyle while racing in his native China.

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arena Swim of the Week: Ei Kamikawabata Blasts 1:55.39 200 Fly At Japan Student Championships

Kamikawabata lowered his previous best time of 1:56.45, set at the 2024 Japan Open, to win the title in come-from-behind fashion.

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