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Sun Yang Fueled By SC World Championships Relay Bronze

“I am now fully geared up for a tough training program to prepare for the (long-course) world championships in Gwangju (South Korea) next year and the Olympics in Tokyo,” Sun Yang said after his nation’s bronze in the men’s 4x200m free relay in Hangzhou.

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Wang JianJiahe Explains Extra Laps In 800 Free Heats In Hangzhou

16-year-old Wang Jianjiahe wrapped up her tremendous year with an individual gold and individual silver at the 2018 Short Course World Championships in Hangzhou, despite a little mix-up in her 800 free heats.

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Watch Rikako Ikee Throw Down 57.76 Practice 100 Fly At High Altitude

Japanese Olympian, Pan Pacs champion and 2018 Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee of Japan took things to a new level while training at altitude.

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Kromo & Hosszu Among Stars Ready For 2018 Lausanne Swim Cup

Dutch triple gold medalist at the Short Course World Championships, Ranomi Kromiwidjojo is expected to descend up on the Lausanne Cup this week, as is FINA’s Swimmer of the Year, Katinka Hosszu of Hungary.

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Ning Zetao Takes 1Free, While McKeon Wins Twice On QLD Day 3

Chinese former world champion Ning Zetao indeed hit the pool at Brisbane Aquatic Center to take the 100 free victory at the Queensland Championships.

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2018 SC Worlds: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

2018 FINA SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, December 11th – Sunday, December 16th Hangzhou, China Tennis Centre, Hangzhou Olympic &…

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Cameron vd Burgh; Katinka Hosszu Are SwimSwam’s Swimmers of the Meet

Cameron van der Burgh wrote a fairytale ending to his professional swimming career.

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United States Wins Another FINA Championship Trophy

While the American point total was a historic

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Japanese Women Lower Asian Record In 4×50 Free Relay

The Japanese women edged out China to set a new Asian Record in 1:37.35.

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Japanese Men Snag Asian Record In 400 Medley Relay

Yasuhiro Koseki had the 2nd fastest breaststroke split in the field as the Japanese men set a new Asian Record in the 400 medley relay.

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America Led Medal Table Wire-to-Wire in Hangzhou

Olivia Smoliga’s double individual gold helped push America to the top of the medal standings from start-to-finish in Hangzhou.

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Ireland Shatters 27-Year-Old Medley Relay Record

Team Ireland capped off a monumental Short Course World Championships by breaking a long-standing record in the men’s 4x100m medley relay.

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2018 SC Worlds: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Daiya Seto will race for 400 IM gold tonight.

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Fraser-Holmes Redeems With 400 IM Silver Medal In Hangzhou

Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes has had a bumpy road to these Short Course World Championships, but the 27-year-old has made the most of his opportunity.

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Daiya Seto Secures 4IM 4-Peat With Gold In Hangzhou

2018 FINA SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, December 11th – Sunday, December 16th Hangzhou, China Tennis Centre, Hangzhou Olympic &…

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