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Qin Haiyang Expected To Race At 11th Asian Aquatics Championships

The 11th edition of the Asian Aquatics Championships is nearly upon us, with swimming action beginning on Sunday, September 28th.

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High-Level International Meets For October 2025

Olympic gold medalist Cameron McEvoy is set to race at the Australian Short Course Championships which begin on October 1st.

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World Aquatics Sets Early December Dates for 2026 World Championships (25m)

Beijing’s Water Cube, site of the aquatics events at the 2008 Summer Olympics, will host the 2026 World Short Course Swimming Championships.

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Two-Time Japanese Olympian Reona Aoki Announces Retirement

After completing her last bout of racing at the recent National Sports Festival, Japan’s Reona Aoki has decided to retire from competitive swimming.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Jay Litherland Struts The Catwalk

We know what Jay Litherland was capable of doing in the pool, but see how the 30-year-old has other talents as he recently walked in Tokyo Fashion Week.

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Too Young to Throw, Young Enough to Swim: The Age Eligibility Paradox

Two Chinese prodigies show the contrast in age limits: one sidelined, one already a Worlds finalist. (Pictured: Yu Zidi)

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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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