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Junya Koga Breaks Asian Record Twice Within An Hour, Ties 3rd All-Time

Junya Koga broke his own Asian Record in the men’s 50 back semis in 22.81.

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Park Tae Hwan Lowers Asian, Championship Records In 200 Free

Park Tae Hwan broke his own Asian Record and lowered the Championship record en route to gold in the men’s 200 free.

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2016 Short Course World Championships – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

America’s Kelsi Worrell claimed the women’s 200m butterfly top seed this morning, becoming the 3rd fastest American ever in the event in the process.

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No Scratches, Yet Some Are Still Missing From Day 2 Finals In Windsor

The fields across all events remain in tact headed into day 2 finals of the 2016 Short Course World Championships, but still some familiar faces are missing.

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Numerous National Records Fall On Day 1 Of SC Worlds

Andreas Vazaios cracked his own 200 IM national record on day 1 of SC Worlds.

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2016 Short Course World Championships – Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

American Josh Prenot will take on a stacked men’s 200 IM field that includes teammate Michael Andrew, Chinese powerhouse Wang Shun and Japan’s Daiya Seto this morning in Windsor.

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Headed For A Scratch-Less Evening In Windsor For Day 1 Finals

Katinka Hosszu is gunning for 3 individual world titles this evening in Windsor.

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Russian Olympic Team Captain Participates in First Athlete Forum

Russian Olympic team captain and Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Fesikova participated in the Russia’s first National Forum of athletes. The forum was…

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Rie Kaneto Earns Citizens Medal of Honor In Japan

At 28, Rie Kaneto of Japan inspires youth around the nation of Japan, including her home prefecture.

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11/24/16 In Briefs: Commonwealth Games, Schooling & El Segundo

Catch up on the smaller swimming stories from around the web.

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Schooling Calls For More Funding & Support Within Singapore Swimming

Schooling calls on Singapore Swimming Association to increase funding and overall support of its budding aquatic athletes.

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No Green Water At Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Facility, Says FINA

The diving well at Maria Lenk at the 2016 Olympic Games turned heads for a number of reasons.

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Park Tae Hwan Points To Alleged Blackmail For Lackluster Rio Swims

Park Tae Hwan wrapped up an impressive set of performances at the Asian Swimming Championships, but is still haunted by his experience leading up to the Rio Olympic Games.

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Wang Shun Checks In As 7th Fastest 200 IM Performer Of All Time

Wang Shun (right) clocked a faster 200m IM tonight in Tokyo than that which earned him a bronze medal in Rio.

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Park Tae Hwan Earns 4th Win At 2016 Asian Swimming Championships

Park Tae Hwan of Korea continues his successful post-Rio run in the pool, collecting his 3rd and 4th wins in Tokyo.

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