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FINA World Cup Singapore Day 3 Prelims Recap

The final day in Singapore is upon us, with several key races shaping up for a thrilling session.

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Michael Andrew Fires Off Another American Record, This Time 50 Fly

19-year-old Michael Andrew earned his 2nd American Record in as many days while competing on the final day of the 2018 FINA World Cup Series in Singapore.

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Watch Morozov’s 44.95 100 Free Stunner From Singapore

Watch what the 2nd fastest 100 freestyle in history looks like, courtesy of Russia’s Vlad Morozov.

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Toussaint Obliterates Dutch National Record In 100 Backstroke

Kira Toussaint of Netherlands doubled up on her 50m back win from night 1 in Singapore by joining the sub-56 club in the 100m back.

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FINA World Cup Singapore Day 2 Finals: A Historic Night All Around

20-year-old Kyle Chalmers became the 2nd fastest Aussie in history finishing behind Vlad Morozov in tonight’s 100m free stunner in Singapore.

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Michael Andrew Scores New 50 Breaststroke American Record

Although he landed off the podium, Michael Andrew’s consolation prize in the 50m breaststroke was a new American Record.

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2018 FINA World Cup Day 2 Prelims: Michael Andrew On The Move

American Michael Andrew is keeping his stellar meet alive in Singapore, nabbing 2 top seeds on day 2.

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Japan Raises Anti-Doping Bar With New Organization

A new organization entitled ‘Japan Sports Fairness Organization’ is being created in an effort to further raise the Asian nation’s anti-doping measures to the levels expected by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

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Kushagra Rawat and Sajan Prakash shine at FINA World Cup at Singapore

Rapidly improving Kushagra Rawat who trains at the SAI Glenmark TIDM program in Delhi and Olympian Sajan Prakash qualified for the finals of the 400m Freestyle and 100 m Butterfly respectively on the first day of the FINA Swimming World Cup being held at Singapore.

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Yan Zibei Enters Top 10 Performers All Time In Men’s SCM 100 Breast

Yan Zibei captured a new Chinese National Record en route to winning the men’s 100m breaststroke in Singapore.

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World Cup Singapore Day 1 Finals: Sjostrom Overtakes Hosszu In 100 IM

After 27 consecutive World Cup victories in the women’s 100m IM, Katinka Hosszu saw tonight’s race go to Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom. The difference of 3 FINA points may prove crucial when it comes to handing out the overall series crown.

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World Cup Singapore Day 1: Wang Shun Produces Chinese NR In 100 IM

China’s Wang Shun lowered his own National Record en route to a bronze medal in the men’s 100m IM tonight in Singapore.

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Japan’s Never-Ending Racing Season Continues With Kitajima Cup

Japanese athletes have been on a perpetual racing schedule this year, which continues with the Kitajima Cup taking place this week.

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Japanese National Record Holder Kohei Kawamoto Announces Retirement

At 39 years of age, Kohei Kawamoto has epitomized the longevity that’s possible within swimming, holding a combination of 14 Asian and Japanese records throughout his career.

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Schooling Set For FINA World Cup Debut While Hosszu Makes Final Push

Katinka Hosszus is entered in 15 events in her bid to overtake Sarah Sjostrom as World Cup Series champion, while Joseph Schooling makes his home country debut in the series.

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