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Zhang Yufei Cracks Decade-Old WUGS Championship Record in Women’s 100 FR with 53.34

Yufei won her 2nd individual gold of the meet, taking the women’s 100 free in 53.34 tonight.

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2023 World University Games: Host Nation China Claims Swimming Medal Table Lead on Day 2

After two days of swimming action at the 2023 World University Games, host nation China has taken the lead in the medal table with 5 golds.

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2023 World University Games: Thanks to Freestyle Strength, Italy Leads Day 1 Medal Table

After one day of swimming action at the 2023 World University Games, Italy leads the swimming medal table, with one medal of each color.

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IOC Refuses to Recognize OCA Election Pending Review; India’s Singh Asked to Lead

Last week, the IOC issued a three-year ban to former OCA president Sheikh Ahmad, who traveled to Bangkok for the election despite being warned against it.

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What Happens If You Score Worlds as a Team Meet? (FULL AQUA Team Trophy Scoring)

Team USA captains accept the World Aquatics Team Trophy on Sunday for scoring the most points at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships.

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There Were 10 World Records Set in Fukuoka. Where Does That Rank All-Time?

The 2023 World Aquatics Championships averaged more-than-one World Record every day of the meet. How does that rank in historical terms?

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Australia Closes Out 2023 World Championships On Top Of Swimming Medal Table

The nation of Australia captured the top spot in the swimming medal table now that the 2023 World Championships have concluded.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Leon Marchand Lands Louis Vuitton Sponsorship

Multi-2023 World Championships gold medalist Leon Marchand of France will be one of the faces of Louis Vuitton at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Ruta Meilutyte Earns $100,000 In Prize Money in Just 2 Events (FULL Worlds Prize Money)

Ruta Meilutyte (above) won the 2nd-most prize money at the meet in spite of only swimming two events at the World Championships. Mollie O’Callaghan had the most.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 8 Asian Recap: China’s Results Foreshadow Asian Games Destruction

The Asian Games are set to begin in September and China’s impressive performances here in Fukuoka potentially foreshadow what’s to come on their home turf.

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With Qin Haiyang & Pan Zhanle Magic, China Cracks New Asian Men’s Medley Relay Record

Pan Zhanle was one of three anchors to get under 47 seconds, helping his nation of China secure men’s medley relay silver.

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Nick Mahabir Breaks Singapore National Record With 2:11.87 200 Breast at TYR Pro

Mahabir now holds the 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke national records for Singapore…and he is only 17 years old.

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Watch: All of the World Records/Finals From Day 7 at the 2023 World Championships

Missed Day 7 finals? Watch Sarah Sjostrom, Ruta Meilutyte, and the Aussie Mixed 4×100 Free Relay break their respective World Records.

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High-Level International Meets For August 2023

Daniel Wiffen is set to compete at the inaugural U23 Championships taking place during the month of August in his home nation of Ireland.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 7 Asian Recap: Rikako Ikee Makes First Comeback Worlds Final

23-year-old Rikako Ikee did not make the podium but the fact she was in the 50m fly final here in Fukuoka was a triumph in itself.

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