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All the Links You Need to Follow the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships

Singapore’s Nick Mahabir is the top seed in both the boys’ 100 and 200 breaststroke events at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

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2022 Jr Pan Pacs: Australia and U.S. Set for Thrilling Battles (Psych Sheet)

American Erin Gemmell swam a 1:56.14 in the 200 free at U.S. Nationals, which would have been fast enough to medal at the World Champs this summer.

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Olympic Roundup: India’s Legal Issues Drag On as International Suspension Looms

Despite three rulings by India’s Supreme Court in the past week, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is no closer to avoiding another suspension.

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Siobhan Haughey Punches 4:08 400 Free National Record In Comeback Meet

Multi-Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong competed at her nation’s Open Swimming Championships over the weekend.

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Host Nation Turkey Dominates the Pool at the Islamic Solidarity Games

17-year-old Merve Tuncel won the 200, 400, 800, and 1500 free at the Islamic Solidarity Games, contributing to Turkey’s domination of the medal table.

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British Olympic Diver Tom Daley Fights for LGBTQ+ Rights in New Documentary

British Olympic diver Tom Daley created his new documentary “Illegal to Be Me” to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and subvert systemic homophobia.

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How To Get The 2022-2023 College Preview SwimSwam Magazine

SwimSwam’s College Preview Issue covers everything college swimming fans need to know to get ready for the 2022-2203 season.

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Smaller Nations Make History In The Pool At The 2022 Commonwealth Games

A number of swimmers made national history in Birmingham, making the first final appearances for their country.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

It will be Ariarne Titmus versus Summer McIntosh tonight in the women’s 400 freestyle, both having already won two individual golds in Birmingham.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games only features six prelims, but several defending Olympic champions are in action — including Adam Peaty. 

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Ariarne Titmus will be eyeing her first Commonwealth title in the women’s 200 freestyle on Friday after settling for silver four years ago.

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Nick Mahabir Breaks Singapore Record with 1:00.37 100 Breast at US Nationals

16-year-old Nick Mahabir knocked a second off his own Singapore record from prelims, marking the 3rd time this year that the national record has been broken.

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2022 Commonwealth Games, Day 1 Prelims Preview: Titmus Highlights Opening Session

Ten events are on tap for the first swimming session of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Friday, including Ariarne Titmus in the women’s 200 free heats.

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Nick Mahabir Sets Singapore NAG in 200 Breast in 2:12.07

Nick Mahabir won the “C” Final of the 200 breast at U.S. Nationals, setting a new Singapore National Age Group Record for Boys U17.

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IOC Threatens to Suspend Indian Olympic Association for Overdue Election

A suspension involves cutting off IOC funding, banning officials from attending Olympic meetings, and preventing athletes from competing under their flag. 

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