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2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Men’s Edition

Check out a few male swimmers lurking beneath the World Championships medal-favorite radar, ready to make a move when it counts.

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Aussie Gwangju Entries: McKeown Drops IM, McEvoy Sole 50 Swimmer

We’re gleaning the official entry lists of the 2019 FINA World Championships and reporting items of note, including some head-turners out of Australia.

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Mack Horton Entered In 800 Free At Worlds In Addition To 400

Mack Horton will contest both the 400 and 800 free at the upcoming FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

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Coach Michael Bohl Speaks On Aussie Shayna Jack’s Departure

Aussie Shayna Jack shockingly withdrew from World Championships earlier this week, leaving more questions than answers about the situation.

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Emma McKeon On Form And Possibly Chasing 8 Golds In Gwangju

Aussie Emma McKeon says she’s stronger than ever and is ready to tackle a monster schedule at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju.

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Aussie Star Emma McKeon: I’ve Gotten A Lot Stronger (Video)

A key mover and shaker slated to race for Australia is Olympic medalist Emma McKeon, the 25-year-old versatile star taking on the 1fly, 1free and 2free.

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Gwangju 2019 World Championships Boast Record 194 Participating Nations

The flags of 194 nations will wave across the 6 disciplines of aquatic sports at the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships – an increase of 12 from 2017.

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Shock Withdrawal From Aussie Shayna Jack Days Out From Gwangju

20-year-old Shayna Jack of St. Peters Western announced via Instagram today, July 14th, that she is withdrawing from the World Championships.

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Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships

Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.

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2019 World Champs Previews: Kalisz Seeks USA’s 9th-Straight Title in 200 IM

Kalisz, who swept the IM events in Budapest, is currently ranked 9th in the world for 2019 with a 1:57.68 from the TYR Pro Swim Series.

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Still No Deal Between Australian Broadcasters And FINA For World C’ships Airing

A deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters concerning the presenting of the FINA World Championships has still yet to be struck.

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Jacco, Bronte, and Wilson Speak from Australian Camp in Nagaoka

Jacco Verhaeren spoke with the media from Japan before the 2019 World Championships, which are expected to be his last in charge of the Australian team.

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Aussie Coach Chris Mooney Mic’d Up: “Don’t Be Average”

Chris Mooney (right) is mic’d up while training Leah Neale and Kaylee McKeown, 2 Australian women primed to make some noise in Gwangju.

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James Magnussen: Confidence Versus Arrogance

28-year-old James Magnussen of Australia relives his 2011 World Championships title in the men’s 100m freestyle, an event he won again in 2013.

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European Bookmakers Release First Odds for 2019 World Swimming Championships

Who will finish higher in the 200 free at the 2019 World Championships: Danys Rapsys (above) or James Guy? Guess right, and you can make some money.

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