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Now & Then Part 3: Your Favorite Swimmers’ Evolution In Photos

Reminisce on the early days of several of the world’s most notable swimmers by taking in photos from ‘then’ versus ‘now’, 3rd edition.

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Pentland Announces Jim Gerson’s Return As President Of Speedo North America

Jim Gerson says: “It’s a really exciting time to be re-joining team Speedo. Pentland has an outstanding track-record in brand building…”

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Training at Home: Chlorine Jugs Make for Versatile Exercise Equipment

Australian Olympians Brianna Throssell (above) and Grant Irvine demonstrate how simple and inexpensive pieces of pool equipment can make a great workout aid.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 50 Free

Six of these eight Roadmaps women have won the Olympic or World 50 free title in their career. Who are they and who shows the most potential towards 2021?

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Aussie Olympic Medalist Maddie Groves Endures Cancer Scare

“Most pools are closed indefinitely so I’ll be using this swimming shut down to spend the next 6 months in medically induced menopause.” – Maddie Groves

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Horton Family Faces Constant Harassment, Intimidation Since Sun Yang Call-Out

Mack Horton’s family has been under “virtual siege” at their home in suburban Melbourne with Sun Yang supports constantly harassing them.

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Aussie Coach Dean Boxall Says It’s Time For Elite Swimmers To Have Pool Access

The St. Peters Western coach believes the best swimmers in the world should be allowed to return to the pool to get their bodies ready for 2021.

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U.S Olympic & Paralympic Committee Facing Cuts Of 20% From Tokyo Delay

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is facing financial cuts of up to 20% as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its ripple effects.

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Bronte Campbell Feeling “A Little Bit Of Relief” With Tokyo Postponement

The 12-month delay of the Olympic Games gives the five-time World Champion more time to fully recover from injury and properly prepare.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 800 Free

In 2020, there are four 19&U women who are torching up the 800 free scene. Find out to see if they have what it takes to catch sensation Katie Ledecky.

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Proposition Meets Reality As Chalmers Adds 100 Fly To Olympic Events

Remember that tantalizing proposition of a 100m fly showdown with Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers? It may just happen in Tokyo.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Aussie Pay Cuts, SEA Games Venues Repurposed

Catch up on news stories from around the swimming web, including a trio of Arizona Wildcats being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

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Aussies Gough & Graham Hanging Tough At Bond University Through Lockdown

Aussies Maddie Gough and Alexander Graham speak to the shake-ups that come from being student-athletes in the midst of lockdown.

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How Australia’s Best Swimmers Are Staying Fit During Pandemic

Check out what some of the top Australian swimmers are doing to stay in shape while normal training schedules are canceled for the time being.

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The Woman Who Went Head-to-Head with Michael Phelps in Open Competition

It was the mixed 400 free relay (did not realize they had that event in 2007) and the Aussie’s opted for the Female-Female-Male-Male Strategy

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