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United States Advances SC World C’ships Medal Table Lead On Day 2

Olivia Smoliga’s win in the women’s 100m backstroke added another gold to the stars n’ stripes tally.

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Watch The American Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay Clock 3:03.03 WR

Watch the American foursome of Caeleb Dressel, Blake Pieroni, Michael Chadwick and Ryan Held re-write history in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay.

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Noah Millard cleans up on final day of Victorian Age Champs

The 2018 Victorian Age Champs wrapped up last night with a dominant performance from Noah Millard to close out an impressive meet.

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Record Round-up & More Analysis From Day 1 Of SC World C’ships

Caeleb Dressel’s capturing of the 100 freestyle American Record is one of many feats that took place on day 1 in Hangzhou.

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America Surges To Medal Table Lead After Day 1 In Hangzhou

Although early in the competition, America tops the medal table at the 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships.

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Ariarne Titmus Breaks Commonwealth Record In 200 Freestyle

Ariarne Titmus became the 4th fastest performer of all-time in the women’s SCM 200 freestyle.

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Americans, Russians Save Top Sprinters for Finals in W. 400 Free Relay

Lia Neal (above) will lead off the American women’s 400 free relay in prelims, but Mallory Comerford will be saved for finals.

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Held, de Coursey, Jensen, and Grevers Will Swim Prelims 4Free Relay

Ryan Held will lead off the American 400 free relay in prelims at the Short Course World Championships.

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Emily Seebohm Holds on to 50 Breaststroke Entry on Start Lists

Seebohm is best known as one of the world’s best backstrokers, but on Tuesday morning, she will show off her versatility in the 50 breaststroke.

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2018 SC Worlds Preview: Young Stars Set to Dominate Women’s Distance

Enter: Wang Jianjiahe. (16-years-old, China.) Enter: Ariarne Titmus. (18-years-old, Australia.) Enter: Li Bingjie. (16-years-old, China.)

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2018 SC Worlds Preview: Can New WR Holders Liu, Baker Keep Momentum?

2018 SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS December 11-16, 2018 Hangzhou, China Event Schedule Start Lists The summer of 2018 witnessed two…

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Bronte Campbell, Ning Zetao Among Key Swimmers At QLD C’ships

While 20 Australians are preparing to set the Hangzhou pool aflame at this week’s Short Course World Championships, dozens of elite athletes are ready to rock in Brisbane at the 2018 Queensland Short Course Championships. China’s Ning Zetao is among those expected to hit the Brisbane Aquatic Center pool.

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Swimming Victoria, AOC Frown On Lottery Funding Idea

In Australia, a newly proposed funding idea to raise money for local, volunteer-run sporting clubs is being shot down by several power players.

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Rookie Jenna Strauch Relishing Chance To Finally Represent Australia

Jenna Strauch is back from years of illness, ready to represent Australia in Hangzhou this week.

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Swim Wales Appoints First Ever Youth Panel

At the end of November 2018, Swim Wales officially launched their first ever Youth Panel, which will support Swim Wales and the Volunteer Manager in the development of opportunities and experiences for Swim Wales’ youth membership.

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