Australia

Aussie Day 2 Prelims: McEvoy Rebounds With 100 Free Top Seed

After a disappointing 8th place finish in last night’s 200m freestyle final, Aussie Cameron McEvoy claimed the top seed in a very stacked 100m freestyle field.

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Cate Campbell Rocks New 50 Fly Australian National Record

Cate Campbell just became Australia’s fastest 50 flyer ever with her morning performance at the Aussie Trials.

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“It Really Hurt”, Says Aussie Laura Taylor Of 200 Fly Upset (2:06.80)

18-year-old Laura Taylor threw down a monster personal best to claim her spot on the Australian Commonwealth Games roster.

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Aussie Para Swimmers Take Stage At National Championships

2018 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS Wednesday, February 28th – Saturday, March 3rd Optus Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport, Queensland Prelims at…

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Australian Teen Ariarne Titmus Looking ‘Ledecky-Esque’…..Again

The ‘terminator’ Ariarne Titmus wowed spectators at the Australian Trials tonight, winning 200m freestyle gold in a superb 1:55.76.

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King Kyle Chalmers Reigns Over 2 Free, Emma McKeon Shut Out Of Gold

King Kyle Chalmers came out on top of the heated men’s 200 freestyle, while Emma McKeon tried the 200 fly/200 free double on for size with 2 silvers as a result.

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Aussie Trials Prelims: Emma McKeon’s Solid Double, Any Man’s 2Free

Emma McKeon pulled a solid double, while the men’s 200 freestyle is set to explode in finals.

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Kenya Announces 5 Swimmers For Gold Coast

The nation of Kenya announced its 5-swimmer strong squad to compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games set for the Gold Coast, Australia in April.

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Verhaeren: These Australian Trials Truly Are A Test For All Of Us

We unpacked the Australian Trials’ new format in our SwimSwam preview, but hear from Australian Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren himself on how he envisions the 4-day meet unrolling.

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Research Says Swimming Is Australia’s Most Popular Sport

According to a recent research study conducted within the nation of Australia, swimming is identified as the continent’s most popular sport.

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Upcoming Aussie C’ships Test Out New Trials Timing

It’ll be a big boy showdown between Kyle Chalmers, Cameron McEvoy and others, as the Australian Commonwealth Trials kick-off shortly. This is the first time Trials are being held so close to the main event for the green and gold.

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Lewis Clareburt Added To New Zealand’s Commonwealth Squad

18-year-old Lewis Clareburt has been added to New Zealand’s swimming roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games taking place in Gold…

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Hattersley & Houston Added To Scottish Roster For Gold Coast

Although Scotland announced its original 21-strong roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games back in October, two additional swimmers have been…

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Iranian Olympic Swimmer Injured, Wife Killed in Car Crash

Former Olympic swimmer Hamid Mobarrez was severely injured in a car crash, and his wife was killed, in January in New…

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South African Chad Le Clos Eyes Commonwealth Games History

South African Olympian Chad Le Clos is on the hunt for his 3rd consecutive 200m butterfly title at this year’s Commonwealth…

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