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FINA World Cup Beijing: Kromo Tops Sjostrom At Water Cube

Dutch Olympian Ranomi Kromowidjojo touched out Swedish superstar Sarah Sjostrom in yet another close World Cup race between the two.

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FINA Beijing Day 3 Prelims: Sjostrom Is Setting The Stage

Swedish Olympian Sarah Sjostrom cruised to the final of both the women’s 100m fly and 100m free for tonight in Beijing.

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FINA World Cup Beijing Day 2 Finals: Xu Jiayu Continues Siege

China’s Xu Jiayu lit the Water Cube on fire, earning the 5th fastest 50m backstroke time ever.

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Hosszu Misses 2Free Final, Larkin DQ’d On Day 2 Prelims In Beijing

A couple of twists characterized day 2 prelims of the FINA World Cup in Beijing, including a rare miss by Hungarian Katinka Hosszu.

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FINA World Cup Beijing Day 1 Finals: Hosszu Back In Iron Lady Mode

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was in full-in Iron Lady mode, while Vlad Morozov did damage for the men on night 1 in Beijing.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hackett Gets Promoted, Phelps Finds A Buyer

Check out what’s new with Michael Phelps, Grant Hackett, Satomi Suzuki and Yip Pin Xiu in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Graham & Groves Recognized As Sports People Of The Year At Bond Awards

Alexander Graham and Maddie Groves each earned prestigious awards from Bond University in Australia for their swimming efforts over the past year.

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Xu Jiayu Shows 200 Prominence Again, Clocking Chinese National Record

Chinese backstroker Xu Jiayu made it happen tonight in Beijing, scoring a new National Record in the men’s 200m back.

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World Cup Beijing Day 1 Prelims: Hosszu Takes On Monster Schedule

Back to her Iron Lady ways, Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu put on a show across several events this morning in Beijing.

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Olympian Baildon Appointed Swimming Australia Board Member

Andrew Baildon, double Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, has been appointed member of the Swimming Australia Board for the next 3 years.

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Emily Seebohm Snatches Historic 31st Short Course National Title

Emily Seebohm surpassed yet another historic mark in her storied career, collecting her 31st Short Course Australian National title.

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2018 FINA World Cup Beijing Preview: No Chad Le Clos Or Wang Jianjiahe

Although a few notable names will be absent, key talent such as Michael Andrew will keep the competition fierce at the FINA World Cup stop in Beijing this weekend.

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2018 Australian Short Course C’ships Photo Vault

Check out the action shots from this year’s Australian Short Course Championships in Melbourne.

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Fraser-Holmes Makes First Elite Int’l Squad Since Suspension

Said Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers on teammate Thomas Fraser-Holmes’ return to an elite international squad, “That was one of the most inspirational races I’ve ever witnessed. This guys been through it all over the past 18 months, but is now back on top!”

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Cate Campbell Named Swimming Australia Swimmer of the Year

Campbell was named the Olympic Program Swimmer of the Year, while Matthew Levy won the same award for the Paralympic Program.

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