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Emma McKeon Named to Marie Claire’s “30 Years, 30 Icons” Power List

Olympian Emma McKeon has been recognized on Marie Claire’s “30 Years, 30 Icons” list celebrating influential Australian women.

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How To Get The 2025 College Preview Magazine With The Rex Maurer Cover

This issue is big and it is packed with conference previews and recruiting intel on future NCAA stars who will shake up next year’s lists.

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High-Level International Meets For September 2025

The 101st Japan Student Swimming Championships is one of the high-level international meets on the calendar for September.

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Olympic Champion Kyle Chalmers Is Officially A Dad

27-year-old Kyle Chalmers of Australia officially became a dad, as he and fiance Ingeborg Loyning welcomed daughter Astrid into the world.

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Kyle Chalmers and The Greatest 100 Free Field In History

We are witnessing a once-in-a-generation 100 freestyle field as we ramp up to LA2028, and Kyle’s bond with each competitor is unique.

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Why Do Real Swimmers Wear Speedo Briefs?

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Speedos are more than a fashion statement for men in swimming. They’re a culture.

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Former Australian Olympian Sally Hunter (Foster) Sets Two Masters World Records, Wins 4 Golds

It was quite a week for former Australian Olympian Sally Hunter (Foster) at the 2025 World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore. 

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Victoria Leadership Change

Read up on swimming news from around the world in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on Swimming Victoria.

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Australia Wins Its First Medal of World Juniors to Break onto the Medal Table After Day 5

Ainsley Trotter won gold for Australia in the girls’ 50 back, bringing home her nation’s first medal of the meet.

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Aussie Coach Richard Scarce Leaves Queensland For New South Wales Post

Storied Australian Dolphins coach Richard Scarce has been announced as the Head Coach of the Sydney University Swimming Performance Centre.

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Yale Earns 1st Verbal in the Girls’ Class of 2027: Australian Breaststroker Lacey Strachan

Australian breaststroker Lacey Strachan has announced her verbal commitment to Yale University’s class of 2031.

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Lani Pallister Discusses Historic 800 Free, Katie Ledecky, and Move to SPW with Dean Boxall

After the departure of Michael Bohl from Gold Coast, Pallister moved training bases with Dean Boxall, but only started at St. Peters Western in Arpil.

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Australian Sprinter Eliza Tan Commits to Virginia Tech for 2025-26

Eliza Tan, a sprinter from Adelaide, South Australia, will join the H2Okies in the fall.

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Olympian Janelle Pallister Leaves Griffith, Takes Over As Head Coach Of Surrey Park

1988 Olympian and three-time Commonwealth Games medalist Janelle Pallister has been named the head coach at Surrey Park Swimming.

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Jamie Jack Trained with Cam McEvoy, Tim Lane in Lead-up to 21.4 50 Free in Irvine

After returning home from Irvine, Jack sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his season between Australian Trials, where he was 21.8, and US Champs

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