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RACE VIDEOS: Day 1 preliminary heats from the Commonwealth Games

Can’t get enough of the Commonwealth Games? SwimSwam has you covered with this collection of race videos from day 1 prelims in Glasgow.

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Commonwealth Games Day One Finals – Live Results

Hannah Miley started off the first night of swimming in Glasgow taking Scotland’s first gold winning the 400 IM in a time of 4:31.76…

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Australia Leads Commonwealth Games Swimming Medal Count After Day 1

After day 1 of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the Australian team is leading the pack with 8…

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Australian Women Crush World Record in 400 Free Relay

The Campbell sisters bookended a new World Record at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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Australian 16-Year Old Rowan Crothers Breaks S9 100 Freestyle World Record

Australia’s swim team had an up-and-down first day at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and it’s a great debate for who…

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2014 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Finals Preview, and a World Record Watch

Members of the Australian swim team got to meet the Queen on Thursday morning in Glasgow; on Thursday afternoon, they’ll be looking for some big swims at the queen’s event.

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Commonwealth Games Preview – Women’s Backstroke

Emily Seebohm will be looking to add to her Commonwealth Games medal total in all three backstroke events…

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8 Swimming Australia Facts You Want To Know for Commonweath and Pan Pacs

Here are eight facts you need to know about Australia’s National Swim Team before the 2014 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships.

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PHOTO VAULT: Twitter’s inside glimpse at the Commonwealth Games

With most of the athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games now moved into the athlete village and preparing for competition, Twitter has been flooded with some great photos of the facilities and athletes. We’ve reposted a few of the best here to give you an insider’s look at the Commonwealth Games

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Commonwealth Games Preview – Women’s 200 and 400 freestyle

Jazz Carlin looks to add a gold to her Commonwealth medal collection…

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Swim Job: Swimming Queensland Seeks Mentor Coach for Athlete & Coach Development Manager

Swimming Queensland (SQ) is the governing body in Queensland, Australia. 15,000 swimmers are serviced by 280 swim clubs. Founded in 1898, SQ has a long history of innovation and success in swimming.

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Commonwealth Games Preview – Women’s Distance Freestyle

Look for New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle to be ready to perform in Glasgow…

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Eamon Sullivan Concedes to Injury Struggles, Announces Retirement

Three-time Australian Olympian Eamon Sullivan has succumbed to a shoulder injury and announced his retirement at the age of 28. Sullivan,…

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All-American Luke Percy Won’t Return to Tennessee For His Sophomore Season

2013 Junior World Champion Luke Percy has decided that his swimming future is best served at home in Australia.

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Australians Begin Arriving in Manchester This Weekend for Pre-Commonwealth Camp

Daniel Tranter, Laura Crockart, and Kenneth To prepare to depart the Sydney Airport on Saturday en route to the Commonwealth Games staging camp in Manchester, England

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