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Ross Murdoch Not Ruling Out Future Return To The Pool If The “Fire” Remains

After a triumphant return to the pool with three bronze medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Murdoch is open to representing Scotland again in 2026.

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Guy Tops Dean, Kamminga Makes Comeback On Day 1 Of Rotterdam

The 2022 Rotterdam Qualification Meet saw two-time Olympic silver medalist Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands back in the water.

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Catie DeLoof Logs BUCS Record In 50 Free En Route To Gold

Former University of Michigan Wolverine Catie DeLoof made some noise competing for Loughborough at the 2022 BUCS Short Course Championships

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Vazaios, Wiffen Lead Loughborough Men To BUCS Victory

Andreas Vazaios was one of Loughborough’s top performers, giving the squad the men’s overall victory at BUCS this weekend.

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Forres Bluefins Swim Club Suspended By Scottish Swimming Over Allegations of Negligence

The club has been accused of allowing unqualified individuals without the proper child safety qualifications to coach young swimmers.

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Former South Wales Swim Coach Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse

Robert Rixon was sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually abusing five young girls between the ages of 11 and 13 from 2000-2005 and again from 2013-2015.

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Olympic Champion Tom Dean Wins Big At British Swimming Awards

Two years of hard work, perseverance, and multiple Olympic golds culminated in a night of honors for British champion Tom Dean.

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Under Fatigue, Olympic Champ Matt Richards Swims 3 PBs at Regional Championship

19-year old Matt Richards made a coaching change over the summer, and his first short course results of the year were promising last weekend in Millfield.

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Three-Time Olympic Champion Adam Peaty Receives OBE At Windsor Castle

Peaty was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to swimming and mental health at a ceremony in Windsor Castle earlier this week.

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AP Race London International Meet Announced For 2023

Adam Peaty’s AP Race has announced plans for the AP Race London International meet, set to take place in May 2023 at the London Aquatics Center.

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Two-Time British Olympian Molly Renshaw Retires from Swimming

26-year old Molly Renshaw has retired from competitive swimming, less than two years after breaking three British Records.

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“Like a Poison in My Veins”: Adam Peaty Motivated by Recent Podium Miss

“Incredibly useful,” Adam Peaty said of his rare 100 breast defeat serving as motivation. “It’s like a poison in my veins.” 

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Peaty & Proud Lead 11-Strong British Roster For Melbourne

British Swimming has released its 11-strong line-up of athletes set to travel to Melbourne, Australia from December 13th to December 18th.

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Commonwealth Games Champion Alys Thomas Retires Due To Wrist Injury

Says Welsh butterfly icon Alys Thomas, “My goal was to make Paris in 2024, but it was set out to me that my wrist was not in a good way.”

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Status Check On The Stealthy Six Potential Paris 2024 Disruptors

Let’s check back in with our Stealthy Six of David Popovici, Matt Sates, Hwang Sunwoo, Flynn Southam, Matt Richards and Jacob Whittle.

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