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Jack Laugher Wins Springboard Gold On Day 2 of British National Diving Cup

Laugher took the gold medal on his final dive with a Forward 2 ½ Somersault 3 Twist Pike, putting him 50 points clear of runner-up Ross Haslam.

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LEN Announces Nominees for 2022 European Swimmers of the Year Awards

Kristof Milak is one of three World Record breakers nominated for the 2022 LEN European Male Swimmer of the Year. Public vote is open through February 10.

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Swim England CEO Retires Amid Controversy

Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson has announced her retirement effective at the end of 2023 but her departure is not without controversy.

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Ireland’s Butterfly Record Holder Brendan Hyland Announces Retirement

Ireland’s national record holder in the men’s 200m fly and 200m IM, Brendan Hyland, has revealed his retirement decision.

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Irish Swimmer Jordan Sloan Announces Retirement

Irish freestyle specialist Jordan Sloan has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at the age of twenty-nine.

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IOC Rejects “Defamatory” Criticism From Ukraine Regarding Potential Russian Participation In Paris

The International Olympic Committee rejected accusations that by considering allowing Russians to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics it was promoting the war.

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British Stars Entered In Southport Olympic Prep Meet

Olympic champion in the men’s 200m freestyle, Tom Dean, is heading up a British squad competing at a local Australian meet this weekend.

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High-Level International Meets For February 2023

Daiya Seto of Japan will most likely be competing in February at the annual Kirara Cup. Check out the other meets on the calendar for the upcoming month.

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Peaty & Hopkin Among Brits Training On Australia’s Gold Coast

British Olympic champion Adam Peaty is spending time down under, taking on a training camp on the Gold Coast before his next meet.

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Sophie Hansson Downs Ruta Meilutyte Record En Route To Euro Meet Gold

Sweden’s Sophie Hansson took down a Ruta Meilutyte competition record en route to 100m breast gold at the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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Sarah Sjostrom, Lars Frolander Will Appear in Sweden’s “Superstars” Reality TV Show

Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Sarah Sjostrom will serve as a challenger on the upcoming season of the television show Superstars, which sees athletes from different sports compete. Lars Frolander is a contestant.

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Italy’s Ceccon Hits 200 Free Personal Best At Luxembourg Euro Meet

Versatile Thomas Ceccon of Italy hit a big-time personal best in the men’s 200m freestyle to capture gold at the Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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Proud, Romanchuk Secure Victories On Night One Of 2023 Euro Meet

Great Britain’s Ben Proud kicked off his 2023 in style with a 50m fly victory on night one of the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet.

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Olympic Bronze Medalist Tina Punzel Retires from Diving

Two-time Olympian Tina Punzel (right) won gold in both the women’s and mixed 3-meter synchronized events at the 2022 European Championships.

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British World Championships Qualification Times Are Faster Than National Records

Lewis Burras will need to beat his own British record of 47.63 in the 100m free in order to guarantee a spot on his nation’s World Championships squad.

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