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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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Ruta Meilutyte is Not Currently Planning to Compete at SC World Champs

When asked if she was going to short course world champs in Melbourne this December, the breaststroke ace said that currently, she was not planning to attend

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2022 FINA World Cup – Toronto: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Lithuanian Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte lowered the 50m breaststroke European Record last week. She’ll be in the water on this final day in Toronto.

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Anna Elendt Knocks Another Half-a-Second Off Her German Record in 100 Breast

Entering the day, Anna Elendt had never broken a German Record in short course meters. She has since lowered the 100 breaststroke mark twice.

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23 Second Interview with 23 Second 50 Free Queen Kasia Wasick

Kasia Wasick pulled away in the women’s 50 freestyle, earning the win for the second straight weekend. She clocked 23.27, which is a lifetime best

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Anna Elendt Cracks 2009 German Record in 100 SCM Breaststroke

Anna Elendt, already the German Record holder in all three breaststrokes in long course, grabbed her first short course national record on Saturday morning.

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2022 FINA World Cup – Toronto: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Reigning World Record holder Kyle Chalmers of Australia is set to dive in this morning in Toronto on day 2 of the FINA World Cup.

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Kasia Wasick Lowers Her Own Polish Record With 50 Free Win at World Cup

Kasia Wasick went 23.27 during the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the World Cup in Toronto on Friday, lowering her Polish national record by .03 seconds.

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Russian and Belarusian Athletes Are Banned, But Not Officials?

While Russian and Belarusian athletes are banned from competition, their countries’ sporting officials are still being welcomed to international congresses as full participants.

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Vladimir Salnikov Not Expecting Russian Readmission Internationally Anytime Soon

The All-Russian Swimming Federation President it’s unlikely Russian swimmers will be able to compete internationally before the war ends.

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Olympic Champion Pernille Blume Announces Retirement

Freestyle ace Pernille Blume has decided to hang up her goggles, with the Dane announcing her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 28.

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Italy’s Di Liddo Earns Multiple Wins In Saint-Dizier

The International Meeting of Saint-Dizier wrapped up from France over the weekend, with the host nation taking on visiting swimmers from Italy and beyond.

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Ceccon and Acevedo Hit SCM 100 BK Records En Route to Word Cup Medals

Thomas Ceccon (pictured, 49.62) and Javier Acevedo (50.16) both broke national records as they medalled in the 100 back at the FINA World Cup.

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WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Shatters SCM 50 BR European Record with 28.60, .04 off WR

Continuing her comeback to the sport, Ruta Meilutyte smashed the SCM 50 breast European record with a 28.60 to win at the Berlin leg of the FINA World Cup.

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Patrice Coste Approved as New Executive Director of LEN

LEN (short for Ligue Européenne de Natation, or European Swimming League) introduced new leadership at its annual Congress on Friday in Turkey. 

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