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Russian Olympic Training Camp Relocated From Osaka To Vladivostok

The final prep camp ahead of the Olympic Games was intended to be held in Japan but will now take place at home in Russia.

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Two Swimmers Named to Refugee Olympic Team

Yusra Mardini, a native of Syria, has been named to the Refugee Olympic Team for the second time. She will be joined by 28 other athletes in Tokyo.

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Grigory Tarasevich Added To Russian Olympic Team In Men’s 200 Back

After narrowly missing the qualifying time at the Olympic Trials, Tarasevich went fast enough at the European Championships to earn an Olympic berth.

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2021 Mare Nostrum Money Table: Hosszu/Efimova Earn €3k+ Across All 3 Stops

Out of 12 athletes who swam all 3 Mare Nostrum stops in 2021, Katinka Hosszu and Yulia Efimova earned more than €3,000 with their efforts.

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Caspar Corbeau Gets Green Light For Individual Olympic Events

Texas swimmer Caspar Corbeau has been called up to represent the Netherlands in individual breaststroke events in Tokyo at next month’s Olympic Games.

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Jackl Vivien’s 4:46.47 400 IM Shatters Krisztina Egerszegi’s Hungary Age Record

13-year-old Jackl Vivien broke the record for her age in the 400 IM at the National Youth Championships. Krisztina Egerszegi set the previous record in 1987.

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Big 12 Bronze Medalist Emily Haimes Transfers to Nebraska

British sprinter Emily Haimes from Mount Kelly Swimming has announced her transfer to Nebraska after 2 years at West Virginia.

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Kamminga, De Boer Join Mainstays Kromo, Heemskerk On Dutch OLY Roster

On-fire breaststroker Arno Kamminga is among those named to the Netherlands’ lineup for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month.

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Horter Family On The Way Out After Financial Audit Into Mulhouse Olympic Club

The Horter family will likely be relinquishing any power within the club beginning in 2022.

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Swiss Seek “Full Transparency” After Losing Olympic Spot In Mixed Medley Relay

After being bumped from the mixed medley relay at the Olympics after being told otherwise, the Swiss Aquatics Federation is demanding answers from FINA.

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Swim Ireland Intends To Challenge Relay’s Olympic Invitation Rescission

Swim Ireland confirms that FINA has rescinded its Olympic invitation for the men’s medley relay but the federation intends to challenge the decision.

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Greek Relays Back In For Tokyo

It has been a roller coaster ride for the Greeks as their qualification status for Tokyo has changed over the past few days.

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Efimova Hits 2:21.86 200 Breast Season-Best, #6 In The World This Season

This 2:21.86 may be the last 200 breast we see from Efimova this season as she has not qualified to race the event in Tokyo.

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Annika Bruhn, Ramon Klenz, Nina Kost win multiple titles at German Nationals

2021 GERMAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 6th Europa Sport Park, Berlin Prelims at 8:30 am local/Finals…

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16-Yr-Old Jacob Whittle Lowers 100 Free British Age Record – 48.55

16-year-old British freestyle ace Jacob Whittle is already Tokyo-bound and is still swimming like he means it, earning a 100 free personal best.

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