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Rapsys Hits Another 1:45 200 Free, Kamminga Keeps Win Streak Alive In Berlin

Danas Rapsys of Lithuania would not be denied in the men’s 200m free, rocking another solid performance of 1:45.82 to close out Berlin.

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Grabowski Lowers Own 200 Back Austrian Record En Route To World Cup Silver

Today’s action in Berlin, Germany saw 17-year-old Lena Grabowski lower her own Austrian national record en route to silver in the women’s 200m backstroke.

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Hosszu & Cusinato Share 400 IM Podium On Day 2 Of FINA World Cup Berlin

Katinka Hosszu takes 400m IM gold yet again, this time at the Berlin stop of the FINA World Cup Series, where Italy’s Ilaria Cusinato was also in the mix.

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Toussaint Continues Dutch Record-Breaking Assault With New 100 Mark

Kira Toussaint is having the World Cup of her life, going 2-for-2 in Dutch national backstroke records for the 2nd week in a row.

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Coleman Takes 50 Free Over Kromo, C1 To Open FINA World Cup Berlin

25-year-old Michele Coleman pulled out a mild upset in the women’s 50m free, beating out World Championships medalists Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Cate Campbell. 

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Dutch Ace Kira Toussaint Lowers Week-Old Dutch Record In 50 Back

Kira Toussaint put up the fastest 50m back time of her career to take gold on day 1 of the FINA World Cup in Berlin, Germany.

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Italy’s Swimming Federation Publishes 2020 Olympic Qualifying Times

Federica Pellegrini will have two chances to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, as the Italian Swimming Federation sets out its selection policy.

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Shooters Who Paralyzed Manuel Bortuzzo Sentenced To 16 Years

Lorenzo Marinelli and Daniel Bazzano, suspects in Manuel Bortuzzo’s shooting, have been both sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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Blackshaw Departs Stockport Metro, Trimmings Takes On Coaching Dev Manager

Stockport Metro Head Coach Richard Blackshaw is leaving his position at the end of October to join Swim England in a role of Talent Officer.

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2019 FINA World Cup Psych Sheets (Berlin)

The 2019 FINA World Cup Series continues, with the 2nd stop of cluster #2 taking place this weekend in Berlin, Germany.

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Benedetta Pilato Sparks Controversy In Italy Over Rumors Of Switching Teams

Benedetta Pilato, the 14-year-old Italian breaststroke sprint ace, has sparked controversy and mixed reactions after joining Circolo Canottieri Aniene…

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Spaniard Catalina Corro To Undergo New Brain Surgery To Treat Tumor

Corro would reportedly have to hang up her cap and goggles in order to treat the brain tumor that threatened her swimming career back in 2017.

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Dutch Olympic Qualification Began With World Championships

By nature of her performances in Gwangju, Dutch swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has already qualified for the Olympics in the 50m and 100m free events.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Pallister & Clareburt Earn Awards, Rice Opens Academy

Catch up with this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Aussies Stephanie Rice & Lani Pallister, along with Kiwi Lewis Clareburt.

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Swim Wales West & Devon Take Swim England County Team Titles

Swim Wales West and Devon took the respective Division 2 and 1 titles at the Swim England County Team Championships meet this weekend.

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