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Murilo Sartori Leads 16 Brazilians to 2019 World Junior Championships

Sartori (above) is the Brazilian Junior Record holder in the men’s 400 free.

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Bonnie The Seal Unveiled As 2019 SC European C’ships Mascot

Helping to kick-off the countdown to the 20th edition of the Short Course European Championships will be the just-unveiled official mascot, Bonnie the Seal.

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WADA Lifts Suspension of Anti-Doping Lab Involved in Testing Cover-Ups

The laboratory was previously suspended after its top officials were found to have covered-up positive tests.

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Russia Announces 31-Swimmer Roster for 2019 World University Games

Russia is sending a powerful roster that includes, among others, Grigory Tarasevich (above)

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Russian Teenage Swimmer Given 4-Year Doping Ban

The All-Russian Swimming Federation (WWF) has disqualified swimmer Olesya Moiseeva from competition for 4 years after a positive doping test. The…

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Dutch Coach Let Go For Allegedly Giving Caffeine Pills To Young Swimmers

Happening back in 2017, but just coming to light now, a Dutch youth coach has been dismissed for allegedly giving his swimming pupils caffeine pills and then encouraging them to hide the fact from their parents.

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Benson, Vasey & Szaranek Lead Britain’s 2019 World University Games Roster

On the heels of Great Britain’s roster being announced for the 2019 World Championships, the nation has revealed its 14-strong lineup headed to Naples, Italy this summer to compete at the 2019 World University Games.

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Sweden Announces 10 for 2019 Euro Juniors, 2 for 2019 World Juniors

Robin Hanson, who won a bronze medal at the 2018 European Junior Championships in the boys’ 200 free (1:48.65), returns to Euro Juniors this year, and will also be one of 2 representatives at the World Junior Championships.

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Gigler Clocks Another Austrian Free Record, Reitshammer Qualifies In 200 IM

The 2019 Graz Trophy concluded with 2 additional Austrian National Records being wiped off the books.

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FINA Champions Series 2019 – Guangzhou: Photo Vault

Photographer Rafael Domeyko was on deck to catch all the action at the first-ever FINA Champions Swim Series stop.

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Kristof Milak Dominates 200 Fly at 2019 Gyor Open

Kristof Milak made an appearance at the 2019 Gyor Open, winning the men’s open 200 fly by over 7 seconds.

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2019 FINA Champions Swim Series – Guangzhou: Day 2 Money Table

Sarah Sjostrom took over the lead in cumulative earnings on Day 2 of FINA Champions Swim Series 2019 in Guangzhou.

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Busch Joins Team Iron, Clark Adds Oomph To Team Energy Standard

British swimmer Imogen Clark threw down a big win tonight at the FINA Champions Series after having been named to Team Energy Standard earlier this week.

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Pernille Blume Produces Solid Swims In First Post-Heart Surgery Racing

With her health issues hopefully behind her, Olympic champion Pernille Blume is getting back on track, putting down some solid performances at the FINA Champions Series.

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World #1s and Another 2:07 for Chupkov – Top 5 Performances, Day 2

Nobody in history has been under 2:08 more times than Russia’s Anton Chupkov.

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