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Pyle, Miley, Peaty Will Aim to Defend Titles in Day 1 of British Champs

In the first finals session of the 2019 British Championships, Nicholas Pyle, Hannah Miley, and Adam Peaty will aim to defend their 2018 titles.

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Watch Adam Peaty’s New & Improved Block Start/Pull Out

You’ve read about Adam Peaty’s 58.55 morning 100m breast opener from the 2019 British Championships, but now see the Olympic champion in action on day 1 prelims, especially with the man’s new block start.

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The Women’s Teen Scene On Day 1 Of 2019 British Swimming Championships

On just day 1 of the 2019 British Swimming Championships, the highlight of the British domestic calendar with significant elite summer meet impact, several teens busted out of the junior ranks to make it into the senior finals today.

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French Elite Nationals: Aubry, Joly Throw down 14:54/14:56 Miles at Day 1 Prelims

Aubry’s time clocks in at 5th fastest in the world this year, while Joly is 9th.

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2019 British C’ships: Peaty’s 58.50 Was Kicked Off By Head-Turning 26.90 Opener

We’re used to seeing eye-popping swims from Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder Adam Peaty in the men’s breaststroke events, but this morning was an especially impressive display of power by the British Lion.

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2019 British Swimming Championships Day 1 Prelims Recap

The British Swimming Championships hit full throttle right off the bat, with Adam Peaty and company in the pool on day 1 contesting the men’s 100m breaststroke.

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Hannah Miley Aims to Earn 7th 400 IM British Championship Title

With the start of the British Championships just hours away, Hannah Miley will solely focus on defending her title in the 400 IM.

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Spain Announces 7 Qualifiers for Gwangju World Championships

After the Spanish Open Championships, Spain has announced 7 qualifiers for the 2019 Gwangju World Championships this summer.

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After Disappointing Championship, Spain Removes Technical Director of Swimming Albert Tubella

Mireia Belmonte’s coach Fred Vergnoux will take over National Team duties until the end of the season.

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Commonwealth Relay Medalist Nick Grainger Is M.I.A. From British C’ships

On the eve of the 2019 British Swimming Championships, the primary competition to determine the World Championships squad, a big name is missing from the start lists. That name is Nick Grainger. 

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British National Record Holder Imogen Clark Withdraws From 50 Breast

In an event-impacting turn of events, British national record holder Imogen Clark has announced she is withdrawing from the women’s 50m breaststroke event due to injury.

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Romanchuk and Wellbrock Both Break National Records in Stockholm

Mykhalo Romanchuk (above) broke both the Meet Record and the Ukrainian National Record in the men’s 800 meter freestyle.

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Hosszu Rocks Her Fastest 200 Fly Time Of The Season In Stockholm, Sjostrom 52.76 1Free

Katinka Hosszu pounded out the 4th fastest 200m fly time in the world tonight in Stockholm.

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Kregor Zirk Wipes Out Estonian National Record From 1980 Olympics

The 2019 Swim Open Stockholm is wrapping up today, but not before 19-year-old Kregor Zirk of Energy Standard made a major dent on the Estonian national record book. 

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Anton Ipsen: 2 1500 Bests, 2 Different Continents, 1 Week (Video)

Ipsen set Danish records in the 400 IM and 800 free just last week in Denmark, as well as set a (then) personal best in the 1500

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