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Olympic Champion Dan Wiffen Breaks Down Epic Win in 800 Free

the Loughborough resident swam a gutsy race in the 800 free and came out on top ahead of USA’s defending champion, Bobby Finke.

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Coach Jacco Verhaeren Heads Back To The Netherlands In Unique Role

Jacco Verhaeren went from the Netherlands to Australia to France and now back to the Netherlands as the longtime coach returns to his roots.

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European Aquatics CEO Patrice Coste Resigns

Patrice Coste took over as the CEO of European Aquatics (then LEN) in December 2022. He will part ways for what sources say are personal reasons.

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2024 Sjostrom Invitational Live Recap

Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjostrom is hosting a unique invitational today in Sweden, with rapid-fire rounds of racing on the agenda.

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Olympic Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires, Age 30

Tom Daley, a four-time World Champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal winning fiver, has announced his retirement from the sport.

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Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Too Ill To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony

Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen of Ireland was set to carry his nation’s flag at the closing ceremonies but illness kept him away.

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AP Race Acquires Wave Swimming Academy

AP Race Founders Adam Peaty and Ed Baxter: “This project is something I am incredibly passionate about and it is an honour to be in this position.”

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British Father Neil Gilson Shatters 38-Year-Old Lake Geneva Crossing Record

Completing the swim to fundraise for the PANS PANDA UK charity, Gilson took 33 minutes off the previous crossing record.

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British Olympic Champion Tom Dean Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

On the heels of the 2024 Olympic Games, gold medalist Tom Dean of Great Britain has revealed he will be joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing. 

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Thomas Ceccon Will Move To Australia Or USA To Find New Motivation

Thomas Ceccon says that he plans to spend a couple of months training in the United States or Australia before returning home to Verona.

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Olympic Champ Daniel Wiffen Retires (From Open Water) After His First 10K

After winning gold and bronze in the pool, Daniel Wiffen tried his hand at open water – for the first and last times in his career.

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Sharon van Rouwendaal Dedicates Her Olympic Gold Medal to Her Dog, Rio, Who Died in May

After winning her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s 10km race, Sharon van Rouwendaal dedicated her win to her dog Rio, who died in May.

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París 2024: Kristof Rasovszky es nuevo campeón olímpico en aguas abiertas

La decepción en el río Sena fue el alemán Florian Wellbrock, oro en Tokio 2020+1 (y dueño de seis títulos en Mundiales).

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Victor Johansson Of Sweden Will Not Race Men’s 10K In Seine After Doctor’s Recommendation

“After we have weighed their recommendation with all the risks that exist, it felt like the best decision is to drop out,” Johansson said.

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Hungarian Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu Calls On Federation Leadership To Resign

35-year-old Hungarian Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu posted on social media that the Hungarian Swimming A leadership should resign.

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