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Shane Ryan Becomes First Irishman Under 49 In 100 Freestyle

Shane Ryan produced a new Irish national record in the men’s 100m freestyle, clocking 48.68 at the Irish Open this morning.

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2018 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Mack Horton will compete in the men’s 400 freestyle on day 1 of the Commonwealth Games.

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Gold Medal Favorite Ben Proud DQs in 50 Fly Prelims on Gold Coast

2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Thursday, April 5th – Tuesday, April 10th (swimming) Optus Aquatic Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Prelims at 10:30am…

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Commonwealth Countdown: Disken Looks To Double In Men’s Para-Events

Australia’s Timothy Disken is the only Paralympic champ taking the field in the same event in which he won Rio gold. Disken was the S9 100 free champ in Rio, seven tenths ahead of teammate Brenden Hall. Both are in the field this week and should battle for the event title.

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Commonwealth Countdown: Pascoe Back To Breast In Women’s Para-Events

One defending Paralympic champ is New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe in the SM10 200 IM. Pascoe blew out the Rio field with a 2:24.90 that still holds up as the world record.

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Claire Tuggle Delights With 4:11 400 LCM Free In Ireland

13-year-old Claire Tuggle enters the list of the top 5 fastest 13-14 400 LCM Americans ever.

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Commonwealth Countdown: 3 Backstroke Medals of What Color For Larkin?

Though the Australian men took home no medals in the backstroke events at last summer’s FINA World Championships in Budapest, they remain the best in the Commonwealth.

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2018 Commonwealth Games: Peaty No Longer Listed Among 2Breast Entries

To the disappointment of fans wanting to see what he’s capable of, England’s Adam Peaty is no longer swimming the 200m breast in Australia.

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Sophie Pascoe and Jazz Carlin Named 2018 Commonwealth Flag Bearers

Jazz Carlin will carry Wales’ flag into the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremonies – making her the 2nd swimmer in 3 editions to do so.

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Get Ready For The 2018 Commonwealth Games: All The Links You Need

Adam Peaty leads the charge for England, as the 2018 Commonwealth Games’ swimming competition kicks off on Thursday, April 5th.

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Russian Prospect Mikhail Mukhodinov Dies During Competition

17-year-old Mikhail Mikhodinov passed away shortly after competing in the 200 breast at the Central District Swimming Championships in Russia.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 10-Member Class of 2018

The International Swimming Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2018 inductees which will include 10 names to be…

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Commonwealth Countdown: British Women Looking To Defend Medley Titles

Siobhan Marie O’Connor of England is the odds-on favorite to win the 200 IM at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

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Commonwealth Countdown: World Champions Collide In Women’s Backstroke

Kylie Masse and Emily Seebohm are set to go head-to-head in the backstroke events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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