New Zealand and Oceania

Jeffcoat Slices .01 off New Zealand 50 Back National Record

New Zealand’s Andrew Jeffcoat clocked the fastest 50m back time of his career to take the silver at the 2021 Sydney Open.

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McKeown Blasts 2:05.55 200 Back Prelim At Sydney Open

19-year-old Kaylee McKeown ripped a big-time 2:05.55 200 back prelim on day 1 of the 2021 Sydney Open in her native Australia.

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American Athletes Split on Rule 50 Olympic Protest Restrictions

The results of the recent IOC survey show that American athletes have mixed opinions about how and where they can protest.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Tchaikovsky To Serve As Temporary Russian Anthem

Learn something new in this latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring China, Russia and New Zealand among the topics.

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Olympic Medals, Torches, and Other Memorabilia Up For Auction

Over 400 Olympic items are up for auction including a swimsuit from the gold medalist in the women’s 100 backstroke at the 1956 Olympics.

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Anthony Ervin: Nobody Gets To Tell You How to Lead

3-time Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin spoke out this week against the new recommendations limiting athlete protests at the Olympics

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The IOC Athletes’ Commission Releases Recommendations on Rule 50

The IOC AC has issued recommendations on Rule 50, which covers how athletes are allowed to express themselves during the Olympic Games.

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Clareburt Continues Siege With 1:57.89 200 IM NZL Record

Lewis Clareburt just scorched a new 200 IM New Zealand national record en route to Olympic Games qualification in the event.

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After 4:09 400 IM, Clareburt Clocks Sub-49 100 Freestyle NZL Record

21-year-old Lewis Clareburt is on a roll, firing off a New Zealand national record in the 100m free after having already done so in the400m IM.

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Fairweather Follows-Up With 400 Free NZL Age Record – 4:06.54

17-year-old Erika Fairweather puts up a big time nearly every race and on this occasion, it was in the 400m freestyle in Auckland.

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Fairweather Registers New Zealand Age Record In 200 Free

Catch the highlights of day three of the 2021 New Zealand Swimming Championships featuring young freestyle ace Erika Fairweather.

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New Zealand’s Lewis Clareburt Rips 4:09.87 400 IM National Record

21-year-old Lewis Clareburt just put up the 2nd fastest 400m IM time in the world this season to establish a new national record.

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McIntosh Becomes 5th Fastest Kiwi Women’s 1500 Freestyler

The 2021 New Zealand National Championships kicked off today in Auckland with just the men’s 800m free and women’s 1500m free on the docket.

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All The Links You Need For OLY Qualifying Meets For Week Of April 5th

Get your coffee brewing now to help you keep up with all of the intense international racing action taking place this upcoming week.

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New Zealand to Prioritize Olympians for Coronavirus Vaccine

New Zealand is set to begin its rollout of the coronavirus vaccine on March 31st.

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