New Zealand and Oceania

Great Britain Women Now Lead Tokyo Olympic Wildcard in 800 Free Relay

Freya Anderson anchored the Great Britain women’s 800 free relay to victory, moving them into the top Olympic Wildcard spot.

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Switzerland Uses France Scratch to Move Into Last Wildcard Spot

Switzerland used a 50.98 butterfly split by Noe Ponti to move into the fourth Wildcard spot in the 400 mixed medley relay

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France Moves Up to First Wildcard Spot in Men’s 800 Free Relay

Jonathan Atsu anchored France’s 800 free relay at today’s European Championships as they lead the Wildcard teams for Tokyo.

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Great Britain, Switzerland Jump to Top Wildcard Spots in 400 Free Relay

Great Britain used a new national record in the women’s 400 free relay to now lead the Wildcard spots for the Tokyo Olympics

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Olympic Relay Qualification Update: Pre-European Championships

This week’s European championships will give teams one more chance to qualify a relay ahead of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.

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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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