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Jeffcoat Lowers Newly-Minted 50 Back NZL National Record

21-year-old Andrew Jeffcoat lowered his own newly-minted New Zealand national record in the men’s 50m backstroke racing in Auckland.

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Typhoon Forces Cancellation Of 2020 Japan Open Water C’ships

The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) has decided to cancel the 96th Japan National Open Water Swimming Championships due to the typhoon situation.

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2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Penny Oleksiak Signs With ‘Phelps’ Brand

2016 Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak has signed with the ‘Phelps’ brand – Michael Phelps’ swimwear and swimming product brand.

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Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex Di Giorgio Tests Positive for Banned Substance

The 30-year old freestyler, who represented Italy on relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given a temporary suspension.

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ISL Depth Charts 2020: Iron Pumps Up For Sprints & Skins

Iron lost MVP Vladimir Morozov, but retains Ranomi Kromowidjojo. The sprint crew also added Maxim Lobanovzkij, Marco Orsi and Nicholas Santos for skin races.

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Top Lithuanian Junior Sprinter Jokūbas Keblys Commits to Florida State for 2022

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Zac Reid Nearly Takes Down 400 Free NZL Record From 1992

Zac Reid already nailed an 800m free national record here in Hamilton and nearly accomplished the same feat in this 4free, hitting a lifetime best of 3:40.95.

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Russian Olympic Trials Scheduled for April 3-9 in the 2021 Draft Calendar

The All-Russian Swimming Federation has drafted the 2021 racing calendar, with the Russian Olympic Trials set for April 3-9.

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15-Year-Old Melissa Cowen Hits NZL 200 Breast National Record

Additional national records went down in Auckland today, led by 15-year-old breaststroke Melissa Cowen of host club North Shore.

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December Can Am Para Swimming Open Cancelled

The Speedo Can Am Para Swimming Open, scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Vancouver, has been cancelled due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Canada.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Fred Bousquet Explains Why Super Suits Were Good for Swimming

Bousquet admits that swimming now is “purer”, but he still thinks the super suits added an interesting dynamic to the sport.

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Existing Coronavirus-Related Restrictions Cancel 2020 Victorian Open

Swimming Victoria revealed a trio of meet cancellations in light of the ongoing coronavirus-related restrictions existing in the state.

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ISL Depth Charts 2020: DC Trident Relying On NCAA Converts With Retooled Roster

There’s less star power in DC with the losses of Katie Ledecky and Natalie Coughlin, but this roster might actually be better for the ISL format.

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Toronto Titans Announce World Champions Masse, Hayden As Team Captains

Masse, the two-time defending world champion in the women’s 100 backstroke, will be the captain of the Titans in their inaugural season.

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