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New Zealand’s New Coronavirus Cases Lead To Meet Postponement

As a testament to how quickly the tide can turn in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand has had to peel back its declared victory,

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Committee Formed to Review Travel Restrictions for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Athletes

A newly established panel of Tokyo 2020 organizers is set to meet next month to discuss travel restrictions for the coming Olympic Games.

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2020 Pura Loulé Day 1 Finals: Top 3 1500 Freestylers Finish Within .5 Seconds

Catch up on action from day 1 in Portugal, including a 3-way battle in the men’s 1500 free that resulted in the top 3 finishers touching within a fingernail.

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Kromo Tops 50 Free, Smits Breaks Belgian 50 Back Record In Hengelo

Ranomi Kromowidjojo looked good in today’s 50 free in Hengelo, while Jade Smits fired off a Belgian back record for bronze.

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Paltrinieri on 14:33 1500 FR Euro Record: “I Was Feeling Fast”

Gregorio Paltrinieri was on fire at the 2020 Sette Colli Trophy, setting the European record in the 1500 free at 14:33.10, the #2 time in history.

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Junya Koga Set To Race For First Time In Nearly 2 1/2 Years

Japanese national record holder Junya Koga is set to compete at the end of the month, his first races in nearly 2 1/2 years.

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The Watercannon Portable Aerator Cools Down Your Hot Swimming Pool

Coaches and swimmers know that training in hot pool water leads to overheating and exhaustion. The warmer the water, the less heat dissipated from the body.

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AOC Survey Shows Present-Day Athletes Believe Games Are Platform For Expression

The survey consisted of both former Aussie Olympians, ranging from pre-1950s to the 2010s, and those aspiring for the 2021 Games in Tokyo.

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Daiya Seto Makes Kids ‘Smile’ With Ad Hoc 52.91 SCM 100 IM

Japan’s Daiya Seto wowed onlookers once again, this time getting under 53 seconds in the SCM 100 IM race with a time of 52.91.

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Best Images from the 2020 Settecolli Trophy (PHOTO VAULT)

2020 Settecolli Trophy ended in Rome, Italy. We’ve collected the most beautiful image of the event courtesy of the Italian agency Deepbluemedia

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Russia Releases the Date for the 2020 Open Water Swimming Cup

Russia releases new information about their Open Water Swimming Cup, set to be held on August 16.

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See 2434 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2834 Swim Jobs.

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Jean Hurring, Only New Zealand Woman with an Olympic Swimming Medal, Has Died

On Saturday Jean Hurring (above-right), the only New Zealand woman to win an Olympic medal in swimming, died at the age of 89. Pictured with husband Lincoln.

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Shane Ryan Unofficially Cracks Two Irish Records In One Race (Video)

Racing is getting back into the groove around the world, which means we’re going to be seeing more and more records being broken.

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Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino & Yui Ohashi Reveal Race Return Plans

On the heels of Rikako Ikee revealing her return to racing, Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino and Yui Ohashi have also announced their first races back.

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