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What Does a ‘Good Time’ Look Like in the New Olympic Swimming Events?

Katie Ledecky is already such an outlier in the women’s 1500 free, that even inclusion as an Olympic event isn’t likely to bring that record down.

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Running Site RunRepeat Compiles Data On Russian Doping Cases Since 1993

Running website RunRepeat has compiled more than 24,000 track and field results to come to some data-based conclusions on Russian doping.

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Japan’s Mizunuma Hits Lifetime Best 100 Fly In Niigata – 51.26

As Japanese swimmers are competing at their respective prefectural championships, 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma is making the most of the opportunity to race.

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Three Indian Olympic Hopefuls Granted 60-Day Training Period In Dubai

With pools still closed in India, Virdhawal Khade, Srihari Nataraj and Kushagra Rawat received the green light from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

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Report: Suspended Shayna Jack, Retired James Magnussen On Reality TV Show

Two elite Australian swimmers are set to join the latest edition of the nation’s reality TV show entitled SAS: Who Dares Wins.

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FINA Cancels 2020 World Cup Amidst Pandemic; Will Resume Post-Tokyo

With the 2020 FINA Swimming World Cup Series dwindled down to just 4 stops from its original 6, FINA has announced the cancellation of this year’s edition.

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See 2436 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 2836 Swim Jobs.

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Belmonte Absent From Pura Loulé Due To Hernia Surgery

2016 Olympic gold medalist from Rio Mireia Belmonte was set to race in Portugal this weekend but bowed out due to hernia surgery.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Ali Galyer on Transitioning to Living New Zealand

Galyer actually has citizenship in 4 different countries, but since her dad is originally from New Zealand, Galyer has always thought of the country as home.

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Cool Down Your Hot Swimming Pool With The Watercannon Portable Aerator

Portable and easy to use, the Watercannon is a valuable addition to your pool. It comes complete and sets up in minutes.

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Spanish WJR Holder Vazquez Ruiz Takes 400 IM Title In Portugal

Spain’s World Junior Record holder and reigning World Junior champion in the women’s 400m IM, Alba Vazquez Ruiz, collected gold her in specialty event.

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Dutch Open LC Championships Set For December As OLY Qualifier

Dutch elite will now turn their eyes toward the nation’s Open Long Course Championships set for December 4th-6th in Rotterdam.

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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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