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Indian Swimmers Come Forward In Support of Local Workers

The amount collected in this auction will be donated to the #playforindia initiative, which will help the daily workers and support staff members.

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One Year Later, Duncan Scott Reflects On His Sun Yang Handshake Snub In Gwangju

Hear what 23-year-old Duncan Scott has to say about Sun Yang a year after their contentious interaction at the FINA World Aquatic Championships.

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Qualifiers From Last Year’s Queensland SC C’ships Earn Berth At 2020 Edition

Swimming Queensland made an important announcement regarding its 2020 Short Course Championships in light of how coronavirus impacted training.

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With $20 Billion on the Line, Tokyo Shows Olympic Hosts Must Plan for Pandemics

With so much at stake, it’s no surprise Japan continues to go forward with reopening and has made spectator sports available to the public once more.

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IOC Emphasizes $100M In Aid After Economist Calls For Olympic Delay Payments

The IOC says it has already provided $100 million in aid – in part, a response to an economist who called for IOC payments for the Olympic postponement.

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Shamshuryn Hits Belarusian 200 Fly Record While Shkurdai Earns 50 Back Gold

Day 2 of the 2020 Belarus Open saw another set of strong performances by 17-year-old European Short Course champion Anastasiya Shkurdai.

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Dakar 2022 Youth Olympic Games Postponed to 2026

Senegal and the IOC have mutually agreed to postpone to 2026 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, IOC President Thomas Bach announced Wednesday.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 1500 Free

Did you know Franko Grgic broke 14:49 in the 1500 free at age 16, one year before Gregorio Paltrinieri did ten years ago? Read for more men’s 1500 free facts.

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Epic Swims: Misty Hyman Beats Madame Butterfly for 200 Fly Gold, Sydney 2000

In one the greatest upsets in swimming, Misty Hyman defeated Australian sensation Susie O’Neill for gold in the women’s 200m butterfly at the Sydney Olympics.

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Olympic Finalist Joao Gomes Jr Tests Positive for COVID-19

He was supposed to be among the first batch of Brazilian Olympic hopefuls flying to Portugal this Friday for a training period between July and December.

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ICE Rescinds Rule Barring Foreign Students From Online-Only School This Fall

The move walks back a July 6 ruling that said international students would have to transfer or leave the country if their schools went all-online this fall.

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Low Tide Levels Could Signal Re-Location for Tokyo 2021 Open Water Competition

The tide level in Odaiba Seaside Park is expected to be too shallow for competition by August 2021, pointing towards a potential open water location change.

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Shkurdai Drops Over Half Second To Hit 54.34 PB In 100 Freestyle

International medalist Anastasiya Shkurdai busted out another personal best in the women’s 100m free in Brest, hitting 54.34 in the final.

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Epic Swims: Ukrainian Swimmer Yana Klochkova Wins 400 IM Gold, Fukoka 2001

17-year old Yana Klochkova won her first World title at the 2001 World Championships in Fukoka when she dominated the 400 IM.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Charlton’s Thank You Letter To Swimming

Take a look at the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimmers from North Carolina, New York and beyond.

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