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Italian Olympic Trials, International Travel Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

Big-time changes are unfolding in Italy as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, including the cancellation of the nation’s Olympic Trials.

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Sanchez’s 53.9 100 Free, McIntosh’s 200 Fly NAG Close Out Winter Ontario Champs

Kayla Sanchez won the women’s 100 free on Saturday night in Scarborough, beating Taylor Ruck and Rebecca Smith head-to-head in a time of 53.92.

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13-Year-Old Pelaez Posts 2:16 200 Back on Night 4 of Plantation Sectionals

Eagle Aquatics’ 13-year-old Erika Pelaez took nearly 3 seconds off her best in the 200 back. She won the final in 2:16.21.

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Mount Kelly Takes Home First-Ever National Arena Swimming League Trophy

Mount Kelly surged to the top of the overall team points standings to take home the National Arena Swimming League A-Final trophy.

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Shkurdai Hits Season-Best 100 Fly To Close Out Swedish Grand Prix Malmö

Belarusians were out in full force to make their mark on the Swedish Grand Prix in Malmo, including Anastasiya Shkurdai and Ily Shymanovich.

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ISL Season 2: Pernille Blume Shifts From NY Breakers To Team Energy Standard

Danish sprint ace Pernille Blume has been announced as the newest member of Team Energy Standard, leaving her ISL season 1 post at the NY Breakers.

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New Restrictions in Italy Cast Upcoming Olympic Trials into Doubt

New restrictions, including the full stoppage of travel to and from Riccione, have cast even more doubt on the Italian Olympic Trials. (Above: Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri)

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Denmark’s Signe Bro Posts PB In Women’s 100 Free To Close Out Antwerp Diamond

In addition to Arno Kamminga, Femke Heemskerk (NED) and Signe Bro (DEN) also made some waves to close out the 2020 Antwerp Diamond Race.

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Aussie Coach Denis Cotterell Changes Tune After Sun Yang 8-Year Ban

Sun Yang’s longtime Aussie Coach Denis Cotterell says he does not support his now-former swimmer’s intention to appeal his 8-year ban.

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Kamminga Clocks Another Dutch Record: 2:07.54 200 Breast In Antwerp Heats

24-year-old Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands has a difficult time not breaking a national record when racing, as evidenced again in Antwerp.

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Kasia Wasick Breaks Own LCM 50 FR Polish Record (24.58) at PSS Des Moines

At the 2020 Pro Swim Series- Des Moines, Poland’s Kasia Wasick zipped to break her own LCM 50 free Polish record (24.58), defeating World champ Simone Manuel.

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Michael Andrew Rocks 1:56 200 IM at PSS Des Moines, 6th Fastest American Ever

Andrew turned in 1:26.69 at the 150-mark, closing with a 30.14 free split. For comparison, Ryan Lochte split a 1:26.51 at the 150 in his World Record swim.

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After Almost 8 Years of Retirement, Brent Hayden Hits Olympic “A” time

The 36-year old Hayden swam the 4th-fastest time of his career on Saturday in his 3rd meet back from a nearly 8-year hiatus from the sport.

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Ipsen & Norgaard Went For Men’s Distance Round 2 In Malmö

Anton Ipsen got the leg up on Danish teammate Alexander Norgaard in last night’s 1500m free, but see how the pair fared on day 2 of the Swedish Grand Prix.

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