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2018 SC Worlds Previews: Atkinson Looking For Breaststroke Three-Peat

Alia Atkinson and Ruta Meilutyte share the 100 breast world record, and will go head-to-head in Hangzhou.

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2018 SC Worlds Preview: Young Stars Set to Dominate Women’s Distance

Enter: Wang Jianjiahe. (16-years-old, China.) Enter: Ariarne Titmus. (18-years-old, Australia.) Enter: Li Bingjie. (16-years-old, China.)

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2018 SC Worlds Preview: Can New WR Holders Liu, Baker Keep Momentum?

2018 SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS December 11-16, 2018 Hangzhou, China Event Schedule Start Lists The summer of 2018 witnessed two…

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Bronte Campbell, Ning Zetao Among Key Swimmers At QLD C’ships

While 20 Australians are preparing to set the Hangzhou pool aflame at this week’s Short Course World Championships, dozens of elite athletes are ready to rock in Brisbane at the 2018 Queensland Short Course Championships. China’s Ning Zetao is among those expected to hit the Brisbane Aquatic Center pool.

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Olympian Chad Le Clos Joins Athlete Voices Calling For Change

South African Olympic gold medalist Chad Le Clos voices his opinion on the future of worldwide swimming.

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Niemann Finishes as Top U.S. Woman in Pan-American Modern Pentathlon

University of Denver senior women’s swimmer Avery Niemann (Oklahoma City, Okla.) competed earlier this month at the 2018 Pan-American Modern Pentathlon Championships, finishing 14th in the event, the top finishing American woman in the test event for the 2019 American Games in Lima, Peru.

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Swimming Victoria, AOC Frown On Lottery Funding Idea

In Australia, a newly proposed funding idea to raise money for local, volunteer-run sporting clubs is being shot down by several power players.

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Rookie Jenna Strauch Relishing Chance To Finally Represent Australia

Jenna Strauch is back from years of illness, ready to represent Australia in Hangzhou this week.

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Swim Wales Appoints First Ever Youth Panel

At the end of November 2018, Swim Wales officially launched their first ever Youth Panel, which will support Swim Wales and the Volunteer Manager in the development of opportunities and experiences for Swim Wales’ youth membership.

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2018 SC Worlds Preview: Anybody’s Game in Men’s Breaststroke

1. No Peaty. 2. Double the walls. it’s anybody’s game in the men’s breaststroke in Hangzhou.

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On Break From Altitude Camp, Rikako Ikee Races Short Course Yards

Rikako Ikee raced in a short course yards meet amidst altitude training in Arizona.

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Seebohm Tries 50 Breast On For Size In Hangzhou

Emily Seebohm is entered in the 50m breaststroke at the Short Course World Championships.

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Despite Appearing On Provisionals, No Sun Yang In Hangzhou

Despite Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang appearing on the initial Provisional Entry List for the 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships, the 27-year-old is absent from the actual entries book.

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2018 SC World Previews: Hosszu Targets Second Consecutive IM Trifecta

Katinka Hosszu will look to continue her reign in the women’s medley events in Hangzhou.

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Duncan Scott Talks Juggling Uni & Training

“With racing and exams I’ve struggled more than I thought I would,” says 21-year-old Duncan Scott of his performances at the 2018 Scottish Short Course Championships.

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