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Taiwanese Voters Oppose Proposal to Drop ‘Chinese Taipei’ Moniker

The vote is non-binding, but was one of many election results viewed as an affront to the independence movement in the country.

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Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles

Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.

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IOC Commits to Increasing Number of Young Change-Makers for 2019

The IOC will be significantly increasing the number of Young Change-Makers (YCMs) on its Commissions for 2019, IOC President Thomas Bach announced on the final day of the three-day IOC Youth Summit taking place in Tokyo.

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USA Swimming Names Dave Durden, Greg Meehan as 2020 Olympic Coaches

USA Swimming has announced its head coaches for the 2020 U.S. Olympic swimming team: Cal’s Dave Durden for the men and Stanford’s Greg Meehan for the women.

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Brasil lleva un gran equipo de 20 nadadores al mundial de Hangzhou

Brasil lleva un equipo plagado de estrellas al mundial de Hangzhou, formado por 20 nadadores. Habrá que prestar especial atención a la calidad de sus relevos. Foto del relevo 4×100 libre que fue subcampeón mundial en 2017.

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Venezuela Sends 6 To 2018 Short Course Worlds

Venezuela has announced a six-person roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships, including 2016 Olympians Carlos Claverie and Cristian Quintero.

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Penny Heyns Replaces Beckie Scott On WADA Compliance Review Committee

Penny Heyns, South African double Olympic champion back at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, will be replacing Canadian cross-country skier Beckie Scott on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Compliance Review Committee (CRC).

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Sebastian Heads Argentina’s SC Worlds Roster; Pignatiello Absent

Setter of four Argentine short course records this year alone, Julia Sebastian will lead Argentina’s roster to Short Course Worlds. 18-year-old distance star Delfina Pignatiello won’t make the trip to Hangzhou.

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McSharry Heads Up Home Squad Racing At Irish SC C’ships

While the 5-strong members of the Irish roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships are putting their final touches on their preparation for Hangzhou, several other budding stars from Ireland are taking on the National Short Course Championships this week in Lisburn.

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Jervis Tops Richards In 200 Free Duel On Final Night At Wales Nats

Daniel Jervis, Matt Richards, Lewis Fraser and Harriet Jones all made their marks on the last night of the 2018 Swim Wales Winter Championships.

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1221 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

Do you love swimming? You might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family.

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Pellegrini Takes Two, Paltrinieri Tops 1500 World Rankings In Riccione

Federica Pellegrini, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Marco Orsi, Thomas Ceccon and Simona Quadarella were several of the superstars in the water competing at the Campionato Italiano Open in Riccione this weekend.

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Panziera Lands On All-Time Women’s 200 SCM Back Performer List

Margherita Panziera produced a new Italian National Record in the 200 backstroke while competing at the Campionato Italiano Open in Riccione this weekend, landing her among the top performers ever in the SCM version of the event.

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Silvia Scalia Produces SCM 50 Back Italian National Record

Silvia Scalia clocked a new Italian National Record in the women’s SCM 50 backstroke sprint over the weekend.

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27-Year-Old Veteran Marco Orsi Clocks 100 IM Italian National Record

Taking on the men’s SCM 100 IM this weekend in Riccione, 27-year-old Marco Orsi cranked out a winning effort of 51.57, crushing his own previous Italian Record of 51.76.

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