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Arno Kamminga Becomes First-Ever Dutchman In 58-Second 100 Breast Land

Arno Kamminga just blasted a new lifetime best of 58.98 in the men’s 100m breast, becoming the first-ever Dutchman under 59 seconds in the event.

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See 2160 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 2560 Swim Jobs.

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Hosszu Leads Budapest ISL Money-Earners, But No One Has Caught Sjostrom Yet

Iron’s Katinka Hosszu led all money-earners with $12,500 in Budapest, but no one has yet caught Group A’s leader Sarah Sjostrom in season winnings. 

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IPC Proposes Separate Governing Bodies for All Paralympic Sports

Under the new plan, para-swimming could separate from the IPC by the end of 2028.

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Kennedy & Josa Join Cielo & Guido At 2019 Bolzano Meet

Madison Kennedy of the United States is headed to Bolzano this weekend to take on Brazilians and Italians at Swim Meeting Suditrol.

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Practice + Pancakes: How the New York Breakers Prepare for ISL Competition

But when you are competing in meets on back-to-back weekends in different continents with those teams, here’s my question…

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Russians Reportedly Attack World Anti-Doping Agency Computers

Russian state hackers attacked the computer networks of at least 16 national and international sports and anti-doping organizations.

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Cate Campbell & Vlad Morozov Lead The Way Into FINA World Cup Kazan

Australian Cate Campbell leads the women’s FINA World Cup standings by just 3 points over Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu entering Kazan, Russia.

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World Championship Finalist Anna Elendt Verbally Commits to Texas

Anna Elendt, who finished 7th at the 2019 World Championships in the 50 breaststroke representing Germany, has verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns.

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Dark Horse Series Continues as Tusup Denied Deck Pass for World Cup – Berlin

At the FINA World Cup stop in Berlin, Ilaria Cusinato went season bests in the 200 IM and 400 IM, nabbing a bronze medal in the 400 IM.

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Mexico: Commissioner D’Alessio Accuses Todorov Over Lack Of Transparency

D’Alessio is accusing the Mexican Swimming Federation’s current administration under Kiril Todorov over lack of transparency in public funding.

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Heemskerk & Toussaint Head Up 8-Strong Dutch Euro SC C’ships Roster

Olympian Femke Heemskerk took silver in the women’s 200m free at the 2017 European Short Course Championships. She’s bound for Glasgow this December.

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UBC Thunderbirds Adopt FORM Swim Goggles for Training

Canada’s reigning champs, the UBC Thunderbirds, have adopted FORM Swim Goggles with smart display which allow swimmers to see their metrics in the moment.

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Chad le Clos And Tatjana Schoenmaker Nominated For South Africa Sports Awards

Chad le Clos and Tatjana Schoenmaker have both been nominated for their outstanding sporting achievements at the 2019 South Africa Sports Awards.

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Olympic Update: Tokyo Vows For Sustainability Amid Health, Safety Concerns

The Organizing Committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games aims to continue with its sustainability legacy amid health-related concerns.

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