International

Rikako Ikee Departs Australia Ahead of Schedule To Return To Japan

Japan’s 25-year-old Olympian Rikako Ikee has decided to leave her current training base in Australia and return to her native country.

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Hong Kong Olympic Chief Eyes Elite Aquatics Center

Hong Kong’s Olympic chief recently spoke about his ambition to create a world-class aquatics facility in the hopes of attracting a potential Olympic bid.

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Elite Swim Camps at ONEflow Aquatics in Somabay, Egypt: A Proven Training Ground for Champions

With world-class facilities and a holistic approach to preparation, the center has already developed athletes who achieved success at the highest level.

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From 1984 to 2028: An Olympic Legacy Over 40 Years in the Making

Over four decades have passed since the Games last came to Los Angeles, and LA28 is gearing up to continue the legacy left behind by LA84.

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Has Olympic And World Champion Cameron McEvoy Found The Bleeding Edge Of Sprint Training?

Cameron McEvoy details his training blocks since the 2024 Paris Olympics, and how long he worked on pure power out of the water is eye-popping!

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“Sports Smuggling”: Tunisian Rami Rahmouni Abruptly Leaves For Saudi Arabia, May Naturalize

Rising Tunisian star Rami Rahmouni may switch allegiances after abruptly leaving his training post for Saudi Arabia amid citizenship negotiations

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2026 USA Pan-Pacs Roster Still MIA, but Meet Expected to Run 4 Days Despite Inclusion of 50s

Regan Smith’s seven National team events means that should she swim them all, she could face a day 1 triple of the 50 fly, 100 back, 200 fly, as the 2026 Pan-Pacs are to be contested across just four days.

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Canada’s Matea Gigovic, 2x World Junior Semifinalist, Set to Join Tennessee Next Fall (2026)

Matea Gigovic joins a long line of Canadian swimmers to head south to Tennessee as the Alberta Native will look to follow in the footsteps of her compatriots.

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David Popovici Set To Host 2026 Sprint With The Stars In Romania

The annual Sprint with the Stars swim meet is headed to Otopeni, Romania, hosted by Olympic and world champion David Popovici.

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arena Swim of the Week: Felix Dressel-de Bruyn Fires Off Victorian SCM 50 Free Record In 21.99

Dressel-de Bruyn, 18, put up a time of 21.99 to shatter the Victorian Age Group Record for 17-18 boys of 22.20, set by Toby McOmish in 2023.

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Ben Proud Says It Would Take 13 Years of World Titles To Match Enhanced Games Financial Gain

Proud said the public’s negative reaction doesn’t bother him too much, and that only the opinions of the 15-20 people who are close to him matter to him.

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World Juniors Sprint Finalist Ben Cotroneo from Australia to Join Princeton Tigers in 2026

Ben Cotroneo, a 23.0/49.2 sprinter from Sydney, NSW, who represented Australia at World Juniors, has committed to Princeton for 2026-27.

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Olympic Medalist, Three-Time World Champion Ben Proud Joining Enhanced Games

The 30-year-old Proud has had a decorated career in the pool, winning Olympic silver in the 50 free along with LC World, SC World and Commonwealth titles.

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Bronte Campbell Competed On Amazing Race Australia, Eliminated After 3rd Stage

Australian Olympic gold medalist Bronte Campbell competed on season 9 of The Amazing Race Australia where she was eliminated after stage 3.

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Swimmers Being Offered Big Pay Day Just To Participate In Enhanced Games

One athlete told SwimSwam that they were approached by Brett Hawke with a $250,000 offer as a baseline to sign on with the Enhanced Games.

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