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Baker, Kusch, Stewart to Join Israelis at This Weekend’s Israel Cup

The World Record holder in the 100 back, Kathleen Baker will show down in the 200 IM against the country’s most recent National Record breaker: 15-year old Anastasia Gorbenko.

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Ida’s 23.27 50 Fly JPN National Record Still Not Enough For Gwangju

Even a new national record couldn’t automatically qualify Kengo Ida for the 2019 World Championships, as the roster remains empty on the men’s side through day 1 of the primary qualification meet for the main event. 

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Penny Oleksiak Headed To ISL Team Energy Standard

Another big-time team additional announcement is coming out of the International Swimming League (ISL), as the Energy Standard squad is loading up with 2016 Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak. 

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Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Receives Waiver for 2019 Pan American Games

After serving a 4-year doping suspension from a positive test just before the 2015 Pan American Games, one of Peru’s best-ever swimmers, Mauricio Fiol (left), has been cleared to race at the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Koseki Already 59.65, Ohashi 2:10 In Semi’s On Japanese C’ships Day 1

The 2019 Japan Swimming Championships began today in Tokyo, where the nation’s best will be competing for a chance to represent their nation this summer in Gwangju at the 2019 World Championships.

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Kengo Ida Fires Off 50 Fly National Record To Start Japanese C’ships

While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Japan Swimming Championships, Kengo Ida fired off a new national record in the men’s 50m fly to kick things off with a bang.

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Four Storylines To Watch At The Canadian Swimming Trials

Check out the top storylines to follow during the 2019 Canadian Swimming Trials.

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Sjostrom Rocks 1:55 2Free, 57.0 1Fly & 24.2 50 Free On Day 1 Helsinki

Busting out the 2nd fastest time in the world this season in the women’s 200m freestyle, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom kicked off her Nordic Tour campaign breathing fire. She would also go on to win the women’s 100m fly and 50m free in commanding fashion.

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Photo Vault: Irish Open Swimming Championships

Check out the behind-the-scenes shots at the 2019 Irish Open Swimming Championships, courtesy of David Kiberd.

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Caster Semenya CAS Decision With Olympic Implications is Postponed

The decision on whether Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya would have to artificially lower her testosterone levels to compete in…

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Italian Elite Ready For Gwangju Qualification In Riccione

The 2019 Italian Championships kick-off tomorrow in Riccione, with the nation’s top talent vying for spots on the World Championships roster for Gwangju. Federica Pellegrini is among them, currently entered in 5 individual events. 

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Warrender Takes Scottish Age Crown; Duncan Scott Casually Anchors 48.1

Edinburgh’s Warrender Baths Club earned ‘Top Club’ honors at this year’s Scottish National Age Group Championships, as the squad leaped out in front of the team standings from day 1 and kept its momentum going throughout.

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South Africa’s Kings Park Finally Getting Block Wedges

Now-retired South African Karen Prinsloo competed her whole career at Kings Park without starting block wedges.

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