International

Canada Names 26 Swimmers To 2018 Commonwealth Games Team

About 6 months in advance of the meet, Canada has named its roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted in Australia next April.

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Trial Begins For Former Swimmer Paralyzed While Diving

A former swimmer who shattered a vertebrae during a start in 2005, leaving her a quadriplegic, begins a civil trial this week against the Regina facility where she was injured.

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Marcus Cheah Joins Singapore’s NTC Coaching Staff

The Singapore Swimming Association has hired Marcus Cheah as Assistant Coach at its National Training Center (NTC).

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LEN Cries “Europe Deserves More” Representation in FINA

In a post on LEN’s website titled “Europe Deserves More,” the continental federation alleges unfairness by FINA and claims European countries are not given substantial representation in the organization.

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James Magnussen Takes On Local NSW Talent In Port Macquarie

“Some people plan in four-year cycles and look towards Tokyo whereas I’m just planning it a year at a time at the moment,” veteran racer James Magnussen of Australia said of his mentality of late.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Steph Rice Gives Back, Learn About ÖtillÖ

Catch up on swimming-related news happening on dry land with this week’s ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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Brazilian Stefano Batista of Carmel Swim Club Verbally Commits to Ohio State

Stefano Batista, who was born in Brazil but now lives in Indiana and swims for Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club, has made a verbal commitment to The Ohio State University for 2018-19.

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Dutch Swimming Announces Para Swim Open As Alternative To World Champs

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation announced the Eindhoven Open as an alternative to the postponed World Para Championships.

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Michigan Pulls in Another Backstroke Verbal: Mariella Venter of South Africa

The University of Michigan has received a verbal commitment from South Africa’s Mariella Venter for the class of 2022.

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Russian National Team Coach Passes Away

Former Russian national team coach Boris Grigoryevich Dubinin has passed away. Dubinin spent more than 45 years working for the…

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Madison Wilson Reflects Positively on World Champs

SwimSwam chatted with Australia’s Madison Wilson about this summer’s World Championships and what lies ahead for her this year.

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Brazil’s Arilson Silva Adds Hungarian Liliána Szilágyi To Squad

Hungary’s young talent Liliána Szilágyi will now train under Brazilian coach Arilson Silva.

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Adam Peaty Helps Hometown Neighbor With Meaningful Generosity

Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty hasn’t forgotten where he came from, as the British athlete recently generously helped a neighbor in need.

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Hungary Elects 3rd Swimming President In The Past Year

The Hungarian Swimming Association (MUSZ) has elected its newest President, with Dr. Sándor Wladár now taking the reins.

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