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Swim Ireland Focusing On Future With European SC C’ships Selections

On the heels of its Transition Squad announcement, Swim Ireland has also now published its qualification criteria for the 2019 European Short Course Championships taking place this December in Glasgow, Scotland.

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NZ Student to Swim Foveaux Strait for Mental Health Awareness

21-year-old Hannah Morgan will attempt a solo swim of the Foveaux Strait next week to raise money and awareness for mental health causes.

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Yuliya Efimova to Race Budapest, Indy Stops of FINA Champions Series

Olympic medalist Yuliya Efimova joins fellow Russians Vlad Morozov and Anton Chupkov among the early commitments to the series.

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Russian Olympian Daria Ustinova Joins Team Elite in San Diego

20-year old Russian Olympian Daria K. Ustinova is training with Team Elite in San Diego and will race 2 meets in the…

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Paralympics Australia Re-Brand Brings $12 Million Funding Influx

The Australian Federal Government announced an injection of $12 million in new funding for its para athletes ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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Swim Ireland Selecting Transition Squad For July Croatia Meet

In an effort to further support athletes finishing their junior international swimming years and aid them in transitioning to senior international representation, Swim Ireland will be selecting a squad to race at this year’s Golden Bear Meet in Zagreb, Croatia.

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Manuel: Be Courageous Mom, for I am Going to Start a New Training”

Translated from original reporting by Giusy Cisale, SwimSwam Italia. Two men from Acilia presented themselves to police on Wednesday in…

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Olympian Vlad Morozov to Hit All Stops of FINA Champions Series

Morozov joins Anton Chupkov and Michael Andrew in confirming he’ll race the entirety of the inaugural series.

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Javier Acevedo Nearing Return To Full Strength

Javier Acevedo nearing return to 100 percent following foot injury ahead of SEC Championship and NCAAs.

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Michael Andrew Announces Commitment to Race at FINA Champions Series

Michael Andrew is one of 3 lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit against FINA, but that won’t stop him from participating in the organization’s new high-dollar series in the spring.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Scott Awarded & Samurai Swimming

Catch up on a few stories from around the aquatic web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Cesar Cielo Still Training Despite Retirement Speculation

It remains unclear if sprinting great Cesar Cielo will retire imminently.

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Italian Swimmer Shot in Rome has No Movement in Legs, Doctor Says

Italian swimmer Manuel Bortuzzo has no signs of mobility in his lower limbs after being shot in a drive-by early…

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World Champion Magnussen Still Weighing Retirement Decision

Even though James Magnussen remains among the top 3 freestylers in Australia, the 27-year-old is considering retirement.

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Spanish Newspaper Uncovers Abuse Allegations Within Swimming

Spanish newspaper ARA has published a report exposing allegations of abuse against two well-known swimming authorities.

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