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Jack Burnell, Xin Xin Win Gold in Chun’An Open Water 10K

Jack Burnell (GBR) and Xin Xin (CHN) were the winners of the seventh leg of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series 2018 taking place in Chun’An, China.

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Hosszu Wins Three Events On Final Day Of Doha World Cup

Katinka Hosszu finished off the second stop of the World Cup circuit in Doha with three victories.

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How Do You Launch An International Pro Swimming League (Video Report)

Launching an international pro swimming league is an enormous undertaking.  While the concept has been around since the 1980s, since…

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British Team of 6 Completes 4-Way English Channel Swim

Each member of Big Rick’s swam an hour at a time.

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Andrii Govorov Clocks 22.8 To Crack Own World Cup Record In 50 Fly

Andrii Govorov broke his World Cup Record in the men’s 50 fly in Doha in 22.82.

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Sarah Sjostrom Torches 100 Fly World Cup Record In 56.46

Sarah Sjostrom shattered her own World Cup Record in the women’s 100 fly with a swim of 56.46 in Doha.

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Verraszto, Shemberev & Peribonio Lower WC, National Marks In 400 IM

David Verraszto broke his own World Cup Record to win the 400 IM at the second stop of the circuit in Doha.

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Le Clos Returns, Andrew Doubles At Doha World Cup Prelims Day 3

Chad Le Clos returned to racing on day 3 in Doha after sitting out earlier in the meet.

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Are We Sure that Morning Finals at the Olympics is Bad for Athletes?

There’s something poetic about morning racing in the Land of the Rising Sun (above, Mt. Fuji above the clouds).

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Taiwan Set for Referendum over Use of “Chinese Taipei” at the Olympics

The 5-petaled plum flower adorns the flag used by Chinese Taipei at the Olympics, which is not the same as the flag of Taiwan.

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Sjostrom, Hosszu Double Up On Day 2 Of Doha World Cup

Katinka Hosszu won a pair of events and medalled in two others on day 2 in Doha.

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Van Niekerk Completes Breaststroke Sweep At CANA Championships

South African Lara van Niekerk completed the breaststroke sweep at the CANA Swimming & Open Water Championships.

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Sjostrom Lowers Own 50 Fly World Cup Record In Doha

Sarah Sjostrom lowered her own World Cup Record in the women’s 50 fly on day 2 of the second series stop in Doha.

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Blake Pieroni Knocks Off Le Clos’ World Cup Record With 48.11 100 Free

Blake Pieroni broke the World Cup Record in the men’s 100 freestyle with a time of 48.11.

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Andrew Rips Another 24-Second 50 Back At Day 2 Prelims In Doha

Michael Andrew rattled off another sub-25 swim in the men’s 50 back prelims in Doha.

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