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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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Aquatics GB “Immensely Disappointed” In Proud Joining Enhanced Games As Swim Community Reacts

Aquatics GB, UK Sport and members of the swimming community react to Ben Proud’s move to join the Enhanced Games.

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Ben Proud Says There’s “No Obligation For Me To Take Anything” As He Heads To Enhanced Games

Proud is noncommittal as to whether or not he’ll take performance-enhancing drugs in the lead-up to the Enhanced Games, though he’s open to the possibility.

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Reacting To Ben Proud’s Shock Move To The Enhanced Games (VIDEO)

Braden Keith and James Sutherland react and break down Proud’s stunning move to join the Enhanced Games on Wednesday morning.

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Law Experts Weigh In On Viability of Enhanced Games $800 Million Lawsuit

Multiple legal experts believe the Enhanced Games may have a legitimate case with their antitrust lawsuit against World Aquatics, USA Swimming and WADA.

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It’s Time for the NCAA to Figure Out Prize Money and Eligibility

Lani Pallister being required to give back her prize money while college football players rake in millions of dollars per year is an incongruity…

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Tickets For All Three Legs Of The 2025 World Cup Circuit Are Now Available For Purchase

Tickets are on sale for all three legs of the 2025 World Cup, with the FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park (pictured) set to host the second stop of the circuit.

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Bunbury To Host 2026 Australian Open Water Championships

The four-day festival in January is Australia’s premier event for open water swimming, featuring the Open and Junior National Championships.

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How does Australia’s Performance at the Commonwealth Games Compare to Pan Pacs?

Australia dominates the Commonwealth Games, but Pan Pacs test the Dolphins against deeper global fields. (Pictured: Kyle Chalmers)

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Former Rouge et Or Coach and Canadian National Team Coach Nicholas Perron Dies at 52

Perron’s 15-year Rouge et Or coaching tenure brought 20 provincial titles, national honors, and Canadian team roles at major international meets.

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