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2-Time Olympian Jemma Lowe Announces Retirement from Swimming

Olympic finalist Jemma Lowe has become the second high-profile British swimmer to announce her retirement in as many days, calling it…

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Swim Ireland Appoints John Watson As Head Of Performance Support

Swim Ireland’s new National Performance Director Jon Rudd took up his role last weekend and both he and Swim Ireland…

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Mexican Swimmer Fernanda Armenta Hit by Stray Bullet in Mexico City

Last week Mexican swimmer Fernanda Armenta was hit by a stray bullet while hailing an Uber in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City.

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48 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

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Watanabe’s World Record Follow-up At Konami Open

Ippei Watanabe follows up his January World Record setting 200m breaststroke performance with an appearance at the Konami Open later this month in Tokyo.

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5 Tips for Swim Parents to Handle Conflicts with Coaches

Have you ever questioned your kids’ coach or had a conflict? If so, how you handle situations may determine if your child benefits or is harmed from your involvement.

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IAAF Upholds Russian Athletics Suspension at Least Through November

The International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF, track and field’s world governing body, decided Monday that the Russian track and field team would continue to be barred from international competition and would not be eligible to compete in the August IAAF World Championships that will take place in London.

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Fernanda Armenta, Nadadora Mexicana, Herida por una Bala Perdida

La semana pasada Fernanda Armenta Gastón fue víctima de una bala perdida mientras tomar un Uber en la colonia de…

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7-Time Paralympic Champion Sascha Kindred Announces Retirement

Sascha Kindred has competed at every IPC World Championship in swimming since they began in 1994.

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James Guy Tries Out 100 Fly At Somerset ASA Championships

Just 5 weeks back in the water, James Guy raced the men’s 100m butterfly and 100m freestyle events at the Somerset ASAs.

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Story Building Down Under Of Chinese Super Pool With Cotterell At Helm

Additional details concerning a possible ongoing relationship with storied Aussie coach Denis Cotterell and Chinese swimming are emerging from down under.

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Le Clos Notches World’s 2nd Fastest 100 Fly This Season

A 52.20 100m butterfly for Chad Le Clos checks in as the 2nd-fastest in the world this season.

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Brazilian Confederation of Water Sports Budget Renewed But Reduced

The Brazilian Confederation of Water Sports (CBDA) has been granted a new two-year budget from the Brazilian Post Office, though at a significantly lower value than was given for the 2014-2016 span.

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McCullagh Meet Day 3: Hill Becomes Fastest Irish 50 Freestyler Ever

Danielle Hill became the fastest Irish woman ever in the 50m freestyle event.

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Cesar Cielo Making His Return to Pinheiros under Alberto Pinto

Cesar Cielo is returning to Pinheiros, the club under which he set his still-standing world record.

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