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Faster than Phelps: Kristof Milak Breaks True World Junior Record

Hungarian 17-year-old Kristof Milak just surpassed Michael Phelps’ time of 1:53.93 he set in the 200m butterfly at just 18 years of age, the mark many consider to be the ‘true’ world junior record.

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The Lochte Rule Is The Worst Rule In Sports

Right now, swimming has the worst rule in all of sports. If FINA is truly trying to grow the sport among fans and sponsors, getting rid of it wouldn’t be a bad place to start.

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Italy’s Martinenghi On Course For More 50 Breast Magic In Netanya

Newly-minted world junior record holder Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy is well on his way to the top of the podium in the 50m breaststroke at the 2017 European Junior Championships.

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Paolo Barelli’s Response to CAS Ruling on FINA Ethics

Paolo Barelli lost his case against several high-ranking FINA officials yesterday, but he says he’s considering appealing the decisions to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.

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Kylie Masse Drops 58.6 100 Back At Ontario Provincial Championships

Kylie Masse threw down a 58.64 in the 100 back at Ontario Provincials tonight.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 3 Roster Update

Chase Kalisz punched his ticket to Budapest with a world-leading 4:06.99 in the 400 IM.

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Dawson & Bruce Nail National Records On Day 1 Of Scottish Open

Kathleen Dawson and Tain Bruce ripped up the Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre on night 1 of the Scottish National Open Swimming Championships.

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Russia, Hungary Have 2 Gold Medals Each At 2017 European Jr C’ships

We saw some shake-ups in the overall European Junior Championships medal table, with Russia leading the entire pack with 11 total medals after day 2.

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Hungary Continues To Rock On Day 2 Of 2017 European Jr Championships

Russia gained some ground today in Netanya, while nations such as Denmark and Switzerland earned their first medals of the European Junior Championships. Hungary continued to strike gold along the way.

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British Swimming’s 6-Olympics CEO David Sparkes Retires

After leading British Swimming through 6 Olympic games, CEO David Sparkes will step down at the end of the this…

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CAS Rejects Paolo Barelli’s Ethics Case Against FINA

The Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by Italian swim federation president Paolo Barelli and ordered Barelli to pay the legal fees of FINA, his opponent in the case.

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Drew Kibler’s Worlds Trials Performances Hindered by Poison Ivy

Kibler missed out on all international rosters in the 4×200 free relay.

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Suspended Scot Dan Wallace Receives One-Year Driving Ban

Scottish swimmer Dan Wallace pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and has now been banned from driving for one year.

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2017 Euro Jrs Day 2 Prelims: Hungary Heads For More Potential Hardware

Hungary is chasing more hardware to maintain its medal table lead into day 2 of the 2017 European Junior Championships.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 2 Shows 4×200 Free Relays Ready to Go

Katie Ledecky and Townley Haas are the headlines on USA 4×200 relay squads that look strong heading into Budapest.

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