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Race Video: Watch Simone Sabbioni Break the Italian National Record in 100m Back

17-year-old Simone Sabbioni broke both the Italian national record, as well as the Italian cadet (born 1995-1996) record, in the 100m back on Tuesday with 53.49.

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Michael Jamieson On Missing His Targets, Dealing With a Swimming Slump

In following the British Swimming Championships that started this week, you may be wondering why a particular breaststroker’s name was…

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Tsurkin, Sankovich Both Go 51’s in 100 LCM Fly at Belarus Open

A pair of Belarusian men have both gone under the old National Record, and have moved to #2 and #3…

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2015 Italian Spring Nationals and WC Trials: Day Two Finals – Three More Names Added to Kazan Roster

Matteo Rivolta won the 100 butterfly in Riccione on Day Two of the Italian Nationals and World Championship Trials.

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Myles Brown Earns Second FINA Qualifying Time on Day 3 of 2015 South African Nationals

Myles Brown earned his second FINA berth tonight, upsetting training partner Chad Le Clos in the men’s 200m freestyle.

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Carlin and Pavoni Impressive on the Second Night of the British Swimming Championships

European Champion Jazz Carlin won the women’s 400 freestyle in the a time of 4:03.51 which places her second in the world rankings…

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Two More Qualify for World Championships on Day 2 of New Zealand Open

Hawkes Bay 15 year old Bobbi Gichard (left) is congratulated by Gabrielle Fa’amausili after the 100m backstroke.

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Winnington, Jennens Double on Day 3 of Australian Age Group Championships

Elijah Winnington of Palm Beach Currumbin picked up two more gold medals on Wednesday night at the Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Swimming Championships.

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Race Videos: Watch Junior Sensation Kyle Chalmers Through First Three Days Of Australian Age Championships

Day 1 – (Kyle Chalmers Swims 49.27 in the 100 Freestyle at 1:05) Day 2 – (Kyle Chalmers Swims 22.33 in…

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Lu Ying Leads Field at Chinese Nationals With 9th Fastest 50 Fly In the World This Year

The seventh day of the Chinese National Championships featured the women’s 50 butterfly, 200 backstroke, and 800 freestyle, while the…

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Tips For Dealing With Pre-Race Nerves at Your First Big Meet – From Australian Superstars

Above, some of the biggest stars of swimming in Australia share their biggest tips for dealing with pre-race nerves, especially…

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VIDEO: Dan Smith Plays “Chinese Whispers” at Australian Age Group Nationals

Participants at the 2015 Australian Age Group Championships play a game with National Teamer Daniel Smith.

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Proud and Jarvis Post Prelims 48’s in Men’s 100 Free on Day 2 of British Championships

On the hottest day of the year so far, our swimmers were back in action this morning for day two…

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Chris Walker-Hebborn blasts 52.8 in 100 back to open British Nationals

The prelims were all about Great Britain’s loaded 200 breaststroking corps, but backstroker Chris Walker-Hebborn stole the show in the final with the world’s best 100 back time.

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Van der Burgh Clocks World’s Third-Fastest 100 Breast on Day 2 of 2015 South African Nationals

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh slides into the third spot on the 100m breaststroke world rankings after winning the title at his nation’s championships.

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