International

2024 SC Worlds Previews: Smith Sets Sights on the Sweep of the Backstrokes

The Women’s backstrokes are some of the more loaded events in the meet as newly minted WR Holder in the 100 & 200, Regan Smith is entered in all three

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2024 SC Worlds Previews: Ponti Carries Momentum Into Men’s IMs While Seto’s 7-Peat Is At Risk

Noe Ponti rides a wave of momentum into Short Course Worlds, while Seto’s cracked rib has put his quest for a 400 IM seven-peat at risk.

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2024 SC Worlds Previews: Douglass and Tang Hold Strong in Women’s Breaststroke Events

After breaking the World Record in the 200 breaststroke earlier this season, American Kate Douglass is the heavy favorite to win the event at SC Worlds.

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The 2024 Short Course World Championships Pick’Em Is Here

Click here to take part in a long-standing SwimSwam tradition and make your choices for the 2024 Short Course World Championships Pick’Em!

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Anton Chupkov Announces Retirement

Anton Chupkov, the Russian former 200 breaststroke world record holder, made retirement official after a long period out of international competition.

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Top-Seeded 50 Freestyler Ben Proud Withdraws from World SC Championships

Ben Proud, the 2021 World Short Course Champion in the 50 free, is skipping out on this year’s meet to focus on training.

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2024 SC Worlds Previews: Opportunities Abound For Rising Stars In Men’s Sprint Free Events

All 50 free medalists from 2022 are back in Budapest, but there are plenty of opportunities for rising stars to reach a new level in the men’s sprints.

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How to Watch the 2024 Short Course World Championships

The 2024 SC World Championships kick off in Budapest on December 10, with viewers from around the world able to tune in on a variety of platforms.

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Kathleen Dawson Grabs 100 Back Gold On Day Two Of Scottish SC Championships

27-year-old Olympian Kathleen Dawson topped the women’s 100m back podium on day two of the 2024 Scottish SC Championships.

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All Time British Rankings Rattled On Day 3 Of The 2024 Swim England National Championships

Olympian Alex Cohoon and butterfly ace Jamie Ingram who two of the men who rocked the British rankings on day 3 of the Swim England National Championships.

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Argentina ahora tiene Tribunal Arbitral del Deporte

Se inspiró en la necesidad de tener una instancia de apelación a fallos de conflicto en el Tribunal de Disciplina de cada una de la Federaciones Nacionales.

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Chinese, U.S., and Russian Teams for SC Worlds Have Seen Highest Testing Over Last 12 Months

Chinese breaststroker Tang Qianting leads all participants in next week’s Short COurse World Championships with 36 anti-doping tests over the last year, according to World Aquatics.

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World Aquatics Expels Mexican Swimming Federation; Creates Committee to Recognize New Group

World Aquatics has expelled the Mexican Swimming Federation and created a committee to review any group attempting to form a new federation.

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Swimmer Franziska van Almsick Given Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

10-time Olympic medalist Franziska van Almsick of Germany has been given a big honor by her country for her work in, and out, of the pool.

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Putin suspendió indefinidamente los Juegos de la Amistad

El boicot del Comité Olímpico Internacional y de las potencias occidentales hizo mella en la organización. Todos los detalles.

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