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Japan’s Tomoyuki Matsushita Breaks World Junior Championship Record in 200 IM (1:58.42)

Matsushita also dipped under the Championship Record in the event, which American Carson Foster set back at the 2019 World Junior Championships. 

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Hong Kong Swimmers Scratch World Juniors Prelims After Typhoon Impacts Travel Plans

Travel issues related to Typhoon Saola forced three Hong Kong swimmers to scratch out of their events at World Juniors on Monday morning.

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Lorne Wigginton Lowers 400 FR Canadian 15-17 NAG to 3:49.05, Now #3 Canadian All-Time

Lorne Wigginton broke the boys’ 400 free Canadian 15-17 NAG twice in one day, lowering the mark to 3:49.05 and becoming the #3 Canadian all-time.

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World Aquatics Approves Participation of Russian, Belarusian Athletes As Neutrals

In order to be eligible, athletes will need to meet a strict set of criteria that includes showing no support for the war in Ukraine.

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2023 World Junior Championships Day One: Swims You Might’ve Missed

Catch up on a few of the exciting swims you may have missed on day one of the 2023 World Junior Championships taking place in Israel.

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2023 World Junior Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first finals session of the 2023 World Junior Championships in Netanya, Israel is about to be underway.

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Netanya 2023: récord argentino absoluto de Ulises Saravia

Gran arranque albiceleste. El Mundial Junior se desarrolla en Israel entre los días 4 al 9 de septiembre de 2023 en el Instituto Wingate.

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Leah Hayes Leads The United States To Top Of World Juniors Medal Table Through Day One

Leah Hayes of the United States topped the girls’ 400m IM podium, then raced on the girls’ 4x200m free relay to capture two golds in Israel.

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Canadian NAG Record Holder Laon Kim Officially Joining UCSC For 2023-24 Season

After spending the early stages of his career at Hyack, Kim underwent a trial run at UCSC this summer while weighing his options for the 2023-24 season.

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IOC Changes Mind About Russian, Belarusian Inclusion at Asian Games Later This Month

The IOC said that Russian and Belarusian participation at the Asian Games later this month “was not feasible due to technical reasons.”

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Leah Hayes Hits 4:36 400 IM For World Juniors Championship Record, #6 In 17-18 Age Group

Hayes held off Canadian Ella Jansen to win gold as she moves up to #6 in the girls’ 17-18 age group while lowering the CR set by Mio Narita last year.

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Swimming Australia President Michelle Gallen To Vacate Role This Month

Michelle Gallen is leaving her post, which means Swimming Australia will be looking for its fifth President in just the last three years.

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Kristof Milak: “I’m Back”, Ready For World Cup, Paris 2024 And Beyond

After pulling out of this year’s World Championships, Olympic gold medalist Kristof Milak says he’s back, hungry and ready to go for Paris 2024 and beyond.

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Australia’s Jamie Perkins Is Back on Track After 1:58 Prelims Swim in 200 Free

Jamie Perkins had to withdraw from the Short Course World Championships with an injury, but looks back on track one session in to the World Junior Champs.

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European Aquatics Confirms Conditions For European Masters Swimming Championships

The beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira will host the European Masters from November 19-25, 2023.

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