International

Wellbrock Reclaims World Title in the Men’s 10k, Rasovszky, Klemet Grab Paris Berths

After winning the bronze medal at last years World’s, German Florian Wellbrock reclaimed the gold medal in the men’s 10k by a margin of 18 seconds.

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Why David Popovici Says His Spirit Animal Is a Dragonfly — And Other Fantastic Quotes

“…(Swimming) helps me forget all the negativity in life – the past, the future and the stress that catches up with us all sooner or later,” Popovici said.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Can The Aussies Be Challenged In The Women’s 4×100 FR?

Though Australia is still a big favorite to three-peat in the women’s 4×100 free relay, the Americans could be creeping up upon them.

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Watch: Katie Grimes Pulls Off Effortless Spin Move During 10km Open Water Race

Katie Grimes effortlessly spun from freestyle to backstroke and then back to freestyle without missing a beat as she peeked at the competition behind her.

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Beck Wins 10km World Title, Grimes Becomes 1st American to Qualify for Paris 2024

Katie Grimes just barely out-touched the reigning Olympic and world champions to become the first American to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky Says LA 2028 Olympics Are ‘Definitely in the Picture’

“I just don’t see myself hanging it up after next year,” 26-year-old American star Katie Ledecky said Saturday. “I just love the sport too much right now.”

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2023 World Champs Preview: Wide Open Field in Men’s 50 Fly With Past Medalists Missing

Known more for his prowess in the backstrokes, Italy’s Thomas Ceccon will look to capitalize upon a wide open field in the 50 fly this summer.

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Olympic Finalist Abbie Wood Absent From 200 IM Entries For Fukuoka

Olympic finalist and Commonwealth Games medalist Abbie Wood will not be competing in the 200m IM event at the 2023 World Championships.

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2023 Worlds Champs Previews: Half the All-Time Top 10 List Will Clash in Men’s 1500 Free

The men’s 1500 free is another can’t miss race at 2023 Worlds, as five of the top ten performers in history will face off against each other.

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2023 World Champs Preview: Sarah Sjostrom Seeks Historic Third Title in Women’s 50 Free

When Sarah Sjostrom steps up to the blocks for the 50 free in two weeks’ time, the Swedish sprint star will be seeking to make history in more ways than one.

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Bulgarian Olympian Ivanov Suspended 2 Years: ‘Without Me, Bulgarian Swimming Dies’

Antani Ivanov’s two-year suspension for missing three doping tests was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on June 26. 

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A Complete Guide To Watching Every Sport at the World Aquatic Championships (In the U.S)

Keep track of the U.S.’s live coverage schedule for all five sports competing at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Canadian Open Water Swimmer Abby Dunford Pulls Out of World Championships

17-year-old Abby Dunford will be replaced by her 17-year-old Sarasota Sharks teammate Bailey O’Regan in the women’s 10k at the World Championships.

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Former U.S. National Team Member Nick Albiero Will Join Brazilian Swimming Federation

Albiero was a 2021-22 U.S. National Team member. His best 200 fly time would have been second at 2023 Brazilian Nationals.

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2023 World Champs Preview: Sjostrom Aiming to 5-Peat in the 50 Fly

Owner of 24 of the top 25 times ever swum and the only swimmer sub-25, Sarah Sjostrom will look to make it five golds in a row at the World Championships.

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