International

Ilya Kharun Headlines Canadian Open Water Trials In Grand Cayman

Although he’s already qualified to represent Canada in the pool, Ilya Kharun will be vying for a spot in open water at this summer’s World Championships.

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Mexico’s Miguel de Lara Qualifies for 1st Olympics at Age 28 with 2:09.60 200 Breast

At 28 years old, Miguel de Lara qualified for his first Olympic team with a 2:09.60 to win the 200 breaststroke at the Mexico’s National Selection meet. 

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SwimSwam Pulse: 59% Pick 400 Free As Most Surprising McIntosh Swim From Canadian Trials

McIntosh dropped more than three seconds to break the all-time mark in the 400 free, a record that wasn’t even on the radar for the 16-year-old.

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Daniel Wiffen Cranks Out 14:34.91 1500 Free To Become #4 Performer All-Time

21-year-old Daniel Wiffen of Ireland not only just fired off a new national record in the 1500m free but he became the 4th fastest man to ever swim the event.

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Japan Releases Roster For 2023 Asian Games

Japan will try to repeat as overall swimming medal table champions at this year’s Asian Games set for China in September.

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World Aquatics Carries Out 78% More Anti-Doping Tests in 2022 Than 2021

While the overall number of tests conducted globally saw a huge jump in 2022, there was a 16% decrease in the number of blood tests administered to Russian athletes.

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Meder & Nel Both Surprised By South African National Records

“To be honest, it didn’t feel that fast,” said Rebecca Meder after producing a new South African national record in the women’s 200m IM yesterday.

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After Change Of Venue, Then Change Of Format, Swim Wales Nationals Are Postponed

After first a change of venue, then a change in format, the 2023 Swim Wales National Championships have been postponed indefinitely.

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Catch Up On The Top 5 Performances From The 2023 British Swimming Championships

Did you read about Tom Dean’s 1:56.65 personal best in the 200m IM? See what else you may have missed from the 2023 British Swimming Championships.

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Swimming Australia CEO Eugenie Buckley Resigns After 18 Months

Eugenie Buckley’s tenure in charge of the organization included revival of the Duel in the Pool, hosting a World Championship, and returning meet broadcasts to free to air television.

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Maggie MacNeil, Penny Oleksiak, Among 24 Canadians for May’s Mare Nostrum

Olympic 100 fly champion Maggie MacNeil (above) will be among the 24 Canadians headed to the Mare Nostrum series next month.

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Catch Up On The Top 5 Performances Of the 2023 Japan Swim

Did you know Daiya Seto clocked a time of 4:07.92 in the men’s 400m IM at the Japan Swim? See what other swims you may have missed over the six-day meet.

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Leon Marchand 4:07.80 400 IM Pro Swim Record in Westmont | RACE ANALYSIS

Leon Marchand threw down a 4:07.80 400 IM to break the Pro Swim Series record less than 3 weeks after what may have been the best NCAA performance in history

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17-Yr-Old Flynn Southam Scorches 1:46.24 Lifetime Best 200 Free At Aussie Age

17-year-old Flynn Southam fired off a winning time of 1:46.24 in the 200m freestyle at Aussie Age Championships, earning a new lifetime best in the process.

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Chad ‘2.0’ Le Clos Picks Up 200 Fly Victory At ‘Scary’ South African Nationals

31-year-old Chad Le Clos picked up the 200m fly victory at the South African National Championships, a meet he describes as ‘always scary.’

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