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FINA Confirms $2.1 Million Prize Money Pool For 2022 Short Course World Championships

The total amount of prize money handed out at this year’s Short Course World Championships will see a significant decrease compared to last year.

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Will 200 Freestylers Finally Produce Sub-1:45 Swims On A Regular Basis?

David Popovici has brought new life to the men’s 200 freestyle, becoming the first man since 2009 to break 1:43 this past summer.

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Kristof Milak Posts 100 Free Personal Best On Day 1 Of Hungarian SC Championships

The 2022 Hungarian Short Course Championships kicked off today with World Record holder Kristof Milak making his presence known right off the bat.

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Noe Ponti Heads Up Entrants For 2022 Swiss Short Course Championships

Olympic medalist Noe Ponti heads up the entrants for the 2022 Swiss Short Course Championships which kick off on Thursday.

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Italy Announces 20-Member SC Worlds Team

World Record holder Thomas Ceccon highlights Italy’s 20-member roster for SC Worlds, which are set to begin next month in Melbourne.

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Ruta Meilutyte Named To Lithuanian SC World Championships Roster

On-fire Ruta Meiltutye is one of four swimmers named to the Lithuanian roster for this year’s FINA Short Course World Championships.

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Le Clos Joins Domestic Talent At 2022 German Short Course Championships

The 2022 German Short Course Championships kick off on Thursday, with several key domestic athletes welcoming foreign stars into the competitive mix.

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New Australian Prime Minister Reneges on 2032 Olympic Infrastructure Deal

Australia’s new prime minister pulled out of a federal pledge to split the cost of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic spending with Queensland last week.

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Olympic Roundup: Paris 2024 Unveils Mascots; Tokyo Bribery Scandal Continues to Grow

One of the two mascot characters, the “Paralympic Phryge,” has a running blade on his right leg, marking the first Olympic mascot with a visible disability.

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Kristof Milak Headed To Hungarian SC Championships

Olympic champion and World Record holder Kristof Milak is headed to the Hungarian Short Course Championships, which begin on Wednesday.

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Turkey’s Demir Ozdemir Breaks 3 More Age Records in Istanbul

14-year old Demir Ozdemir (above right), with his coach Tuncay Itri Vanlı (seated), broke 3 Turkish Age Records this weekend.

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Olympic Champion Tom Dean Wins Big At British Swimming Awards

Two years of hard work, perseverance, and multiple Olympic golds culminated in a night of honors for British champion Tom Dean.

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Silvia Scalia Hits Worlds Qualifying Mark After Near Miss at Italian SC Championships

After narrowly missing out on a Worlds qualifying time on Thursday, Silvia Scalia booked her ticket to Melbourne next month with a 100 back win on Friday.

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Paltrinieri, Gubecka Win Final Leg of FINA Marathon World Series In Eilat

Paltrinieri’s win moved him into a tie for the overall series title with Kristof Rasovszky, while Ana Marcela Cunha emerges as the women’s series winner.

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