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U.S. Men Shatter 4×200 Free Relay World Record by Nearly Three Seconds at SC Worlds

The USA squad of Kieran Smith, Carson Foster, Trenton Julian, and Drew Kibler closed out tonight’s session by shattering the WR in the men’s 4×200 free relay.

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Kate Douglass Takes Down Decade-Old Championship Record in 200 Breast Win at SC Worlds

“I think the more I swim short-course meters, I could definitely have the ability to drop a lot of time,” Kate Douglass said after her 200 breast victory.

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What Happened In The Men’s 50 Backstroke Final?

Chaos ensued in the men’s 50 back final due to a system error, with Ryan Murphy walking away with gold despite Isaac Cooper beating him head-to-head earlier.

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IOC Set To Reinstate North Korea for Paris 2024 Olympics

North Korea’s ban from failing to send athletes to Tokyo is set to be lifted on December 31, 2022, making them eligible for Paris 2024.

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Jordan Crooks Demolishes 50 Free Semi-Final Field In 20.31, Tying #4 All-Time

Crooks is staking his claim as one of the best sprint freestylers on the planet, coming within 15 one-hundredths of the 50 free world record in the semi.s

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Day 4 Relay Analysis: McKeon Records Fastest 50 Free Split In History At 22.62

McKeon’s 22.62 split overtakes Ranomi Kromowidjojo (22.70) for the fastest women’s 50 free relay leg of all-time.

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Maggie MacNeil Breaks Own World Record in SCM 50 Back – 25.25

MacNeil clocked a 25.25, clipping her previous WR mark of 25.27, which she swam at the 2021 Short Course World Championships last December. 

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France Breaks USA’s Mixed 4×50 Free Relay World Record with 1:27.33

Florent Manaudou posted the fastest split in the field at 20.26 to help France take down the USA’s mixed 4×50 free world record on Friday.

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Mollie O’Callaghan Overcomes Debilitating Cramp To Help Aussies To Relay World Record

O’Callaghan, spotted in tears in the warm-down pool pre-race, gritted her teeth and helped propel the Aussie women to a new relay world record.

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2022 Short Course World Championships: Day 4 Photo Vault

Check out the top photos from Day 4 finals in Melbourne, which featured three new world records.

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2022 Short Course World Championships: Top 5 Nations Separating Themselves

Kate Douglass’ convincing victory in the women’s 200m breaststroke tonight in Melbourne helped solidify the United States’ lead in the overall medal table.

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2022 Short Course World Championships Day 4: Asia Shows Up

Japan, China and South Korea made some noise on night 4 of the SC World Championships, with Daiya Seto’s victory in the 200m breast as the centerpiece.

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Mollie O’Callaghan Breaks Oceanian 50 Back Record Twice En Route To Bronze Medal

O’Callaghan continues to put her backstroking ability on display in Melbourne, launching up to #4 all-time in the event with her time of 25.61.

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Lani Pallister Completes Distance Sweep With 1500 Oceanic Record – 15:21.43

Australia’s Lani Pallister clocked a 15:21.43 in the 1500 for a new Oceanic record, while also completing her distance freestyle sweep.

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Daiya Seto Moves To #2 All-Time, Shatters Asian Record With 2:00.35 In 200 Breast

Seto came within two-tenths of the world record en route to a new Asian Record and the second-fastest swim in history in the men’s 200 breaststroke.

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