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4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too

Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s Debut In 400 Free On Day 2

Our predictions for the original-timeline Trials: Ledecky makes a resounding statement in the 400 free, and a men’s 100 breast final steals the show.

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Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer

Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.

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Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction

In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club

Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.

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WADA Publishes Athlete Anti-Doping Rights Governing Prize Money, ID Requests

WADA affirmed that athletes can request ID from doping control agents, and also required that prize money be redistributed after a failed doping test.

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French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities

The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.

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Bjorn Seeliger Breaks Swedish Junior Record in 50 Free

Incoming Cal freshman Bjorn Seeliger broke his own Swedish Junior National Record in the 50 free last week, clocking a 22.06

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Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations

Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.

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See 2389 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2789 Swim Jobs.

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7 Reasons Why Yoga Can Take Your Swimming to the Next Level

Implementing a yoga practice designed for the unique needs of swimmers is an effective way to enhance your dry land training and your performance…

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The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation Fills All Coaching Positions

After announcing that its updating its national development program, the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation has now filled all of its coaching positions.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Who Would Have Made the Tokyo Olympics Today?

In an alternate timeline, we’re all just starting a week with our eyes and minds glued to live results pages from Omaha at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

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Swim Wales Get Green Light For Elite To Resume Training

Elite athletes identified in ‘cohort 1’ will be the first to return to the water, although a venue has not yet been announced (pictured: 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Alys Thomas)

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