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Estonia’s Breaststroke Darling Jefimova Hits New Record In Latvia

The Latvian Open wrapped up today from Riga but not before 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova of Estonia claimed another breaststroke medal.

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U SPORTS, Swimming Canada Partner To Host 2021 University Swimming Challenge

Following the cancellation of its 2021 Swimming Championships back in October, U SPORTS will hold a virtual competition for Canadian varsity swimmers.

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Latvian Open Zmushka, Jefimova Hit National Records In 200 Breast

A speedy duel went down in Latvia between Belarusian Alina Zmushka and Estonian Eneli Jefimova in the women’s 200m breaststroke.

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FINA Delays 2021 World Championships by 3 Days

Abu Dhabi’s sparkling new 18,000 seat Etihad Arena on Yas Island will host the 2021 FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships.

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Australia’s Anti Wave Marks 50 Years of Aquatic Innovation

2021 marks 50 years since Anti Wave founder Anti Kajlich designed and patented a Water Polo Goal that would be used at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

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IOC Pres. Bach Hints at April Decision for Tokyo 2020 Foreign Spectators

IOC President Thomas Bach said in a press conference this week that he currently expects a late April or early May decision on whether to allow foreign spectators at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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14-Yr-Old Jefimova Of Estonia Hits 1:07.53 100 Breaststroke

Estonia has found its new breaststroking ace, as 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova ripped a lifetime best by 3 seconds while competing in Latvia.

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Two Argentinian Records Go Down at National Selection Meet

Juan Ignacio Mendez (above) re-broke his own Argentina Record in the 200 back this week at the country’s second selection meet for the South American Championships.

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Germany’s National Sports Director Allegedly Knew About Sexual Abuse

The German Swimming Association (DSV) officially released National Sports Director Thomas Kurschilgen, with reports indicating he knew about sexual abuse.

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Swimming Canada Announces New Development Coach Groups

In addition to the Select Coaches Group, Swimming Canada will grow the Female Coaches Group launched in 2018, and add a new Advanced Coaches Group.

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German Olympic Champion Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine

German Olympic swimming champion Michael Gross stresses the importance of vaccinating athletes in preparation for this summer’s postponed Olympic Games.

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Schoenmaker Hits 1:05.89 100 Breast South African Record

South Africa’s national team took part in a time trial competition over the weekend, with a few notable results shaking out of the racing tree.

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Brisbane, Australia Named Front-Runner to Host 2032 Olympics by IOC

At a recent Executive Board meeting, the IOC emerged with Brisane as the front-runner to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

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Italian Championships Now Bumped Into April

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the Italian Swimming Federation has decided to move the dates of its Absolute Championships.

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