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FINA Determines Rylov Not in Violation of Ban for Competing at Russian Champs

FINA explained that the ban only applies to events organized by FINA, or events which serve as qualifiers for FINA events.

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Charlie Swanson Did 3k Singles for 3 Weeks Before Making the World Champs Team

After a sub-par midseason meet in San Antonio, Swanson went into super taper mode back home in Austin, only swimming 6 times per week for 3 weeks

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U.S. World Championship Trials: Day 4 Prelim Live Recap

After setting the World Record in the 50 back last night, Ohio State’s Hunter Armstrong returns to race the 100 back prelims this morning.

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Michael Andrew Breaks Down His Arduous Day 3 Triple

Michael Andrew had a huge night 3, securing his spot on the 2022 world champs team by placing 2nd in the 100 fly and winning the 50 breast

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Vladislav Grinev Closes out Russian Champs with World-Leading 47.78 100 Free

Grinev was on it from the start, roaring to a blistering 22.72 on the first 50 and was able to tack on a field-leading 25.06 on the 2nd 50.

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2022 U.S. Trials: Weyant, Walsh Among ‘B’ Final Scratches On Day 4

Gretchen Walsh has dropped the women’s 100 back ‘B’ final on Friday night, while her UVA teammate Emma Weyant has done the same in the 400 free.

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arena Swim of the Week: Charlie Swanson Surprises Himself, Ties For 200 BR Win

After nearly getting a best time on the first 100, Swanson held on and tied for the win in the men’s 200 breast, qualifying for his first World Championships.

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Swimming Canada Announces 2021-22 Victor Davis Award Winners

Every year, Canadian swimmers are selected to receive a financial award from the Victor Davis Memorial Fund.

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Dressel on 100 Fly: “It was bad… I wasn’t gonna go a world record tonight”

Caeleb Dressel added .19 from his morning swim but it was still enough to win the men’s 100 fly final by nearly half a body length.

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Tennessee Athletics Places Record 57 On Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll

Jarel Dillard was one of 49 Tennessee swimmers and divers named to the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll.

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Ryosuke Irie Lowers Season-Best 100 Back To 52.88

Tonight in Tokyo 32-year-old Ryosuke Irie of Japan put up the 28th sub-53 second 100m backstroke performance of his iconic career.

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Four Records Fall On Opening Day of U.S. Masters Spring Nationals

The 2022 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring Nationals kicked off on Thursday with the 1000 free, 1650 free and mixed 400 free relay.

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Greta Gidley Will Transfer from Michigan to D3 Hope College Next Season

After a semester of swimming at Michigan, Greta Gidley will continue her college career across the state at Hope College next season.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Women’s 100 Back, 100 Breast Are Deepest Events In The U.S.

Readers believe the women’s 100 back and 100 breast would be the most likely events the U.S. could sweep at Worlds, but maybe now it’s the 200 breast?

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2022 U.S Trials: Day 4 Prelims Preview

After setting a new World Record in the 50 back, Hunter Armstrong suddenly looks like the man to beat in the 100 back on Day 4.

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