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Los 3 nadadores que representarán a Mexico en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio

Melissa Rodríguez en 100 y 200 pecho, Gabriel Castaño en 50 libre y José Martínez en 200 estilo combinado representarán a Mexico en Tokio 2020.

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Ranking The World Records Most Likely To Go Down In Tokyo: Men’s Edition

Already the world record holder in the 100 fly, Caeleb Dressel has eyes on the super-suited records in the men’s 50 and 100 freestyle in Tokyo.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Previews: Stars Vie To Fill Phelps’ Void in the Men’s 200 IM

With Michael Phelps on his second retirement, someone other than Phelps will be the Olympic champion in the men’s 200 IM for the first time since 2000.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swim Previews: Ledecky an Underdog to Win Women’s 400 Free

Titmus leads this season’s 400 free world rankings by 2.3 seconds over Ledecky. In SwimSwam’s Pick’ems contest, 51% predict Titmus will win and 48% Ledecky.

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Sue Bird And Eddy Alvarez To Bear Flags For USA At Tokyo Opening Ceremonies

Basketball player Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez will carry the flag for the United States at the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremonies.

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OSU’s Hannah Bach Hits 31.41 BR, Hudson McDaniel Goes 27.72 BR In Geneva

Two OSU Buckeyes, Hannah Bach (31.41) and Hudson McDaniel (27.72), put up quick 50 breast times to close out Geneva sectionals.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Legacy of Drama In Men’s 4×100 FRR

From smashing air guitars to the South African upset to the Lezak/Agnel heroics, the men’s 4×100 free relay has never failed to entertain.

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U.S. Senator Calls On USOPC To Fix “Inequities” After Becca Meyers’ Withdrawal

Meyers announced she would not be swimming in Tokyo after being denied the accompaniment of her chosen personal care assistant.

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Korea’s Freestyle Ace Hwang Sunwoo Acclimates To Tokyo Pool Depth

In a matter of just days, all of the swimming action will commence at the newly constructed Tokyo Olympic Aquatics Center.

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USMS Nationals: Minnesota Masters’ Bill Durell Swims “Kind of Nutty” 1650 Fly

The 70-year-old trains extensively for this race, swimming 1,000 yards of butterfly five days a week.

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Ous Mellouli Back In For Tokyo, Tunisian NOC Promises To Settle Dispute

After discussions with both the president of FINA and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, Ous Mellouli will indeed race in a sixth Olympics in Tokyo.

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Scott Cameron Named Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach With Air Force

The former head coach at Illinois State, Cameron comes to the Academy after spending two seasons with the Des Moines Swim Federation.  

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Zach Apple Breaks Down 2021 Olympic Training Camp, Previews Olympic Games

Apple gives us the full scoop on Olympic training camp, including some suited swims he threw down just last week in practice. 

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World Jr Record Holder Ilya Borodin Will Miss Olympics After COVID-19 Positive

Ilya Borodin, the European Champion and World Junior Record Holder in the 400 IM, will miss the Tokyo Olympic Games after a positive test for COVID-19.

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Brisbane Officially Selected As Host City For 2032 Summer Olympics

Brisbane has become the first city to be chosen to host an Olympics under the IOC’s newly established selection process.

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