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Desplanches Breaks Swiss 200 IM Record For The Eighth Time

Jeremy Desplanches broke his Swiss National Record for the eighth time in the final of the men’s 200 IM, becoming the first Swiss male to medal since 1986.

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2019 Worlds: World No. 3 Xu Jiayu Scratches 200 Back Semifinal

The 100 back world champion and fifth seed for 200 back semifinals is likely focusing on China’s 4×200 relay Friday.

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Spain, Italy Punch Tickets to Men’s Water Polo Final at Worlds, USA Takes 9th

Spain and Italy will face off on Saturday, seeking their third and fourth World Championships titles respectively, after posting semifinal wins on Thursday.

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2019 Worlds: US Streak of Men’s 200 IM Golds Ends at 8 as Kalisz Takes Bronze

Japan’s Daiya Seto won the event, meaning for the first time since 2001, a non-American will stand atop the men’s 200 IM podium at Worlds.

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Can Australia’s Jack McLoughlin Make Podium in the 1500 Free?

Funky Trunks sponsored athlete Jack McLoughlin has already put in impressive performances in the 400 and 800 Free and now has his eyes on the 1500.

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Katie Ledecky to Return to Competition for the USA in 4×200 Free Relay

After scratching the 200 free prelims and 1500 free final due to illness, the USA’s Katie Ledecky will return to competition tonight in Gwangju.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview

American Chase Kalisz’ pursual for the 9th-straight US world title in the 200 IM will continue while Hali Flickinger could make history in the 200 fly.

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Manuel, McLaughlin, Ledecky Will Swim the 4×200 Relay Final for the USA

After scratching races due to being ill, Katie Ledecky will join the stars and stripes for the 4×200 free relay final.

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USA Swimming’s Protest of Lilly King DQ Denied, Will Be Heard by Jury of Appeal

Olympian King was called for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn and USA Swimming is going deep into the appeal process over it.

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Rathwell Wins 200 Back On Day 1 Of Canadian Junior Championships

Regan Rathwell kicked off her busy program at the Canadian Junior Championships with a win in the women’s 200 backstroke on Wednesday in Calgary.

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FINA Reportedly Threatens Bans and Revocation of Medals Over Podium Protests

FINA issued a new Code of Conduct provision prohibiting athletes from “any political, religious or discriminatory statement or behaviour.”

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FINA Issues Memo Warning About Illness Spreading At World Championships

Katie Ledecky was among the athletes who were forced to withdraw from an event citing illness at the 2019 World Championships.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

Australian Cate Campbell has emerged as the fastest 100 freestyler on the women’s side this meet after going multiple sub-52 splits on relays.

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Julie Meynen Breaks Luxembourgish Record in 100 Freestyle for 3rd Time in 2019

Julie Meynen broke her own Luxembourgish National Record in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle at the 2019 World Championships today in 54.44.

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Nitro Boys Rattle 13-14 NAG In 800 Free Relay At Texas Age Group Champs

The Nitro Swimming boys nearly broke the days old 13-14 National Age Group Record in the 800 free relay, clocking a time of 7:56.51 in Austin.

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