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Seemanova Keeps Record-Breaking Roll Alive With 200 Free PB

While competing on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, Czech teenager Barbora Seemanova fired off a new National Record in the women’s 200m freestyle.

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Yan Zibei Takes Down Asian Record in 50 Breast

While no one’s likely to touch Adam Peaty’s world record any time soon, plenty of national records went down in this morning’s 50 breast prelims.

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Taylor Ruck Makes 3 of Top 4 Seeds in 200 Free Scratches at World Championships

Unlike Emma McKeon and Katie Ledecky, Commonwealth Games champion Taylor Ruck was a healthy scratch from the 200 free on Tuesday.

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Andrew Wilson No Shows 50 Breast Prelims At World Championships

Andrew Wilson was a no-show for his preliminary heat in the men’s 50 breaststroke after placing sixth in the 100 on day two.

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Australia’s Emma McKeon Also Drops 200 Free at World Championships

Just minutes after Katie Ledecky withdrew from the 200 free, so did her co-silver medalist from the 2017 World Championships Emma McKeon.

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Katie Ledecky Withdraws From 200 Free In Gwangju; 1500 Status Pending

Katie Ledecky uncharacteristically withdraws from an event, the women’s 200m freestyle on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, citing illness.

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2019 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty made history last night as the first man to ever break 57 in the 100 breast semis. Tonight, he may lower his World Record further.

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2019 Speedo/World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 2 Results

Not a single entry chose Maggie McNeil (above, red outfit) to win the women’s 100 fly, while every entry chose Adam Peaty to win the men’s 100 breaststroke.

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Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg Clocks 15-16, 15-18 Mixed 200 Free Relay Records

On Sunday, the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg became the first to crack the announced 15-16 200 free relay benchmark of 1:41.68.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: MacNeil Earns Major Upset With 58-to-57-to-55 Season

Before yesterday, Maggie MacNeil didn’t even have her own Wikipedia page. The 19-year-old is now the second-fastest 100 flyer in history and a world champion.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 3 Preview

For the second day in a row, no relays will be raced, though fans will get a preview of the women’s 800 free relay through the women’s 200 freestyle prelims.

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Nate Harding Tabbed as Assistant Swim Coach at Redlands

The University of Redlands welcomes Nate Harding to Bulldog Athletics as a full-time assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming teams.

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USA Swimming Added As Defendants In Lawsuit Against Stockton Swim Club

USA Swimming is now a defendant in an updated filing of the civil lawsuit against a Stockton, CA swim club over alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old.

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World Champs Social Media Roundup: Lochte Predicts Dressel 100 Fly WR

The 2nd day of swimming at the 2019 FINA World Championships is in the books, and with it came lots of memorable moments.

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FINA Sends ‘Warning Letter’ to Mack Horton Over Podium Protest

The FINA Executive convened Monday and sent a letter to Mack Horton and Swimming Australia regarding his podium protest of Sun Yang.

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