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Watch Caeleb Dressel’s 46.96 100 Freestyle From Underwater

Watch from underwater as Caeleb Dressel destroys his own American Record and becomes the fastest man ever in a textile suit to swim the 100 meter freestyle.

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What the Officials Might Have Seen in Lilly King’s Breaststroke DQ

FINA has not released video of what led the disqualification of Lilly King in the women’s 200 breaststroke, but here’s what they might have seen.

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Caeleb Dressel Sets New American Record at 46.96 in Men’s 100 Freestyle

In the finals of the men’s 100 freestyle Thursday, Caeleb Dressel nearly took down Cesar Cielo’s legendary 100 freestyle World Record, touching in 46.96,

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North America: US Men’s 200 IM/Women’s 800 FR-R Winning Streak Snapped

While the Americans earned 6 medals during the day 5 finals session, the men’s 200 IM and women’s 800 free relay winning streak were snapped.

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SS HYPE MACHINE: Kristof Milak Did It Once, Can He Get the 100 FL World Record?

Kristof Milak already broke the 2009 world record in the 200 fly, is he up for another Phelps fly world record?

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Lithuanian Federation Protested Rapsys DQ, Says No Specific Rule Was Cited

The Lithuanian Federation says it protested the disqualification of would-be world champ Danas Rapsys and remains critical of the process.

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Ryan Lochte Will Make Competitive Return at U.S. Nationals

After a 14-month competitive ban, Ryan Lochte will make his return to racing at the 2019 U.S. National Championships in Palo Alto, California, next week.

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Poland Takes First Gold Of EYOF With Chowaniec’s 50 Free Victory

Day 5 of the 2019 Europan Youth Olympic Festival saw the nation of Poland snag its first gold medal, courtesy of Mateusz Chowaniec.

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Virginia Tech Hires Payton Brooks as New Assistant; Reorganizes Swimming Staff

Payton Brooks previously swam for Virginia Tech head coach Sergio Lopez at West Virginia and coached under him at the Bolles School in Florida.

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World Record-Holder Katie Ledecky 95% Sure She’ll Swim 800 Free

American world record-holder Katie Ledecky is 95% sure that she’ll swim the 800 freestyle at Worlds after scratching both the 200 and 1500 frees.

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Last Time Russian Anthem Failed To Play At A World C’ships Was In 2007

A Russian swimmer has yet to win gold at these World Championships taking place in Gwangju, Korea, something that hasn’t happened since 2007.

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Statistical Analysis: How Fast is Adam Peaty’s World Record?

On Sunday, Adam Peaty became the first man to break 57 seconds in the 100 breaststroke. Could a swimmer be capable of a similar performance in another event?

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Matthew Wilson Ties Watanabe’s 200 Breast World Record In Semis

Australian Matthew Wilson equalled Ippei Watanabe’s 200 breaststroke world record in the semi-finals at the 2019 World Championships in a time of 2:06.67.

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Watch Day 5 Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships

Winners include: Daiya Seto, 200 IM; Olivia Smoliga, 50 back; Caeleb Dressel, 100 free; Boglarka Kapas, 200 fly; and Australia, women’s 4 x 200 free relay.

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2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 5 Finals

The facts are that 2 teams broke 1 world record, 1 guy tied another world record, and 1 guy almost broke ANOTHER world record. I’ve got to give Day 5…

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