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Michael Chadwick Clocks Sub-22 50 Free in Unofficial Time Trial in Singapore

Multiple hand-timed estimates of the video have Chadwick at a 21.75 or so– that would be two-tenths quicker than his best time.

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Release: Greg Rhodenbaugh Cleared of Wrongdoing In Title IX Investigation

Former University of Missouri head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh has been cleared of all charges in the school’s Title IX investigation into him, a PR firm says.

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2020 Olympics Construction Update: Aquatic Centre 75% Complete

Tokyo 2020 organizers have released the latest and greatest construction progress reports on the various venues being built for next year’s Olympics.

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Michael Chadwick explains Process for 2 Meet Taper (Video)

Whatever Chadwick is doing seems to be working, as he went an unofficial best time in the 50 free (21.7) at training camp on Monday. 

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Additional Betting Odds Released For Worlds; Sjostrom -1000 In 50 Fly

Sarah Sjostrom enters as a massive -1000 betting favorite in the women’s 50 fly for the upcoming World Championships in Gwangju.

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Barelli on Pro Swimming Initiatives: ‘We Must Be Careful. We Are Not Tennis’

Italian Swimming Federation and LEN president Paolo Barelli gave a pre-Worlds interview about the state of swimming under his jurisdiction and beyond.

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Michael Andrew Explains Mindset, Preparation Heading into World Champs (Video)

Before he left for training camp in Singapore, Michael Andrew sat down to fill us in on how he’s feeling headed into the 2019 World Champs

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Two Draws, Dominant Wins by Greece, Spain, Hungary Lead Men’s WP Worlds Day 1

Day 1 of men’s water polo at the World Championships began and ended with draws, while the middle six matches were won by a minimum of nine goals.

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USA vs. Kazakhstan Water Polo Match Photo Vault

USA kicked off Worlds with a 16-7 win over Kazakhstan, and SwimSwam photog Rafael Domeyko was there to capture the action

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Spectator Arrested At World Championships For Allegedly Taking Illicit Photos

Per The Korea Herald, a Japanese spectator allegedly took illicit footage of women’s water polo players from a restricted area. 

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Welcome, Baby Jones!

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Aqua Centurions Load Up Arsenal With Muñoz, Di Liddo & Sabbioni

Spanish National Record holder Lidon Muñoz is one of the newest additions to the Rome-based Aqua Centurions International Swimming League squad.

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Olympic Gold Medalist, D.C. Trident GM Kaitlin Sandeno’s Golden Glow is Out Now

Iconic Olympic Gold Medalist Kaitlin Sandeno, who captured the world’s hearts as a teenager for Team USA, has released her memoir, Golden Glow.

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Katinka Hosszu Thriving With New Coach: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

2019 World Championship Predictions: I think Katinka wins 200 IM in 2:06.4. Generally speaking, she defends her 2017 title in the 200 and 400 IM.

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Multi-Medal Contender Chad Le Clos Dealing With Groin Hernia Entering Gwangju

Reigning 200m fly World Champion Chad Le Clos is currently dealing with a groin injury heading into the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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