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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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China Remains Perfect With Two More Diving Medals On Monday of Worlds

With two more gold medals on Monday, China remains a perfect 7-for-7 in diving events at the 2019 World Championships – and the meet is already half-over.

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The Official SwimSwam 2019 World Championships Preview Index

Stay up to date on all of our event-by-event previews for the 2019 World Championships here – we’ll link to previews and compile medalists on this story.

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Commissioner D’Alessio Vs Todorov: Mexico’s Disputes Continue

Mexican Federal Sports Commissioner Ernesto D’Alessio has replied days after Kiril Todorov, President of Mexico’s Swimming Federation, accused D’Alessio…

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Licon Posts Prelims 1:59 IM, Scratches Finals on Final Day of Austin Sectionals

Licon only swam one other event at the meet – the 200 breast, where he stunned with an impressive 2:08.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Chupkov Leads All-Star Pack in Competitive 200 BR

The men’s 200 breast holds the fastest performers in history with the defending World champ (Chupkov) and world record holder (Watanabe) in contention.

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