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Rosters Announced for 2018 National League Water Polo Championship

The 2018 National League Championship takes place this weekend at the Spieker Aquatics Complex in Berkeley, California. Team rosters have been announced for the competition that will see eight games on Saturday and four more games on Sunday including the title match at 12:45 p.m. PT.

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Fernando Scheffer Blasts South American, Brazilian Record in 400 Free

With the record-breaking win, Scheffer earned 85 points for his team instead of the usual 35.

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Vini Lanza Continues Stellar Streak, Goes Best Time at Brazil Trophy (Maria Lenk) Day 1

Other notable swims include a win for Ruta Meilutyte in the 100 breast, and a new junior I category record in the 400 free for Rafaela Raurich.

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Swim England Working to Shrink Its 11% Gender Pay Gap

Swim England’s gender pay gap is 7% lower than the national average but still needs work.

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Wisconsin To Name Cal Assistant Yuri Suguiyama New Head Coach

The first major coaching domino in what should be an eventful 2018 offseason has fallen: Wisconsin is expected to name Cal associate head coach Yuri Suguiyama as the new head of the Badger swim & dive program.

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Former Hungarian Swimming President Gyarfas Arrested Over 1998 Murder

Tamas Gyarfas, former president of the Hungarian Swimming Association and current member of the FINA Executive, has been arrested on suspicion of ordering the murder of a media rival in 1998.

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Li Zhuhao Finishes Off Butterfly Sweep at Chinese Championships

In other action, Sun Yang tied for 3rd in the 100 free.

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Olympic Bronze Medalist Fu Yuanhui Battles Back From Shoulder Injury

Fu Yuanhui’s 50m backstroke victory at this week’s Chinese Championships was despite a nagging shoulder injury.

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Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay: Hope Lights Our Way

The Tokyo 2020 torch relay’s theme will be ‘Hope Lights Our Way,’ with a tribute to those Japanese areas most affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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World-Ranked Puts & Kromowidjojo Head-Up Initial Dutch Euro Squad

Speedsters Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Jesse Puts, along with breaststroker Arno Kamminga headline the just-announced Dutch roster for the European Championships.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Adrian Undefeated in PSS 100 Frees

Disclaimer: Blueseventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…

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Cunha, do Carmo Win Open Water Races at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

Both Ana Marcela Cunha and Allan do Carmo came from behind to win their respective races.

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International and Domestic Stars Set to Race at 2018 Maria Lenk Trophy

The star-studded meet includes Brazil’s Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus, as well as Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte and Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint.

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Buckeyes Get Verbal Commitment from OHSAA Record-holder Hannah Bach

Hannah Bach, who swims for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees and the Cleveland Swim Institute, has verbally committed to The Ohio State University for 2019-20.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 29.3% Pick 200 Free As Most Fun Spectator Event

More than a quarter of voters selected the 200 free as the most fun event to watch, beating a field of five other events by more than 30 votes.

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