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IOC Announces New Roles in Management Structure

The IOC is adapting its management structure. After 26 years as Director of NOC Relations and of Olympic Solidarity, Pere Miró will henceforth focus exclusively on his role as Deputy Director General for Relations with the Olympic Movement.

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British Stars Take On Ontario Athletes At Swim England Winter C’ships

With just 3 British stars in Ben Proud, Georgia Davies and Mark Szaranek competing in Hangzhou at the FINA Short Course World Championships, most of the English contingency is available to race at the Swim England Winter Championships this weekend. That includes powerhouse athletes such as James Guy, Sarah Vasey, Molly Renshaw and James Wilby.

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FINA Signs Anti-Doping Services Agreement with ITA

As a part of its bureau meetings this week in Hangzhou, China, FINA announced on Sunday that it has signed…

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Christou Produces Greek National Record In 50 Backstroke

22-year-old Apostolos Christou fired off a new Greek National Record in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Hangzhou.

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Darragh Greene Torches 11-Year-Old 200 Breaststroke Irish Record

2018 FINA SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, December 11th – Sunday, December 16th Hangzhou, China Tennis Centre, Hangzhou Olympic &…

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Ashby Keeps On Grinding With 100 IM NZ National Record

Bradlee Ashby of New Zealand may not be walking away with medals around his neck, but the 23-year-old is still making his presence known at these Short Course World Championships.

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Dylan Carter Crushes Trinidad & Tobago 50 Back Mark

Former USC Trojan standout Dylan Carter cracked a new Trinidad & Tobago National Record in the men’s 50m backstroke semi-finals tonight in Hangzhou.

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Along with WR, Euro & Asian Records Fall In Mixed Medley Relay Final

Femke Heemskerk had a blazing 22.90 anchor for the Netherlands as they broke the European Record and went under the old world record.

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Shane Ryan Becomes First Irishman Under 23.0 In 50 Back

After lowering his own Irish NR in the men’s 50m back, Shane Ryan stated, “I have a lane, I have an opportunity, I’ll just go swim and enjoy it.”

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27-Year-Old Orsi Busts Out Italian Record In 100 IM

27-year-old Marco Orsi is keeping his medal hopes alive in Hangzhou, notching a new Italian NR in the 100 IM.

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Off The Podium, But Metella Still Lowers Own 100 Fly French Record

While competing in tonight’s final of the men’s 100m butterfly, Frenchman Mehdy Metella crushed a new National Record en route to 4th place.

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Dressel Comes From Behind As Americans Break WR In Mixed Medley Relay

Olivia Smoliga and Kelsi Dahlia both played a crucial role in helping the Americans break the world record in the 4×50 mixed medley relay.

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Dressel Drops 50 Free American Record Again In 20.51

Caeleb Dressel broke the American Record again to qualify 1st for the final in 20.51.

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Kirill Prigoda Breaks 200 Breast World Record In 2:00.16

Kirill Prigoda broke the world record by nearly three-tenths in the men’s 200 breast.

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Evgeny Rylov Surprises With Russian Record In 50 Back Semis

Evgeny Rylov broke an eight-year-old National Record in the men’s 50 back semis.

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