Ian Thorpe

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"For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in."

The Fastest 18 & Under Swimmers Of All-Time In The Men’s 100 Freestyle

Still only 16, Romanian David Popovici is already the fastest swimmer aged 18 and under in the history of the men’s 100 freestyle.

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400 Stile:Winnington 9° All Time, Horton Non Potrà Difendere Il Titolo Olimpico

Con i risultati dei 400 stile libero maschili ai Trials australiani Winnington è diventato il 9° performer all time sulla distanza

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Ian Thorpe Commenterà I Giochi Di Tokyo Per Seven Network

Ian Thoper lavorerà come cronista e commentatore dei Giochi Olimpici di Tokyo per l’emittente televisiva australiana Seven Network

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Ian Thorpe to Join Seven Network for Olympic Swimming Coverage

On Monday, the news that Ian Thorpe would be joining Seven Network as a commentator broke, clearing up much uncertainty surrounding the issue.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Tchaikovsky To Serve As Temporary Russian Anthem

Learn something new in this latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring China, Russia and New Zealand among the topics.

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“The First Swim That Really Meant Something”: 20 Years Since Phelps’ First WR

Michael Phelps broke his first world record on March 30, 2001, taking down Tom Malchow’s 200 butterfly mark at the 2001 U.S. Nationals in Austin.

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Matsumoto, medallista mundial, récord japonés en 200 libre con 1:45.13

Matsumoto se convierte en el mejor nadador del mundo en este evento de los 200 libre masculino de esta temporada por más de medio segundo.

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Kosuke Kitajima Cup Matsumoto stabilisce Record Giapponese 200 Stile

Kosuke Kitajima Cup Katsuo Matsumoto inaugura il 2021 stabilendo il record giapponese nei 200 metri stile libero maschili

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Medallista olímpico de oro de EEUU, involucrado en el asalto a Capitol Hill

Al menos una docena de personas dentro del deporte han identificado a ese individuo a SwimSwam como Klete Keller, de 1,98 m  de estatura.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Klete Keller in US Capitol During Clashes, Video Shows

A video posted to Twitter appears to show Olympian Klete Keller among the protestors inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda during the insurrection last Wednesday.

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Elijah Winnington N°1 Ranking Mondiale Stagionale Nei 400 Stile

Ai campionati del Queensland Elijah Winnington nuota 3:43.90 e sale in vetta al ranking mondiale stagionale nella distanza

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Paul Frost Si Dichiara Non Colpevole Di 46 Accuse Di Abusi Sessuali

Paul Frost, allenatore australiano, questa settimana è comparso dinanzi al giudice e si è dichiarato non colpevole di 46 accuse di abuso sessuale su minori.

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Former and Almost-World Record Holders: The Second-Fastest Performers All-Time

The list of 2nd-fastest performers all-time includes many legendary swimmers and former records that were once thought untouchable.

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Epic Swims: Ian Thorpe Sets World Record in 200m Freestyle, Fukoka 2001

At the 2001 World Championships in Fukoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe won gold and set a new world record in the 200m freestyle.

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Swimmer’s Tribute To Gennadi Touretski

Gennadi Touretski was responsible for guiding the careers of some of the greatest swimmers the sport has produced, including Alexander Popov and Michael Klim.

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