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."

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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Gennadi Touretski, Leggendario Allenatore Di Popov, E’ Morto A 71 Anni

Gennadi Touretski è morto a 71 anni. Nella sua lunga carriera ha allenato Alexander Popov portandolo a conquistare nove medaglie olimpiche

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Gennadi Touretski, Legendary Coach of Alexander Popov, Dies at Age 71

Reports indicate that Touretski had a stroke, and was subsequently put into a medically induced coma, but unfortunately never recovered.

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Epic Swims: Van den Hoogenband’s 47.84 100 Freestyle at the 2000 Olympics

Also known as the Flying Dutchman, Pieter van den Hoogenband earned his place among the greatest sprint freestylers of all time at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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