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Seebohm’s Search for a New Coach Ends With Lush

Emily Seebohm has decided to put her preparation for Kazan and Rio in the hands of David Lush the Head Coach of the Brisbane Grammar School…

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2015 World Championship Teaser Video with Lochte, Adrian, Morozov and Manaudou

Why is Michael Phelps in this Russian teaser video for the 2015 FINA World Championships?

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Australia’s James Magnussen to have shoulder surgery, out of commission for World Championships

Australian freestyle star James Magnussen will undergo shoulder surgery and is officially out of this summer’s World Championships, Swimming Australia reports.

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American Sprint Freestyle Not Up To Par With World – Medals On The Line

On Friday, USA Swimming posted the following Tweet highlighting the dire challenge of American sprinting so far in 2015. Since then, the situation has gotten even more dire, with Katsumi Nakamura going a 48.41 in the 100m freestyle at the Japan Open.

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Magnussen Seeks a Second Opinion On Shoulder Injury

James Magnussen will be seeking a second opinion on the sub-scapular tear that forced him to withdraw from the Grand Prix in Canberra…

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Despite Injury, Magnussen’s Coach Insists Three-Peat Worlds Title Attempt Will Happen

After pulling out of the Canberra Grand Prix earlier this week due to shoulder injury, James Magnussen’s coach maintains that the Aussie speedster will be race-ready for Kazan.

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Magnussen Pulls Out of Canberra With Shoulder Injury; Worlds in Question

The 100m freestyle World Champion, James Magnussen, may not be able to defend his title in Kazan, as he pulls out of the Australian Grand Prix in Canberra due to shoulder problems.

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McEvoy Setting the Stage to Excel in Kazan

21 year old Cameron McEvoy will be looking to come away from Kazan as the 100 freestyle world champion…

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Tantalizing Tuesday: Russia Releases Kazan World Championships Hype Video

We all speak the same language when it comes to fast racing and thrilling finishes in the sport of swimming,…

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FINA and Australia’s “The Seven Network” Announce 2015/2017 World Championships Broadcast Coverage

The Australian Olympic Committee has just announced a new, long-term partnership between FINA and The Seven Network, resulting in both…

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Hackett, Magnussen, Campbell Expected To Compete in Canberra May 15th-16th

The Swimming Australia 2015 Canberra Grand Prix is slated to take place next weekend, May 15th-16th, with sprint stud James Magnussen among the Aussie competitors.

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Will The American Men Still Top The Medal Standings At Worlds Without Michael Phelps?

The United States topped the men’s medals table at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona despite the glaring absence of Michael Phelps, and it seems as though this time around the task might prove to be more of a challenge.

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2015 Australian Nationals and Trials: Day Seven Finals

Emily Seebohm posted a 2:06.69 to win the 200 backstroke and now occupies the top spot in the world rankings in all three backstroke events…

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Australian Championships and Trials: Day Six Finals

Cate Campbell and Madison Wilson both put up times that sit atop of the world rankings…

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2015 Australian Nationals and Trials: Day Six Prelims

James Magnussen qualified through to semi-finals of the 50 free during Wednesday morning’s prelims session in Sydney.

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