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Aussie James Magnussen Kicks Off European Meet Comeback Campaign

Having opted out of April’s Australian Swimming Championships, his nation’s qualification meet for this summer’s World Championships, sprinter James Magnussen has made it known…

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Kyle Chalmers Withdraws From 2017 World Championships

2016 Olympic 100 free gold medalist Kyle Chalmers has withdrawn from the 2017 World Championships.

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Magnussen Aims For ‘Harder To Obtain Than Worlds’ Commonwealth Gold

Having declared earlier this year he would be opting out of his nation’s World Championships Trials, Aussie James Magnussen is going all-in for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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No Big Surprises On 2017 Australian Swimming C’ships Entry Lists

The Australian National Championships are stacked with elite talent, even with some notable names missing from the competition.

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Fraser-Holmes Latest Aussie To Opt Out Of World Championships

Two-time Australian Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes is joining the likes of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen in not competing at Aussie Nationals and, therefore, not in Budapest.

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Cate Campbell Will Compete In 2017, But Not In Budapest

Citing the need to repair if she wants a solid go at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, world record holder Cate Campbell is opting out of the 2017 World Championships.

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2017 NSW State Open C’ships: 5 Big Stories To Watch Down Under

Cate Campbell makes her return to racing in Sydney this weekend, taking on her sister, Bronte, among others at the 2017 NSW State Open Championships.

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James Magnussen Opting Out Of Aussie Nationals, World Championships

Two-time 100m freestyle world champion and 2012 Olympic silver medalist James Magnussen is going all-in for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Arena ist der neue Ausrüster der australischen Schwimmer

Ab 2017 werden die australischen Schwimmer von dem Badebekleidungs- und Schwimmartikelhersteller arena ausgestattet. 60 Jahre hatte der australische Schwimmverband mit…

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Arena Confirmed as New Partner of Swimming Australia

Swimming Australia is starting out 2017 with a new partner, as its partnership with Arena was confirmed on Wednesday night.

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James Magnussen trainiert für Commonwealth Games 2018

Der australische Sprintstar James Magnussen hat sein Training wieder aufgenommen und möchte sich für die Comonwealth Games 2018 in Australien…

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James Magnussen Sets Sights On 2018 Commonwealth Games

“I don’t even believe I’ve reached my best yet,” says 25-year-old Aussie sprinter James Magnussen as he looks to the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Exclusive: Magnussen Out Until Jan, But Heavy 2017 Racing Sched Ahead

Watch out for Australian sprint star James Magnussen to make his post-Rio debut in 2017.

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Why male models? 7 reasons why swimmers make great underwear models

Aussie swimmers Tomas Elliot and Kurt “Kendoll” Herzog model for Funky Trunks Underwear.

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Chalmers Becomes Australia’s First Men’s 100 Free Champion in 48 years

Kyle Chalmers ended a 48-year drought for the Australian men in the 100 freestyle tonight.

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