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SwimSwam Pulse: 30% Peg Hansson As Biggest Breakout Performer of SC Worlds

Hansson narrowly edged out Joshua Liendo and Shaine Casas for first place in the tightly contested poll.

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Joshua Liendo on Post-Olympic Confidence, First World Title

The Canadians pulled off the victory in the mixed 4×50 free relay, thanks in large part to 19-year-old Josh Liendo’s 20.94 opening split

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2021 World Swimming Championships: Final Results

The men’s 100 breaststroke podium featured Ilya Shymanovich, Nicolò Martinenghi, and Nic Fink. See the rest of the medalists here.

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2021 Swammy Awards: Canadian Male Swimmer of the Year, Joshua Liendo

Liendo had an incredible 2021, from breaking national records to making his first Olympic team, and then finishing things off with three medals at SC Worlds.

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SwimSwam’s Official 2021 Swammy Awards Index

In a year where competition returned in full force, see who gets honored with our 2021 Swammy Awards.

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Alessandro Miressi Re-Lowers Italian Record To Win 100 Free World Title

Miressi closed like a rocket over the final 25 meters to run down early leader Ryan Held and win gold in 45.57, .01 under his Italian Record.

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Joshua Liendo Re-Breaks Canadian Record in 50 Free

Canada’s Joshua Liendo dropped a massive Canadian Record of 20.76 to take bronze in the men’s 50 free final in Abu Dhabi.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

Caeleb Dressel will lead the men’s 50 free, aiming to become the first man to go under 21 seconds in the 50 free since the bodysuit ban of 2010.

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Brazil, Lithuania Disqualified In Men’s Medley Relay; Canada Moves Into Final

Brazilian breaststroker Felipe Lima jumped early in the men’s 400 medley relay prelims, costing the team a spot in the final.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

American superstar Katie Ledecky has her first opportunity for Olympic gold in Tokyo on Day 2 in the women’s 400 freestyle final.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Confident American Lilly King will open her 2020 Olympic campaign on Sunday in women’s 100 breaststroke, beginning her quest to defend 2016 gold.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Legacy of Drama In Men’s 4×100 FRR

From smashing air guitars to the South African upset to the Lezak/Agnel heroics, the men’s 4×100 free relay has never failed to entertain.

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Where In the World Are Swimming National Teams? Team Locations Ahead of Tokyo

Countries are beginning group training as Tokyo draws near. Some are training together in their home country while others are getting to know the Tokyo pool.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: US Men’s Medley Streak In Jeopardy

Adam Peaty (above) is the most powerful medley relay ace in the world, but the British leadoff Luke Greenbank might be the key to the whole thing.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Can Dressel Hold Off Chalmers in M100 FR?

Another showdown between Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers in the 100 freestyle is expected to be one of the most anticipated races of the Olympic Games.

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