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2023 World Championships: Night Six Relay Analysis

The men from Great Britain won the 4×200 freestyle relay, eclipsing the US men by about a second to finish in a time of 6:59.08 thanks to some fast splits.

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James Guy Onto GB’s 4×200 FR Relay, Reuniting Olympic Champions for 1st Time Since Tokyo

James Guy slots into GB’s 4×200 free relay for finals, reuniting with Scott, Dean, and Richards for the first time since striking gold at the Tokyo Games.

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Richards, Dean, and Kibler Headline Men’s 4×200 FR Relay Prelims (Full Lineups)

Great Britain is going all-in on prelims, swimming 200 freestyle medalists Matthew Richards and Tom Dean on the 4×200 freestyle relay.

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Fukuoka 2023, North America Day 3: Two Veterans Win Gold, But Teenagers Also Shine

Although Ledecky and Murphy were responsible for North America’s two golds on day 3, it was the teenagers who put up the most impressive swims.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 2 North America Recap: USA Wins First Gold, Hobson Breaks 1:45 In 2FR

After a gold medal-less day one, Kate Douglass (picutred) pulled through for Team USA on day two with her come-from-behind win in the 200 IM.

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Overreacting to Day 2 Prelims at the 2023 World Champs: Ruta Barreling Towards 100 BR WR

Though there were only five events this morning, there was still plenty to overreact about. 

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2023 World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After an incredible day 1 of the meet, wherein we saw 3 World Records shattered, we’ll see if day 2 can measure up.

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Overreacting to Day 1 Prelims of the 2023 World Champs: Sam Short Has Arrived

Since the first session is now complete, it’s time to overreact to what we saw at this very early stage of the meet.

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Anteprime Mondiali Nuoto: Le Giovani Stelle Splendono Nei 200 Stile Maschili

Prepariamoci a vivere sette giorni di nuoto di altissimo livello ai Campionati del Mondo di nuoto 2023 conoscendo i protagonisti

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2023 World Champs Previews: Young Stars Take Center Stage In Men’s 200 Free

David Popovici is the favorite for gold in the men’s 200 free, but behind him there’s a tight race brewing not only for a medal but just to make the final.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Americans, Brits Set For Epic Clash In Men’s 4×200 FR

Tom Dean and Duncan Scott could give Great Britain the edge over the Americans in what promises to be an epic 800 free relay final in Fukuoka.

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Youngest, Oldest, and Twins! On Team USA for 2023 World Championships

A wave of youth has taken over Team USA, with 9 teenagers set to represent the stars and stripes in pool swimming in Fukuoka (above, Claire Weinstein).

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Anteprime Mondiali 2023: I 400 Metri Stile Libero Maschili

Prepariamoci a vivere sette giorni di nuoto di altissimo livello ai Mondiali 2023 conoscendo i protagonisti e le sfide più emozionanti.

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The Hits And Misses Of The 2023 U.S. National Championships

As Team USA prepares for the World Championships, we break down our biggest takeaways from their showing at this year’s National Championships.

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2023 World Champs Previews: The Aussies Look To Take Over the Men’s 400 Freestyle

Elijah Winnington, defending World champion, and Sam Short, Australia’s breakout freestyler, aim to beat a crowded field and land two Aussies on the podium.

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