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Zhang Yufei & Rikako Ikee Share Tearful Hug On 50 Fly Asian Games Podium

Japan’s Rikako Ikee claimed 50m butterfly bronze on the final night of the 2023 Asian Games, another heroic finish for the leukemia survivor.

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Asian Games: Zhang Yufei Punta A Diventare La Seconda Donna MVP Della Storia

La cinese Zhang Yufei punta a diventare la seconda donna della storia a ricevere il riconoscimento di MVP agli Asian Games

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2023 Asian Games: Zhang Yufei Eyes Potential MVP History

Olympic multi-gold medalist Zhang Yufei of China is eyeing the goal of becoming just the 2nd woman ever to be named Asian Games MVP.

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Storied Coach Norimasa Hirai Suspended Six Months By Japanese Swimming Federation

Today multi-Olympic coach Norimasa Hirai has been handed a six-month suspension by the Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF).

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More Japanese Disarray As Nori Hirai Bows Out As Asian Games Coach

More news out of Japan as head coach Norimasa Hirai will no longer be at the helm of the squad at this year’s Asian Games which begin next month.

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Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Enter ISHOF Together as Part of Loaded Class of 2023

Michael Phelps (foreground) and his coach Bob Bowman (background) will fittingly enter the International Swimming Hall of Fame together as part of one of the best classes in history.

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Olympic Champion Kosuke Kitajima Entered In First Meet In Seven Years

Multi-Olympic champion and prolific Japanese sports figure Kosuke Kitajima is putting his competition suit back on this weekend.

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Iconic Swimmers’ Nicknames

Michael Phelps, “The Baltimore Bullet,” has one of the most iconic nicknames in swimming history.

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Lilly King Becomes First American With World Titles In 50, 100 & 200m Distances

King becomes just the second swimmer in history to win the 50, 100 and 200-meter race of the same stroke at the World Championships.

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Daiya Seto Ottiene L’Emancipazione Dalla Federazione Giapponese

Daiya Seto è diventato il quarto nuotatore giapponese a dichiarare l’emancipazione dalla JASF, la Federazione nazionale del nuoto.

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Lo Storico Tatsumi Swimming Center Convertito In Pista Di Ghiaccio

La storica struttura acquatica Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center sta per subire alcuni importanti cambiamenti nei prossimi anni.

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Il CIO Ritira Le Accuse Di Doping Contro L’Australiano Brenton Rickard

Il Comitato olimpico internazionale ha annunciato che ha ritirato le accuse di doping contro l’australiano Brenton Rickard.

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Coley Stickels & Kathie Wickstrand Join Tokyo Frog Kings Coaching Staff

The Tokyo Frog Kings has built out its coaching staff, including Coley Stickels, for International Swimming League season 3, which begins on August 26th.

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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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Who Was the Pianist at the #Tokyo2020 Opening Ceremonies?

Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara performed an energetic piano number during the opening ceremonies, which included playing at times with her elbow.

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