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Ning Zetao posts world’s #3 time in 100 free on day 5 of Chinese Nationals

Day 5 of the Chinese National Championships was all about the sprinters, with Ning Zetao putting up a 48.36 to win the 100 free.

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Mireia Belmonte becomes first woman under 2:00 in 200 fly with Doha’s first WR

Spain’s Mireia Belmonte crushed a super-suited record to become the first woman under two minutes in the 200 fly.

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2014 Asian Games – Day Four Prelims Live

2014 ASIAN GAMES – SWIMMING Sunday, September 21st-Friday, September 26th Incheon, South Korea Prelims/Finals: 9AM/7PM local time Event website Entry…

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China names 61-swimmer Asian Games team – Sun Yang’s back and he’s got company

Sun Yang is back into international competition after a tumultuous offseason, and he leads a very strong Chinese roster into the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Female Asian Swimmer of the Year

Aya Terakawa wrapped up a stellar career in 2013 with several national records and a pair of bronze medals at World Championships.

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2014 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series More Than Just a Competition

In what was a very difficult 2012-2013 season for Australian Swimming one of the brightest spots was the creation of…

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Record Setting Night for Mao and Zetao in Liaoning

On the fifth day of competition at the 2013 National Games of the People’s Republic of China, or the “Chinese National…

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Wu Peng Wins 4th-Straight Title in 200 Fly; Calls it a Career Shortly After

Wu Peng, one of the truly legendary Chinese male swimmers, won the 200 fly at the Asian Games and then stepped off the stage with a final bow. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Male Sprinters Put on a Show Thursday at Chinese National Games

Two more National Records went down Thursday, and a mega three-man sprint battle was set up for later in the meet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Wang Shun Scores Chinese National Record to Open Chinese National Games

China’s Sun Yang was also among the winners on day 1 of the prestigious event. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Medal Count: U.S., China Have Big Days to Solidify 1-2 Position

World record holder Liu Zige of China was golden last night in the women’s 200 butterfly (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Euro Report – Day 5 – Spectacular Semis – Pedersen Passes Soni

For a second straight day the European contingent were not able find their way to the top of the medal podium. Tomorrow looks a lot more promising after seeing their performances in the semi-finals… (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Katinka Hosszu Worlds 200 Butterfly – Post Race Interview

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu collected her second medal of the competition after winning the 200 IM earlier in the competition. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Asian Report – Day 4 – Yang Wins Second Title & Schooling Sets Second Record

Sun Yang led wire-to-wire to win his second title of the meet in the 800m freestyle. (Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Wang Shun Knocks Full Second Off of Chinese 200 IM Record on Day 5 of Nationals

China’s Wang Shun almost broke the Asian Record, but settled for crushing the Chinese National Record in the 200 meter IM on Friday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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