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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

SwimSwam Pulse: 59.9% Think U.S. Taking Down 4×200 Is Most Likely Men’s Free Relay WR To Fall

Luke Hobson could lead the U.S. men to a new world record in the 4×200 free relay this summer after they showed incredible depth at Nationals.

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Roman Shevliakov Pops 50.70 In 100 Fly To Break Andrei Minakov’s Russian National Record

On night two of the 2025 Russian Swimming Cup, 26-year-old Roman Sheylyakov won the men’s 100 fly in 50.70, breaking the national record.

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How To Get The 2025 World Championship Preview Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover

In this issue SwimSwam breaks down every event at Worlds Championships. This mag is also loaded with data features and profiles on rising talent.

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Japanese 16-Yr-Old Yumeki Kojima Clocks 4:11.67 LCM 400 IM

The Japanese teenage set is on a tear, with 16-year-old Yumeki Kojima blasting a new lifetime best of 4:11.67 in the LCM 400 IM.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Rex Maurer Lowers 17-Year-Old U.S. Open Record In 400 Free

Maurer became the fastest American in the event since 2009, while 16-year-old Luka Mijatovic wowed to place 2nd in 3:45.71.

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Just How Good Was Summer McIntosh at Trials? The Best Single-Meet Performances of the 2000s

Summer McIntosh was in tremendous form last week as she dominated Canadian Trials, but just how good was it compared to the best of the 21st Century?

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2025 Australian Swimming Trials – Day 6 Live Prelims

All eyes will be on Shayna Jack, winner of the 50 free last summer, as she still hunts for a ticket to Singapore after finishing 8th last night in the 100 free.

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Swimming Canada Names 28 To 2025 World Championship Team

Kylie Masse will represent Canada at the World Aquatics Championships for the fifth time, aiming to keep her streak of winning at least one medal alive.

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SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2025 U.S. Nationals: Men’s Edition

Bobby Finke went three-for-three at the U.S. National Championships, dominating the 800 and 1500 free while earning an upset title in the 400 IM.

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WATCH: Cam McEvoy’s World-Leading 21.30 50 Free & Other Day Three AUS Trials Race Videos

SwimSwam has compiled a list of all the race videos from Night Three of the 2025 Australian Swimming Trials, courtesy of Wide World of Sports on YouTube.

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2025 Australian Swimming Trials – Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

After securing a spot to Singapore with a second place finish in the 50 free last night, Kyle Chalmers returns to action in the 100 free prelims this morning.

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2025 Australian Swimming Trials – Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Day 3 of the Australian Swimming Trials see Olympic Gold Medalist Cam McEvoy kick off his campaign to qualify for Worlds in the Men’s 50 free.

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Maryland’s PADONIA Swim Club Renames Pool To Honor Michael Phelps And Family

The pool, 20 minutes outside of Baltimore, Md., used to be called the Olympia pool but will now be known as the Phelps Legacy pool.

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2025 U.S. Nationals: Day Five Finals Live Recap

We have a bumper final session as the 2025 U.S. National Championships come to a close, with a trio of swim-offs to kick off tonight’s proceedings

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Luka Mijatovic & Ryan Erisman Down NAG Records In Youth-Heavy U.S. Nats 400 Free Final

Luka Mijatovic and Ryan Erisman (pictured) both broke a National Age Group record in the 400 freestyle final on Friday night.

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