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Speedo Grand Challenge Day 1: Alexy Pops 21.94 50 Free, Lasco Hits 200 Free Best Time

The 2025 NOVA Speedo Grand Challenge kicked off last night in Irvine, and the Cal Bears wasted no time making their presence felt.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The 200 Free is Hobson’s World, We’re Just Living In It

Luke Hobson is the red-hot favourite after a fantastic last 12 months, but Shaine Casas, Rex Maurer and Carson Foster may look to shake things up behind him.

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Paese Che Vai, Nuoto Che Trovi: Il Mezzofondo Tedesco

Paese che vai, nuoto che trovi. Dall’albatros Michael Gross a Lukas Martens: la tradizione del mezzofondo tedesco attraverso i suoi protagonisti.

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The Fastest Heats In History Part II: 100 Butterfly

Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak produced two of the fastest swims in history in the Olympic final in 2021, with Dressel breaking the world record.

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Raito Numata’s 4:12.10 400 IM Marks The Fastest-Ever For 16 & Under Boys

Numata surpasses China’s Zhang Zhanshuo (4:12.44) for the fastest time ever for a 16 & under swimmer in the 400 IM.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Urlando Peaking At The Right Time In 200 Fly

After a gradual return to top form over the last few years, Luca Urlando is firing on all cylinders entering the 2025 championship season.

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Ledecky’s Longevity & Dominance Reaches New Heights With Fort Lauderdale World Record

Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free came 4,295 days after she set her first all-time mark at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.

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Ilya Kharun Due Record In Un Giorno, Ora É Secondo Al Mondo Nei 100 Farfalla

Ilya Kharun vince la finale dei 100 m farfalla alle Pro Swim di Fort Lauderdale con 50.42, nuovo record Pro Swim Series più veloce di Parigi.

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Ilya Kharun Sets Second Pro Swim Series Record In Two Days With 50.42 100 Fly

Ilya Kharun dominated the 100 fly to round out his Pro Swim Series, shaving 0.03 off his best time and showcasing his front-end speed

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How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover

8x Olympic medalist Regan Smith graces the cover of SwimSwam Magazine’s 2025 Women In Swimming Issue, a 172-page collector’s edition.

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Shaine Casas Is Now 8-For-8 in the 2025 Pro Swim Series

After 2 more wins on Thursday in the 100 free and 50 back, Shaine Casas remains unbeaten in two stops of the 2025 Pro Swim Series.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Luca Urlando Rockets To 1:52.37 200 Fly In Sacramento

Urlando stormed his way to a time of 1:52.37, shattering his previous best time and moving into #4 on the all-time performers’ list.

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Bob Bowman Discusses NCAA Title with Texas, Marchand’s Return to Racing, and Phelps as a Coach

We sat down with Bob Bowman, the Director of Swimming at the University of Texas, who delivered the Longhorns a national title in his first year at the helm

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SwimSwam Pulse: Swim Fans Split On Addition of Stroke 50s To Olympic Schedule

There’s been a wide range of reactions to the stroke 50s being added to the Olympics, with 42% loving it, 31% hating it, and the rest left undecided.

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Dan Lloyd to Take Reins of Illinois Wesleyan Swim & Dive Programs

Lloyd has spent the past 11 years leading the Augustana swimming and diving programs, where he led the Vikings to six CCIW titles over the past four years.

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