Minna Atherton

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Atherton discussed the Open Nationals race with Australian press after Friday’s final. “It was pretty intimidating,” she said. “But I was just going for the experience and to learn how to race against the older girls. It was a really good experience. I’m looking forward to my races tomorrow and throughout the rest of the year.”

ISL Season 2: Full Rosters Revealed For All 10 Teams

The International Swimming League website has announced full rosters for all ten teams in the league’s second season of competition.

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ISL Rosters: London Roar Returns Core To Chase Season 2 Title

The London Roar came within ten points of winning the inaugural International Swimming League title, and they return most of their top scorers.

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ISL All-Time Best Swims For Season One (Women’s Events)

A collection of the Top 10 fastest swims in each event from the 1st season of the ISL -We’ve broken it up into women’s swims here; men’s article linked within

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ISL All-Time Best Swims For Season One (Men’s Events)

A collection of the Top 10 fastest swims in each event from the 1st season of the ISL -We’ve broken it up into men’s swims here; women’s article linked within

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Un-signed Abbey Weitzeil As Top ISL Prospect

Almost half of voters picked Abbey Weitzeil as the top NCAA-to-ISL newcomer this year. She hasn’t yet publicly signed with an ISL franchise.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel’s Triple Triumph On Day 7

Just as he has done at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel is slated for three finals swims on Day 7 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Magic Highlights Day 6

Simone Manuel, Cate Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom had yet another showdown in the women’s 100 freestyle on Day 6 of the parallel universe 2020 Games.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy & King Lead U.S. Gold Rush

Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King all take down world records en route to gold on Day 3 of our parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2

Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.

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WATCH: Full Replay of 2019 International Swimming League Meet in Budapest

The meet in Budapest featured the first World Record set in ISL league history when Minna Atherton undercut the global mark in the women’s 100 back.

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Coach David Lush Lands At Moreton Bay College

We now know where the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association’s 2018 Coach of the Year, David Lush, is headed.

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Storied Brisbane Grammar Coach David Lush Changing Up Role

ASCTA’s 2018 Aussie Coach of the Year David Lush is leaving his current post as Director of Swimming at Brisbane Grammar.

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World Record Holder Atherton Takes Home Prestigious UniSport AUS Award

‘Bondy’ Minna Atherton took home UniSport Australia’s award for ‘Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement by a Student-Athlete.’

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Women’s 200 Back

Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown are the two fastest teens in the women’s 200 back. But who will take the 2021 Olympic crown and who will break 2:00 first?

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How Australia’s Best Swimmers Are Staying Fit During Pandemic

Check out what some of the top Australian swimmers are doing to stay in shape while normal training schedules are canceled for the time being.

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