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.”

2018 Japan Swim Day 2: The Beat Goes On In Tokyo

Yesterday’s standouts Rikako Ikee and Daiya Seto were back in the pool today, as was Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Hagino on day 2 of the 2018 Japan Swim.

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Commonwealth Countdown: World Champions Collide In Women’s Backstroke

Kylie Masse and Emily Seebohm are set to go head-to-head in the backstroke events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Aussie Day 4: Campbell Sets Pool Aflame, Larkin 400m IM Strong

Cate Campbell does it again, cracking off a new Australian NR in the 50m freestyle in 23.79, while Mitch Larkin proved he is IM material.

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Aussie Day 4 Prelims: McEvoy 21.87, Cate Campbell 24.19 Scorchers

Cameron McEvoy just scorched the world’s #2 50m freestyle time in the world during the morning heats on the last day of the Australian Trials.

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Aussie Trials Day 3: Larkin Looking To Solidify 200 IM Presence

Mitch Larkin took on the tough 200 back/200 IM double this morning at the Aussie Trials, making it back in both events’ finals.

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Aussie Trials Prelims: Emma McKeon’s Solid Double, Any Man’s 2Free

Emma McKeon pulled a solid double, while the men’s 200 freestyle is set to explode in finals.

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Nouvelles Galles du Sud : Cate Campbell toujours aussi monumentale

Cate CAMPBELL, retour de sa saison sabbatique a été l’auteur des meilleures performances des championnats des Nouvelles Galles du Sud, voici une semaine.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Jamieson Becomes Laureus Ambassador

What has Kiwi Olympian Lauren Boyle been up to since retiring? Find out in Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Day 1 Queensland: Campbell Sisters, Chalmers Warm-up With Relays

Day 1 of the 2017 Queensland SC Championships was composed of just relays, as several of the nation’s top stars took to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre pool to score team wins.

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Aussies Set To Size Each Other Up In Queensland This Weekend

2017 QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday, December 9th (relays only) – Friday, December 15th Prelims at 8:30am local (5:30pm night before EST)…

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2017 Aussie SC C’ships Wrap Up With Morgan Double, McKeon Gold

Golden girl Emma McKeon continues to carve her name into Australian swimming history.

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Teen Minna Atherton Claims 50 Back All Comers Record

While competing during this morning’s prelims on the final of the 2017 Australian Short Course Championships, 17-year-old Minna Atherton crushed a new All Comers Record in the women’s 50m backstroke timed final.

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Celebrating Emily Seebohm’s 25th Career Short Course National Title

“I want to be like Leisel Jones and be one of the best Australians ever seen and go to four Olympics – there (would be) nothing better,” says Seebohm looking ahead to the near future.

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2017 Aussie SC C’ships: Seebohm Claims 25th Aussie SC Title

The Aussies continuue to put on a show in Adelaide, with Cate Campbell firing off another Australian NR, while Emily Seebohm earned her 25th short course national title.

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2017 Aussie SC C’ships Day 2 Prelims Recap: Women’s 50 Will Be Lit

Cate Campbell, Bronte Campbell, Shayna Jack and more are set to battle in the women’s 50m freestyle after firing off fast morning swims.

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