Mitch Larkin

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"All the water in the Pacific Ocean can’t sink a ship, its only the water that you let in!"

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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Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer

Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Larkin’s World-Leading 1:55.7 IM From One Year Ago

Well known as a backstroker, Australia’s Mitch Larkin was the best 200 IMer in the entire world last season, with a swim he put up one year ago today.

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Dean Boxall Named Australian Swimming Coach of the Year

Dean Boxall has been named the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association Coach of the Year after his team’s successes.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Men’s 200 Back As Next Super-Suited WR In Danger

Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers to pick between five of the tougher remaining world records from the super-suit era.

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Aussie Coach Dean Boxall Says It’s Time For Elite Swimmers To Have Pool Access

The St. Peters Western coach believes the best swimmers in the world should be allowed to return to the pool to get their bodies ready for 2021.

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Chalmers Clocks 1:57 200 Fly/48.2 100 Free, McKeown 2:06 200 Back At NSW

Attention, there is live swimming taking place this weekend. The New South Wales State Championships is one of those meets.

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Australia: Chalmers E Le Campbell In Gara Questo Fine Settimana

Australia: Al via nel fine settimana i Campionati nazionali del South Wales. Ai blocchi di partenza gran parte della nazionale australiana

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2019 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Male Swimmer of the Year Matthew Wilson

No one knew Matthew Wilson’s name until this year when he tied the then-200 breast world record before earning a Worlds silver medal.

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2019 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach of the Year Dean Boxall

It was a year of challenges for Dean Boxall (above, left), but his squad, including Ariarne Titmus (above, right) persevered for great success in 2019.

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2019 ISL Grand Finale: Night 2 Photo Vault

Check out Jack Spitser’s top photos from the second day of competition at the ISL Grand Finale in Las Vegas, highlighted By Energy Standard’s comeback win.

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Final ISL Las Vegas 2019: Energy Standard Campeón; Sjostrom MVP De La ISL 2019

Energy Standard se ha alzado con la victoria por equipos mientras que su componente, la sueca Sarah Sjostrom, ha sido la MVP en esta temporada inaugural.

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International Swimming League Finale in Las Vegas: Day Two Live Recap

Energy Standard holds a slight lead on the Cali Condors and the London Roar. Tune in to find out who wins the ISL grand finale.

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A Viewer’s Guide To the 2019 International Swimming League Finale

It’s time for the ISL finale – we break down rosters, streaming options, event schedule and scoring details for the finale here.

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