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Atkinson and Johansson Fail to Make Top 8 in the 100 Breaststroke

Both Alia Atkinson and Jennie Johansson failed to finish in the top 8 in the 100 breaststroke in Tokyo…

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Stars Ready To Battle It Out In Tokyo: FINA Press Conference

Aussie Emily Seebohm is ready for the 2015 FINA World Cup Tokyo stop – are you? Prelims start at 8pm Eastern time tonight.

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Seebohm, Larkin to Headline Australian Short Course Championships

The biggest names in the sport, including Bronte and Cate Campbell, Emily Seebohm, Mitch Larkin, Cameron McEvoy, Jess Ashwood, Madi Wilson, Mack Horton, Ben Treffers, Jake Packard, Brianna Throssell and dual Olympic champion Grant Hackett will all be in action.

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Yoga a Key Part of World Champion Mitch Larkin’s Success

One athlete that has included a yoga practice in his weekly routine is 100 and 200 backstroke world champion Mitch Larkin…

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The Training and Development of Mitch Larkin

Mitch Larkin announced to the swimming world that he had truly arrived as a top contender for Olympic gold this…

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Seven Network to be home of Swimming Australia until 2025

Swimming Australia and the Seven Network are excited to announce a new partnership with Channel Seven as the home of swimming for the next nine years, from 2016 until 2025.

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Double World Champion Mitch Larkin Teams Up with Arena

Global water instinct brand arena has signed a sponsorship agreement with Australian backstroke swimmer and 2015 double world champion, Mitch Larkin.

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Larkin, McEvoy On Dolphins’ Rio Protocol Camp Experience (Video)

You’ve read about it, now see it in action – Australia’s elite taking part in their “Rio Protocol Camp” in Canberra.

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Aussie Swimmers Eat Dinner At 1am While Attending Rio Protocol Camp

Dinner at 1am, competition simulation at 10pm – such will be the life of an Aussie swimmer attending their Rio Protocol Camp in Canberra.

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Larkin, Campbell Among Australian Stars up for Swimmer of the Year Awards

The stars of the pool will parade down the blue carpet from 2pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre as they celebrate 2015 and a year to remember just 12 months out from the Olympics.

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Atherton, Australia dominating world backstrokes after another Jr World title

With Minna Atherton’s second backstroking gold medal in Singapore, the Australian women have now swept the Olympic distance backstroke races at Worlds and Junior Worlds.

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SwimSwam’s World Championships Honors and Superlatives

Katie Ledecky is our female swimmer of the meet, with 5 gold medals and 3 world records to show for her efforts in Kazan

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Hackett Says Improved Aussie Culture Helped Fuel Dolphins’ Success

Grant Hackett says the Aussie team is much more ‘together, tight’ and supportive than the team was in London 2012.

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Team USA Wins Team Trophy, Tops Final Medal Counts

Team USA wound up on top of the total medal standings at the 2015 FINA World Championships.

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Murphy To Replace Grevers On 4x100m Medley Relay

Ryan Murphy will be leading things off for the United States in the men’s 4x100m medley relay replacing defending Olympic 100m backstroke champion Matt Grevers.

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