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I’m for sure happy with two medals. If I don’t get another one, I can’t complain at all just because I already have two of them. But If I get another one, that will be pretty amazing.

Is Shona Branton the Answer to the Canadian Medley Relays?

Canadian breaststroker Shona Branton went big in 2023. In 2024, she’s going even bigger.

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Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: No 200 FR for Ledecky, Huske Out of 100 FL (Day 3 Scratches)

As we head into day 3 of the 2024 Pro Swim Series in Knoxville, let’s take a look at the scratches for Friday morning’s prelims session.

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2024 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Caeleb Dressel Out of the Meet (Day 2 Prelims Scratches)

Headlining the scratches is star sprinter Caeleb Dressel, who announced via his Instagram account that’s he’s pulling out of the entire meet.

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Four Storylines (& Several Bonuses) To Follow At The 2024 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville

Torri Huske will be among the stars at the first Pro Swim Series meet of 2024, as she is coming off multiple best times at the U.S. Open last month.

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Dressel, Ledecky E McIntosh In Gara Nella Prima Tappa Della Pro Swim Series

Il primo incontro di alto profilo del 2024 è già alle porte. La prossima settimana inizierà la prima tappa delle Pro Swim Series 2024

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Dressel, Ledecky, & McIntosh Highlight Stacked Psych Sheets for 2024 Pro Series – Knoxville

This is one of the most star-studded Pro Swim Series we’ve seen in a while.

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Summer McIntosh Named Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year

McIntosh earned 46 percent of votes from members of the Canadian Press, becoming the first swimmer to win the award since Penny Oleksiak in 2016.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50.4% Pick Sjostrom As Most Likely To Reclaim Olympic Gold Over King

Readers believe Sarah Sjostrom has a better chance of reclaiming gold in the 100 fly than Lilly King does in the 100 breast.

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Six Storylines (& Some Bonuses) to Follow at The 2023 U.S. Open

Claire Curzan will make her long course debut for the Cavaliers this week, as she is entered in five individual events at this year’s U.S. Open.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Paris 2024 Updates & Meldonium News

Catch up on news stories from around the web in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Once A Hotbed, Canada’s Top Swimmers Have Made A Mass Exodus Out of the Country

Ever since Ben Titley was let go by Swimming Canada in early 2022, the country’s top swimmers have fled elsewhere after previously remaining in-house.

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Penny Oleksiak Makes Move To Mission Viejo Pro Group For Lead-Up To Paris 2024

The 23-year-old has joined the pro team led by coach Jeff Julian as she aims to rebound after an injury-riddled season.

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Has Canada Found Their Female Breaststroker? Alexanne Lepage Breaks Out At World Juniors

Canada’s Alexanne Lepage won the 100 breast at 2023 World Juniors in 1:06.58, faster than any Canadian woman went at senior World Championships in Fukuoka.

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WATCH: World Record Holder Leon Marchand Throws First Pitch At Arizona Diamondbacks Game

Marchand and ASU triathlete Amber Schlebusch were recognized by the Diamondbacks as a part of “Sun Devil Night” prior to the team’s walkoff victory.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 North America Recap: Canada Off To Rough Start, But There Is Hope

Even though the Canadians did not perform well on the opening night of Worlds, it is too early to come to the conclusion that they are done for.

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