Thomas Fraser-Holmes

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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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Prelims Preview

Katinka Hosszu will look to her win her third World title in the women’s 400 IM, and her third medal of the meet on the final day

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2015 World Championships Day 6 Prelims Photo Vault

Thanks to Tim Binning – theswimpictures.com – for these great swimming photos.

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Grant Hackett Wants to Lead Off Aussie 4×200 Free Relay

Grant Hackett has expressed a desire to lead off Australia’s 800 free relay to track his progress in the event from a flat-start.

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McKeon Puts Up an Impressive 200 Freestyle Split in Townsville

Dissatisfied with her winning time in the 200 freestyle on Friday evening Emma McKeon posted a 1:56.15 in the first half of tonight’s 400 freestyle…

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Aussie Jessica Ashwood Delights in Distance, Emma McKeon Doubles Up on Wins on Day 1 of 2015 Townsville Grand Prix

Australia’s Emma McKeon (pictured) snagged two wins on Day 1 of Australia’s Townsville Grand Prix.

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Will The American Men Still Top The Medal Standings At Worlds Without Michael Phelps?

The United States topped the men’s medals table at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona despite the glaring absence of Michael Phelps, and it seems as though this time around the task might prove to be more of a challenge.

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Tips For Dealing With Pre-Race Nerves at Your First Big Meet – From Australian Superstars

Above, some of the biggest stars of swimming in Australia share their biggest tips for dealing with pre-race nerves, especially…

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2015 Australian National Championships and Trials: Last Day of Finals – Mack Horton Shows No Signs of Stopping

A legend and a rising star, Grant Hackett and Mack Horton each qualified for the Australian World’s team with their performances this past week.

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2015 Australian Nationals and Trials: Day Four Prelims – All 16 Semi-finalists in Men’s 100 free under 50

Mitch Larkin, who won the 100 back final on Sunday, made it through to the semi-finals in the 200 IM on Monday morning in Sydney.

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Comeback Complete: Grant Hackett Earns Spot on Australian World Championships Team

Cameron McEvoy won the men’s 200 freestyle posting the world’s top time of 1:45.94…

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Australian Championships and Trials: Day 2 Finals

Emma McKeon led the way as four women broke the 58 second mark in the women’s 100 butterfly…

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700 Swimmers to Converge on Australia for World Trials Beginning Friday (LINKS)

Australia’s James Magnussen will get his first major test of new training this weekend in Sydney.

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Three of Miami Swimming Club’s Talk About Best Memories of Australia Dolphins Swim Teams

Jordan Harrison, one of Australia’s top young distance swimmers, discusses the Dolphins name and what it means to him.

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From One Legend to Another: Hackett Cites Phelps as Catalyst for Return to the Pool

Grant Hackett gleaned inspiration from American swimming legend MIchael Phelps in his decision to “test the waters” in a possible comeback to competitive swimming.

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