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Paulo Frischknecht Becomes New Executive Director of LEN

It was announced at the LEN Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland that Paulo Frischknecht will become the new Executive Director of…

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Ye Shiwen to Lead China to East Asian Games

Ye Shiwen has been announced as a headliner of the Chinese squad for the 6th edition of the East Asian…

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Natalie Du Toit Awarded MBE by Queen Elizabeth

Natalie du Toit has been honored for blurring the lines and motivating a generation of athletes with physical disabilities.

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Danish Distance Swimmer Anton Ipsen Commits to NC State

Anton Ipsen from Denmark could, as a freshman, challenge the NC State Record in the 1650 yard freestyle. Stock

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Germany’s Britta Steffen Latest World Record Holder to Retire

This week, we’ve seen now three current and former World Record holders announce their retirement from swimming; the latest is Germany’s Britta Steffen, who according to the German Swimming Federation has retired.

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Jeanette Ottesen, Lotte Friis, Pal Joensen All Confirmed for Duel in the Pool

Lotte Friis, the woman who went toe-to-toe with Katie Ledecky at Worlds, is one of three Danes who have accepted spots on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.

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Blueseventy Planning Ahead with nero14

Nero14, the latest technical racesuit from blueseventy, is set to dive into pools around the world from 1 January. Serving as the next generation suit to evolve from the experience of racing in finals in London last summer, nero14 has been body-fit tested by top swimmers, is made from seamless construction and is exceptionally compressive to reduce hydrodynamic drag and support muscular function.

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Seebohm, McEvoy and Elmslie Promote Go Swim Month

Queenslanders Emily Seebohm, Cameron McEvoy and Brittany Elmslie will be among many Australian National Team members visiting different swim centres…

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Brazilian Sprinter Bruno Fratus Will Be Joining Auburn’s Post Grad Group In January

Brazilian sprint freestyler Bruno Fratus will be joining the Auburn University Post-Grad group, AU Aquatics, under head coach, Brett Hawke, in January. The 24 year-old is recovering from a shoulder surgery in May.

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Today in Swimming History: September 26th, A Dark Day for Doping Bans, a Bright Day for Birthdays

United States Olympian Jimmy Feigen is one of an impressive lineup of September 26th birthdays.

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Relay World Record Onslaught Begins in Indiana

James Wells and Allie Day lead off for Indiana in the mixed 200 medley relay World Record attempt.

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Boyle To Compete At the NZ Short Course Championships

After having an incredible summer winning bronze in the 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle events at the World Championships and…

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Indiana Hosting ‘Relay Rally’ to Challenge FINA World Records

Indiana has a chance to set 8 new World Records on Thursday. Not just the “Guinness Book of” off the wall World Records. Serious, FINA World Records.

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Jeremy Stravius Joining European Team for Duel in the Pool

Jeremy Stravius (middle) after taking silver in the 50 back at the 2013 World Championships.

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Chase Kalisz & Nic Fink Confirm 2013 Duel in the Pool Invitations

Two Bulldogs will team up to represent the US in the Duel of the Pool in Glasgow, Scotland.

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