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Maggie MacNeil Posts 49.76 100 Backstroke, Moves to #7 All-Time

Leading off the 400 medley relay, Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil threw down a time of 49.76 in the 100 backstroke, making her the 7th fastest performer in history.

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McKeown Scorches 2:05.6 200 Back, Chalmers Coming To Form

Teenager Kaylee McKeown casually put up a mighty 2:05.66 in the women’s 200m back, the 6th fastest performance ever, at NSW State C’ships.

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Kim Herkle Breaks German 18-Year-Old Age Group Record in 200m Breaststroke

German standout and Louisville commit Kim Herkle set a new 18-year-old National Age Group record in the 200 breast, moving to 3rd in the world this season.

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Russian Swimmer Sergey Isaev Banned For Two Years By RUSADA

Russian swimmer Sergey Isaev is suspended for two years effective November 2020 for a violation of Russian anti-doping rules.

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Delhi Finance Minister Proposes India Bid for 2048 Summer Olympics

A government official in New Delhi, India has begun posturing and preparations for a bid for the 2048 Summer Olympics after the country lost out on 2032.

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Bardach, Sebastian Claim Fourth, Fifth Straight South American Titles

Three title defenses highlighted the second day of the South American Swimming Championships, including a 5th-straight for Julia Sebastian (above).

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Chalmers Cruises To Top Seed In First Post-Surgery Individual Swim

The reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 100m freestyle, Kyle Chalmers of Australia, raced his first individual event after shoulder surgery.

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Australia Pulls Out Of 2021 Jr. Worlds & WUGS, Will Instead Host Meet At Home

Swimming Australia announced that they won’t send teams to two major international meets this summer, opting instead to host a meet for their juniors at home.

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Germany Stages Multi-Olympic Qualification Meets

The Olympic qualification period for German swimmers has been determined as April 1st – April 18th, with the primary selection meet set for Berlin next month.

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Rapsys, Manaudou, Pellegrini Among Racers Headed To Marseille

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini is set to race this weekend at the FFN Golden Tour stop in Marseille, set to contest the 100m and 200m free.

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Sarah Sjostrom Doing 3 Leg Workouts Per Day, Kick is Stronger Than Ever

This could be a revamped Sjostrom once she is allowed to swim 100%, a scary thought considering she already holds 6 individual world records. 

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Lochte, Dressel, Schooling, and Conger All Entered at ISCA Senior Cup

World record holders and Gator Swim Club teammates Ryan Lochte and Caeleb Dressel lead the swimmers competing at next week’s ISCA Senior Cup

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Postponed European Junior C’ships Now Set for Italy

The nation of Italy has been revealed as the new host of the 2021 European Junior Swimming Championships set for July of this year.

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Louisville’s Piszczorowicz Hits 100 Free PB In Lublin

A cluster of Polish swimmers was in aquatic action over the weekend, as athletes convened in Lublin for a two-day long course meet.

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