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Chad le Clos

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“There are many ways of thinking about how I won that gold, and when I watch that race, even now… I also shed a tear thinking about what went into that race and what it meant to me.”

Chad le Clos 200 Butterfly Worlds Win – Post Race Interview

Olympic Champion Chad le Clos began a South African medal run on Wednesday by winning the men’s 200 fly in 1:54.32. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Africa Report, Day 3, Le Clos and Van Der Burgh Both Win Semi-Finals

Cameron Van Der Burgh is flirting with the world record in the 50m breaststroke and Chad Le Clos is the favorite to win the 200 butterfly tomorrow. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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2013 World Championships Day 3 FINALS Real-Time Recaps

Olympic Champion, Matt Grevers, defends his 100 back crown, going 1-2 with teammate David Plummer. (Photo Courtesy: FINA)

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2013 FINA World Championships Day 3 Prelims LIVE Recap

Katinka Hosszu will swim her third individual event, but fifth race overall today in the 200 freestyle – right next to Missy Franklin. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Lima Lunges to the Wall – Day 3 Prelims, 2013 FINA Worlds Photo Vault

Lima lunges to the wall, touching in 27.11 in the 50m breaststroke prelim at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Start Lists Released (Finally) for 2013 World Championships

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu will swim 6 individual events in Barcelona. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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With Phelps Gone, “Nothing’s Changed” for le Clos

Chad le Clos is still giving his full effort in training, even without Phelps to chase. (Photo: Staccioli/Arena)

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SwimSA Saved at Last Minute by SASCOC and FINA with R4.2 Million, USD 245K

“In a country where cricket, soccer and rugby soak up all the media and sponsors, 21 year old Chad Le Clos became a nationally-celebrated icon after beating his idol Michael Phelps in the 200 metre butterfly in London…” (Photo Credit: US PRESSwire)

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2013 Worlds Preview: Le Clos, Matsuda, Korzeniowski Vie for Fly Title

Can Takeshi Matsuda take advantage of a Phelps-less field to win the men’s 200 fly?

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Pereira Out of 400 IM; Brazilian Arrival Set for Saturday

Thiago Pereria, on the eve of departure for Spain, has affirmed that he will not swim the 400 IM at the World Championships. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Young South African Women’s Swimmers Get Strong Financial Backing

Among continuing financial uncertainty in Swimming South Africa, amid the loss of a major sponsor, a group of 8 young talented female swimmers have received a huge boost with the launch of the ‘Get the Girls to Gold’ programme. (Credit: Janna Schulze)

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Worlds Previews: A Young Japanese Contender for Lochte in the Men’s 200 IM

Ryan Lochte’s breaststroke leg should make the difference between him and Kosuke Hagino at Worlds. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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World Championships Preview: Will Le Clos Top Tight Field in 100 Fly?

Chad le Clos is a top contendor swimming for gold in the men’s 100 fly (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)

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Hosszu Adds A 6th Title After Day 3 of Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu continues winning streak, taking first in the women’s 50 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hosszu Racks up 5 Wins in Two Days at Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu isn’t slowing down on her global mystery tour in 2013. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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