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Ian Thorpe

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"For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in."

Olympic Gold Medalist Ariarne Titmus Will Make Her TV Debut as SC Worlds Commentator

Rooney, Titmus, and Thorpe will be providing insight on Short Course Worlds races as members of the Chanel Nine broadcast team

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Pieter van den Hoogenband Nominato Chef de Mission Per Parigi 2024

Il tre volte campione olimpico di nuoto Pieter van den Hoogenband è stato nominato Chef de Mission per i Giochi Olimpici di Parigi 2024

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Dutch Legend Pieter van den Hoogenband Appointed as Chef de Mission for Paris 2024

Four-time Olympic swimming legend Pieter van den Hoogenband has been appointed Chef de Mission of TeamNL for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Ian Thorpe Contro La Decisione FINA Sugli Atleti Transgender

Ian Thorpe si è espresso contro la decisione della FINA di bandire le donne transgender dalle competizioni femminili d’élite

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Ian Thorpe on FINA’s Transgender Ban: “They’ve Actually Got It Wrong”

Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe spoke out against FINA’s decision to ban transgender women from elite female competitions in a recent interview. 

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Will 200 Freestylers Finally Produce Sub-1:45 Swims On A Regular Basis?

David Popovici has brought new life to the men’s 200 freestyle, becoming the first man since 2009 to break 1:43 this past summer.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 79% Pick Ryan Lochte As Michael Phelps’ Greatest Rival

With longevity and competitiveness across a number of events, fans believe Ryan Lochte was the Michael Phelps’ best rival during his career.

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The Surprising Missing Piece On Pieter van den Hoogenband’s Swimming Resume

One of the greatest swimmers of his generation, van den Hoogenband shockingly never won a Long Course World Championship title.

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Da Popov A Popovici: I Secondi 50m Più Veloci Della Storia Nei 100 Stile

Popovici non è solo il detentore del record del mondo, ma anche colui che ha chiuso i 100 stile per più volte sotto i 25 secondi

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2022 Swimming Australia Awards Instagram Vault

Swimming Australia and featured swimmers like Katja Dedekind and Rowan Crothers share captured moments at the 2022 Swimming Australia Awards via Instagram.

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Legends Headline Inaugural Swimming Australia Hall of Fame Class

5 legends become the first to be celebrated in the new Swimming Australia Hall of Fame, with the inductees unveiled at…

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David Popovici, de 17 años, rompe el récord mundial de 100 libre con 46.86

13 años después, por fin ha caído el récord mundial de 100 libre de César Cielo. Lo ha hecho el adolescente de 17 años David Popovici.

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David Popovici Goes 46.86, Breaks Cielo’s 13-Year Old 100 Free World Record

After thirteen years, Cesar Cielo’s 100 free world record has finally been taken down, and 17-year-old David Popovici was the swimmer that did the deed.

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Norvy Clontz Swims 3:50 in the 400 Free, Fastest American 15-Year Old Ever

Norvy Clontz of SwimMAC Carolina is now the fastest American 15-year old ever in the 400 meter freestyle after a 3:50 on Wednesday in Irvine.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Adam Peaty will be out for redemption in the final of the men’s 50 breaststroke after falling short in both the 100 breast here and the 50 four years ago.

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