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Minna Atherton

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Atherton discussed the Open Nationals race with Australian press after Friday’s final. “It was pretty intimidating,” she said. “But I was just going for the experience and to learn how to race against the older girls. It was a really good experience. I’m looking forward to my races tomorrow and throughout the rest of the year.”

2015 Swammy Awards: Viktoria Gunes, World Jr Swimmer of the Year

Turkey’s Viktoria Zeynep Gunes not only rose to the top of the world in junior swimming, she actually rose to the top of the senior level as well.

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Minna Atherton Takes Sole Possession of 100 Back Junior World Record

Previously tied for the Junior World Record in the 100 backstroke, Australia’s Minna Atherton nabbed the record all for herself Wednesday with a 59.37 at the Queensland Championships.

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Campbell Posts World’s Top Time in the 50 Freestyle in Brisbane

Cate Campbell won the women’s 50 freestyle at the Queensland Championships in a time of 24.12…

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McEvoy and Campbell Post World’s Top Times in Brisbane

Both Cameron McEvoy and Cate Campbell posted times in the 100 freestyle at the 2015 Queensland Swimming Championships which have them sitting atop of the world rankings…

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Ashwood, Cate Campbell, Larkin Talk Aussie SC Championships (Video)

Aussie All Stars prepare to claim titles at the 2015 Australian Short Course Championships.

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2015 Australian SC C’ships Preview: Aussie All Stars In Full Force

The lightning-fast Campbell sisters are just 2 of the stellar swimmers set to compete at the Australian SC Championships this week.

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Queensland Wins 7th-Straight Australian States Teams Title

Queensland got off to a flying start and didn’t look back on their way to winning their 7th straight State…

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Kyle Chalmers Leads South Australia Team to State Team Championships

Kyle Chalmers represented Australia at both the Junior and Senior World Championships this year, and now will represent South Australia at the country’s domestic team competition.

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Larkin, Campbell Among Australian Stars up for Swimmer of the Year Awards

The stars of the pool will parade down the blue carpet from 2pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre as they celebrate 2015 and a year to remember just 12 months out from the Olympics.

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15 World Junior and 38 Championships Records Fall in Singapore

The fifth edition of the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships established 15 World Junior Records and 38 Championship Records during the six-day competition.

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Andrew, Gunes Earn FINA Swimmer Of The Meet Honors

Michael Andrew earned FINA male swimmer of the meet honors after winning 5 medals and swimming 25 races in the 6 day competition

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Russian Women Smash 4x100m Medley Junior World Record

The Russians have shown great strength in the relays in Singapore, capping it off with a new junior world record from the women’s 4x100m medley team

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2015 FINA Junior World Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

With a new personal best time, Canada’s Taylor Ruck topped the prelims of the women’s 200 free in 1:59.34. Her previous best was a 1:59.79 from 2015 U.S. Junior Nationals.

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Grieshop Wins Gold, Fa’amausili Strikes Back to Highlight Day 5 at Junior World Championships

Team USA’s Sean Grieshop blasted the final 50 of the men’s 400 I.M. in 27.94, tearing through his best time to win the event in 4:15.67.

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Australia Breaks Junior World Record In 400m Freestyle Relay

Fresh off a silver medal performance in the 50m backstroke, Minna Atherton helped her Australian teammates to a gold medal and new junior world record in the 400m free relay to close out day 5

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