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Shinri Shioura

Ruta Meilutyte lights it up on the first night of Mare Nostrum

Ruta Meilutyte won the 100 breaststroke destroying the field by almost three full seconds in a blazing 1:05.20 setting meet…

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Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too

Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)

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Japan Announces World Championship Roster; Kitajima Relays-Only

Kosuke Kitajima made the roster for the World Championships, but will swim only the medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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12-Year Old Girl Goes 2:25 in 200 Breast; Shioura Breaks 50 Freestyle Record

A 12-year old breaststroker has taken Japanese swimming by storm. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kosuke Hagino Crushes Asian Record in 400 IM; Kitajima Wins 100 Breaststroke

In what was a slow day overall to kick of Japan’s four-day National Championship, Kosuke Hagino mutulated his own Asian continental record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Terakawa Breaks Japanese Record in Continued Focus on Shorter Backstrokes

Aya Terakawa gave up the 200 backstroke in a head-scratching decision last year, but the move has paid off so far. (File photo courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Akihiro Skips 100 Breaststroke After World Record in 200

With Yamaguchi out, Shinri Shioura had to lift Japan on the final day of their National Sports Festival (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Yamaguchi Breaks Japanese Junior Breaststroke Record at Japan Open

(Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Four Meets in Four Weeks for Young Japanese Swimmers Lead to National Records, Several Top 10 Times

Whilst much of the international focus has been on big-time meets like the USA Swimming National Championships, the World University Games,…

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Final Thoughts from the 2011 World University Games

The World University Games are always a meet that must be viewed with an eye of skepticism. For many international…

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