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Kosuke Hagino’s Retirement Announcement Now Official

We reported this past August that Olympic medalist Kosuke Hagino was set to retire later this year and the man has now made it official.

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Key Takeaways From FINA World Cup Doha: Tom Shields Doesn’t Quit

Let’s review the key takeaways from the FINA World Cup stop in Doha, which just concluded yesterday from Hamad Aquatics Center.

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South Korean Teen Sensation Hwang Sunwoo Hits 1:41.17 200 Free in Doha

The 18-year-old Hwang out-dueled South African teenager Matt Sates, the world junior record holder in the event, on Saturday in Doha.

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South Korea’s Han Dakyung, Ryu Jiwon Smash National Record in Women’s 800 Free

Both women were 11-plus seconds under the previous national record, set by Jo Hyun-Ju in 2015. Han ultimately came out on top in 8:24.06.

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Daiya Seto To Train In the United States, Officially Turns Pro

Read up on the latest news involving Japan’s superstar Daiya Seto, including Short Course Worlds and his future training plans.

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Japan Pulls Out Of 2021 Short Course World Championships

Japan made a surprising announcement today regarding its participation at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships.

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Hwang Sunwoo Breaks Park Tae Hwan’s South Korean Record in 100 Free

18-year old Hwang Sunwoo broke a South Korean Record that was previously held by the country’s best-known swimmer, Park Tae-hwan.

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2021 FINA World Cup – Doha: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Australia’s Kyle Chalmers headlines a loaded field in the men’s 100 free on Day 2 finals at the 2021 FINA World Cup stop in Doha.

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Hwang Sunwoo Leads Stacked 100 Free Field At Day 2 Prelims of Doha World Cup

The 18-year-old put up a time of 47.08 to lead the likes of Jesse Puts, Kyle Chalmers and Vladimir Morozov in the men’s 100 free preliminaries.

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Hwang Sunwoo Leads Onslaught Of Korean Records In Doha

Korean 18-year-old Hwang Sunwoo earned himself another national record, grabbing 100m IM bronze here in Doha in a personal best.

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2021 FINA World Cup – Doha: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

American Tom Shields will vie for his third consecutive win in the men’s 100 fly on the opening day of competition at the FINA World Cup stop in Doha.

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2021 FINA World Cup Boasts Small Fields But Huge Battles

Stop #3 of the FINA World Cup Series in Doha, Qatar begins on Thursday, with some major league talent ready to take the stage.

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Tatsumi International Swimming Center Set To Become Ice Rink

Storied aquatic facility Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center is about to undergo some major changes over the next several years.

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Singapore & Coach Stephan Widmer Agree To Part Ways, Possible Arrival in China?

The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) has confirmed today that national team coach Stephan Widmer will be leaving his post prematurely.

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Yasuhiro Koseki Fires Off 25.91 50 Breast Asian Record At 29 Years Of Age

29-year-old Yasuhiro Koseki became Japan’s first-ever man to get under the 26-second threshold in the short course meters 50 breaststroke.

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