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Cate Campbell Details Menstrual-Related Health Scare That Nearly Ended Her Career

“It’s so important to talk about female health and talk about the things that we have to go through and how that impacts us,” says Aussie Cate Campbell.

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Li Bingjie, Zhang Yufei Head Up Chinese Roster For Melbourne

Li Bingjie, who clocked a new 400 freestyle World Record earlier this season, will lead the Chinese roster for the FINA Short Course World Championships.

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Israel’s First Olympic Swimmer Nachum Buch Dies at 89

Israel’s first Olympian and pioneer in Jewish swimming, Nachum Buch, died on November 7th in Melbourne, Australia, at 89.

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Which Female Swimmer Has the Fastest 4-Stroke 800 Meter IM Add-Up?

Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh sparked an interesting question after further-flexing her wide-ranging versatility at last weekend’s U.S. Open.

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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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Melbourne’s Outdoor Pool Will Host 2022 Short Course Worlds (With Expanded Capacity)

The outdoor pool at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is covered, with an expanded 4,000-seat capacity thanks to a temporary grand stand.

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Kyle Chalmers: “I Have 2 Big Boxes I Want to Tick So I Can Retire Happily”

“…There are two more things I want to achieve, which is the world short-course championship and then the [long-course] world championship,” Chalmers said.

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Zac Stubblety-Cook Among Aussie Swimmers Nominated For AIS Sport Performance Awards

After winning Olympic gold in 2021, Stubblety-Cook won the men’s 200 breast at both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games in 2022.

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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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Coach Peter Bishop And Swimmers Chalmers, Wilson, Harris Receive 2022 SASI Awards

The South Australian Sports Institute honors Head Coach Peter Bishop and swimmers Kyle Chalmers, Madi Wilson, and Meg Harris for their 2022 achievements.

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FINA Confirms $2.1 Million Prize Money Pool For 2022 Short Course World Championships

The total amount of prize money handed out at this year’s Short Course World Championships will see a significant decrease compared to last year.

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New Australian Prime Minister Reneges on 2032 Olympic Infrastructure Deal

Australia’s new prime minister pulled out of a federal pledge to split the cost of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic spending with Queensland last week.

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Australia’s Michael Bohl, Matthew Dunn, Nicole Livingstone Receive SA Life Memberships

Swimming Australia awards Life Memberships to Olympic Coach Michael Bohl, FINA Second Vice President Matthew Dunn, and sports commentator Nicole Livingstone.

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Taylor McKeown Finishes Off Big Career Goal in Last Meet Before Retirement

Taylor McKeown checked one last item off her bucket list this weekend before officially calling it quits from competitive swimming.

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Cody Simpson Laying 100 Butterfly Groundwork in Queensland

Cody Simpson cruised to the top of the podium in the men’s 100m butterfly event while competing at the Queensland LC Preparation Meet.

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