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United States, Australia Fail To Advance To Finals In 4×100 Freestyle Relay

In an unfortunate series of events, the United States’ men’s 4×100 freestyle relay failed to qualify for finals with a lack luster 3:16.01 that tied for 11th place. IMAGE: Team USA behind the blocks before the prelims relay.

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Alexandra Wenk Sets New German National Record in 100 Fly

In the semi-final heat of the women’s 100 fly, Germany’s Alexandra Wenk swam a 57.77 to qualify 7th for the finals at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Finals Preview

Sun Yang will look to win his second straight title and third straight medal in the men’s 400 freestyle

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Katinka Hosszu Breaks European Record in 200 IM in Prelims

Katinka Hosszu has broken her own European Record and swum the fastest time in textile in the women’s 200 IM.

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Aimee Willmott in latest Funkita photo shoot before Kazan

We catch up with Aimee Willmott, pictured here with Turkish swimmer Ekaterina Avramova before World Championships kick off.

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Adam Peaty still waiting for 50 breast World Record to be ratified

It’s been nearly a year since Great Britain’s Adam Peaty broke the world record in the 50 breaststroke, but the record has yet to be ratified by FINA due to an administrative error involving blood testing.

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6 Swimmers to Watch, All the links you need for the 2015 World Championships

Vlad Morozov and Team Russia welcome the world’s best to Kazan for the 2015 World Champs. We’ve got all the info you need to follow along here.

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2015 World Championship Preview: Women’s 50 Butterfly

Sarah Sjostrom looks like a slam dunk to take home the women’s 50 fly title in Kazan.

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25k Winner Ruffini Proposes To Girlfriend On World Champs Podium

After winning the gold in the 25k at FINA World Champs yesterday, Italian Simone Ruffini proposed to his girlfriend on the podium.

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Aimee Willmott Wants To Add World Medal To Collection

It’s been two of years of close finishes for Aimee Willmott. The 22 year old, however, believes that these near misses have made her more dedicated and focused throughout this entire season.

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Simone Ruffini Overcomes Stomach Issues to Win Men’s 25KM Race

In a post-race interview after winning the men’s 25k on Saturday at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Italian Simone…

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2015 World Championship Preview: Women’s 200 Butterfly

Franziska Hentke of Germany will look to back up her top time in the world this year with a world championship gold medal.

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Ruffini and Cunha Take 25 km Event in Kazan

Italian Simone Ruffini and Brazilian Ana Marcela Cunha won the 25 km open water event in Kazan…

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Biedermann Predicts 1:44 to Win 200 Free in Kazan

One day before the start of the pool competition at the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Germany’s world…

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Hannah Miley Using Kazan As Stepping Stone For Rio

Hannah Miley, now a veteran of the British team, has been a regular finalist at the World and Olympic level…

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