swimming
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Olympic swimming legend Mike Burton dies at 79
Mike Burton, the first American to win consecutive Olympic 1,500-meter freestyle golds, has died at 79 following a battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Collegiate Swimming Programs Unveil 2026-27 Schedules Amid Focus on Facility Standards
LSU and UNI have finalized their 2026-27 swimming and diving schedules, highlighting a season of rigorous competition leading to the NCAA championships in Austin.
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Berlin Swimming Event Cancelled Amid Racist Backlash
A Berlin theatre cancelled a private swimming event for Black children after facing threats and intense criticism from right-wing political figures.
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Ukrainian Swimmer Nikita Sheremet Sets National Record to Win 50m Freestyle Gold at 2026 European Championships
Nikita Sheremet claimed his first European gold in the 50m freestyle, clocking 21.13 seconds to set a new Ukrainian national record on the final day in Paris.
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Irish Sporting Excellence Overshadowed by Broadcasting Tensions
Irish athletes shine in Paris and Birmingham, but public frustration over RTÉ’s limited coverage has forced viewers to switch to the BBC for live updates.
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Sara Curtis Sets New 50m Backstroke World Record in Paris
Virginia sophomore Sara Curtis claimed gold at the 2026 European Swimming Championships, shattering her own world record in the 50m backstroke with a 26.56 finish.
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Australia Dominates 2026 Commonwealth Games Swimming, Secures 37 Gold Medals
Australia concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games swimming events in Glasgow with a historic 76-medal haul, including a clean sweep of all eight relay races.
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Kharun Edges Dressel; Grimes and Erisman Dominate Day 3 at 2026 U.S. National Championships
Ilya Kharun topped the 100m fly while Katie Grimes and Ryan Erisman claimed dominant IM titles, signaling a shift in American swimming at the 2026 Nationals.
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Australian Swimmers Secure $1.27M in Bonuses Amidst Historic Commonwealth Games Success
Australia’s swim team earned $1.27 million in performance bonuses from billionaire Gina Rinehart following a record-breaking 37-gold medal haul in Glasgow.
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Adam Ramsay-Peaty Questions Future After Emotional Commonwealth Bronze
After winning bronze in the 100m breaststroke, Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions his future in the event amid personal challenges and mental strain.
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Adam Peaty Claims Bronze in 100m Breaststroke as Sam Williamson Takes Commonwealth Gold
Adam Peaty earned a bronze medal in the men’s 100m breaststroke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Australia’s Sam Williamson took gold.
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2026 Commonwealth Games: Breaststroke Contenders and Veteran Ambitions in Glasgow
As the 2026 Commonwealth Games approach in Glasgow, elite swimmers prepare for high-stakes breaststroke events while veterans like Max Litchfield seek elusive gold.
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Savannah Hosts Inaugural Long Course Peach State Swim Championships
Young swimmers from across Georgia gathered in Savannah this weekend for the 2026 Peach State Championship, a key qualifier for the upcoming state tournament.
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Summer McIntosh Shatters 15-Year-Old World Record in 200m Butterfly
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh clocked 2:01.65 in Montreal, breaking the last remaining women’s world record from the 2009 ‘supersuit’ era.
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Leon Marchand Withdraws from French Championships; Commit Swimming Updates Data Tools
Olympic champion Leon Marchand withdraws from French Championships due to injury, while Commit Swimming launches new integrated performance analytics for coaches.