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Lilly King Says International Swimming League Will Help Extend Athlete Careers

American star Lilly King has said the International Swimming League (ISL) will help athletes prolong their careers at the top level ahead of the competition’s inaugural event this weekend. Some…

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Video: Moose Rescued from New Hampshire Swimming Pool by Officers

A young bull moose has been rescued from a New Hampshire swimming pool after he fell in and was unable to escape unassisted. Television station WMUR (h/t The Guardian) reported…

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Swim Star Shayna Jack Talks Turmoil Following Doping Allegations

Australian swimming starlet Shayna Jack has discussed the turmoil of having yet to receive a letter from the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) detailing to anti-doping charges lobbied against her.…

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Cancer Survivor Sarah Thomas Becomes First Person to Swim Channel 4 Times

Breast cancer survivor Sarah Thomas became the first person to swim the English Channel four times non-stop, covering a gargantuan distance of around 134 miles (215 kilometres) over the course…

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Video: Humpback Whales Playing Alongside Dolphins and Surfers

Humpback whales are some of the largest animals living on the planet, but footage has recently emerged showing the gentle giants are just playful characters at heart. The video, understood…

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Brock Whiston Breaks 200m World Record at Para-swimming Championships

Brock Whiston took gold in the SM8 200-metre individual medley on Saturday, denying British team-mate Alice Tai her seventh final victory of this summer’s competition. American Jessica Long finished second…

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Team GB Duo Win Maiden World Golds at 2019 Para Swimming Championships

Great Britain leapt back to the top of the medal table at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships on Wednesday after Maisie Summers-Newton and Louise Fiddes each won their first…

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Teenage Swim Champion Warns of Dangers After Molester Coach Arrested

A teenage swimming champion has warned youngsters like herself to be vigilant in the sport after her coach was arrested for allegedly molesting the child while she was under his…

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Singapore Swim Star Joseph Schooling Targeting Return to the Top at Tokyo 2020

Joseph Schooling stunned the world when he beat swimming icon Michael Phelps to the 100-metre butterfly gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but his star hasn’t risen as many…

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Florida Alligators Filmed Climbing Fences, Swimming in the Street

The alligators in Florida are renowned as a frequent sight in the state. However, the reptilian rascals have taken root in the suburban streets of St. Petersburg this past week…