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Dec 17, 2022
Daiya Seto makes history as three more records fall at short-course worlds
Daiya Seto became the first swimmer ever to claim six straight world titles in the same event at a short-course championships.
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Dec 13, 2022
Global swimming federation FINA rebrands as World Aquatics
The organization said the move was meant to symbolize inclusivity for all aquatic disciplines, not just swimming.
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Jun 24, 2022
U.S. coach recounts her dramatic rescue of Anita Alvarez after swimmer fainted in pool
'It was a big scare. I had to jump in because the lifeguards weren't doing it.'
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Jun 23, 2022
Martina Navratilova calls out IOC over lack of leadership on transgender issue
Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports.
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Jun 20, 2022
FINA votes to effectively ban transgender swimmers from women's events
FINA's decision is the strictest by any Olympic sports body.
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Dec 14, 2019
Swimming World honors Daiya Seto for achievements this year
Daiya Seto, one of Japan's elite swimmers of the 21st century, was recently recognized for his top accomplishments this year.
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Jul 27, 2019
Two South Koreans dead and water polo athletes hurt in nightclub collapse in Gwangju
Two South Koreans died and several others, including athletes participating in the World Aquatics Championships, were injured when an upper floor of a nightclub collapsed in the southern city of Gwangju early on Saturday, a fire department official said.
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Jul 19, 2018
JSF chief Tsuyoshi Aoki disappointed 2020 Olympics won't showcase swimming finals in prime time
The Japan Swimming Federation conceded defeat on Thursday in its effort to have the 2020 Tokyo Olympics swimming finals aired domestically in the evening.

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