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Bobby Finke Annihilates American Record in 1650 at SECs With 14:12

The Florida distance swimmers have been on fire at the 2020 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships in Auburn, Alabama. Not long after an American record from Kieran Smith in the 500 free on Wednesday, Bobby Finke absolutely torched the 1650 free American record with a 14:12.08.

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Tennessee Women’s Swimming and Diving Clinch First SEC Team Title in School History; Florida Men Win Eighth Straight

The Tennessee women’s swimming and diving team made history on Saturday night at the 2020 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships with their first ever SEC team title in school history.

Peaty Shocked By His Speed As He Lays Down 26.83 In 50br At McCullagh International

Adam Peaty was taken aback by his own performance as he flew straight to the top of the 50m breaststroke world rankings with a time of 26.83 at the McCullagh International in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Tokyo Olympic Games: Cancellation D-Day Late May Over “New War” Coronavirus, Says Dick Pound

Late May is the deadline by which the International Olympic Committee and Tokyo 2020 Games organisers will have to make a decision on whether to proceed, postpone or cancel as a result of the threat posed by the coronavirus now spreading around the globe.

Swimmers Concerned About Threat of Canceling Olympics Over Coronavirus

Some of the top swimmers in the world are speaking about the concerns of the coronavirus and its affect on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After all, Olympic athletes train for four years for this stage, and that could be taken away if the coronavirus is still a deadly factor around the world.

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