Caeleb Dressel secured his second individual race for the Paris Olympics, reaffirming his status as one of the top swimmers in the world after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Meanwhile, Katie Ledecky continued her dominance, and Kate Douglass emerged as...
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Dressel and Ledecky Shine at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Douglass Impresses
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Gold for Dutch Synchronized Swimmers Noortje and Bregje de Brouwer in Belgrade
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Longtime Dream Realized: Bill May to Make Historic Debut as Male Artistic Swimmer at Paris Olympics
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Aruba’s Maureen Croes Makes Waves as Vice-President of World Aquatics Federation
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History Maker to Top 8: Mikel Schreuders Finishes 7th in 50m Breaststroke World Final
Mikel Schreuders etched his name in Aruban sporting history when he qualified for the men's 50m breaststroke final at the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships. But the fairytale didn't end there. Schreuders battled seasoned veterans and rising stars in an...
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