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A Look at Japan's Rich History in the 200 Breaststroke

A Look at Japan's Rich History in the 200 Breaststroke Although the last two editions of the Olympic Games have been a struggle for Japan, the country's history in the men's 200-meter breaststroke remains a strength. A pair of athletes advanced to the finals of the event at the Paris Games, and the ...

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Maccabiah Games Postponed By One Year Due to Wars in Israel

Maccabiah Games Postponed By One Year Due to Wars in Israel The Maccabiah Games, the quadrennial event referred to as the "Jewish Olympics," have been postponed by one year due to ongoing conflicts in Israel. The Maccabiah organization announced that due to "Operation Rising Lion," which began with ...

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Increased Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future

Once Largely Dismissed, Data Usage is Taking Swimming Into the Future Russell Mark knew the look before coaches even had to open their mouths.  It was the early 2000s, and Mark had worked his way from a research assistant to a biomechanics analyst with USA Swimming. Using video technology, he prepar...

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Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever

Winning By a Tenth: Why Starts Matter More Than Ever In swimming, just tenths or even hundredths of a second often separate medalists from non-medalists. The difference between winning and losing, standing on the podium or missing it, or qualifying for a championship final often comes down to a razo...