Mary Slaney (athletics) – American who was world 1500 and 3,000 metres champion in 1983, born 1958. Michael Marsh (athletics) – American winner of 200m Olympic gold in 1992, born 1967. Luis Boa Morte ...

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July 31, 2025 - World Aquatics has extended its exclusive U.S. media rights agreement with NBC Sports through 2028, in a deal ...

Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi's participation aged 12 at the world championships has ...