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2013 World University Games - Russia

The history of the 27th World University Games (WUG) started long before its due date. Kazan was announced as the host city for the 2013 Summer Universiade in Brussels on May 31, 2008. The 27th World University Games in Kazan will be the first Universiade, and even more, the first high-profile multi-sport event in the history of modern Russia.

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2011 World University Games - China

The Universiade (World University Games) is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a combination of the words "University" and "olympiad". Swimming has been one of the event's competed sports since the inaugural edition, after not being included in 1975.

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Kiwi swimmers seal selection for Pan Pacific Championships

Rotorua swimmer Kane Radford has cemented his place in the New Zealand team for the Pan Pacific Championships.

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Radford makes it three at State NZ Open Water Championship

Rotorua swimmer Kane Radford showed his class in winning his third straight victory at the State New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo today.

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Radford returns to chase more open water swimming success

A Kiwi link more than 5000kms away is the key to the reinvigorated open water swim hopes of Rotorua’s Kane Radford.

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International Flavour to State Open Water Championships

The State New Zealand Open Water Championships take on an international flavour in Taupo next week.

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Radford and Ryan lead NZ team to Oceania Championships

The New Zealand Open Water swimming team for the 2014 Oceania Championships has been confirmed today.

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Open water swimmers test against the best in Canada

Open water swimmers Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby will begin their race preparation for the Pan Pacific Championships when they compete in the next stages of the FINA 10km Open Water World Cup.

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Webby has solid hit out in lead up to Pan Pacs

Charlotte Webby had a personal best result in an international 10km swim in Canada this morning (NZT), finishing 8th in the FINA 10km Open Water World Cup at Lake St. Jean.

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Radford and Webby step it up at FINA 10km World Cup

Open Water swimmers Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby both had improved performances at the latest FINA 10km Marathon Open Water World Cup event at Lake Magog in Canada.

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Open Water Swimmers Take First Plunge Towards Rio Olympics

Swimmers will take their first splash towards the Rio Olympics at the State New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo this weekend.

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Radford, Baker Defend National Open Water Swim Honours

Rotorua’s Kane Radford and Australian-based Cara Baker retained their titles in the State New Zealand Open Water Swim Championships in Taupo today.

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Double Honours for Baker, Radford at State NZ Open Water Championships

It proved a successful double for Kane Radford and Cara Baker on the second day of the State New Zealand Open Water Swim Championships in Taupo today.

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State NZ Open Swimming Championships - Day 3 Wrap

Paralympics stars Sophie Pascoe and Mary Fisher stole the limelight with two world records each on the third day of the State New Zealand Swimming Championships in Auckland today.

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Palmer Leads Swim Team to Kazan

Two-time Olympian Hayley Palmer will lead a team of eight New Zealand swimmers to the World University Games to be held in Kazan, Russia from 6-17 July.

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Semi-Final for Kiwi's in Russia

The first day of swimming at the World University Games kicked off in Russia overnight with some solid performances from the New Zealand team.

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McGill Progresses in Kazan

Day three of the World University Games saw another Kiwi progress past the heats, and this time it was Emily McGill from the Capital Swim Club.

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A Near Miss on Day Four in Kazan

It was a tough day at the office for the New Zealand swim team on day four at the World University Games. The Kiwi’s struggled to progress beyond the heats as the competition continues to produce world class performances.

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Kiwi Relay Team Just Outside Finals Berth

It was a quiet day for the Kiwis on day seven at the World University Games. Matthew Glassford was the only individual representative in the 400m Individual Medley, and the women’s medley relay team took to the pool for the first and only relay of the championships due to the small New Zealand contingent.

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Open Water Event Highlights Final Day of Championships

On the last day of action at the Universiade in Kazan, open water specialists Charlotte Webby and Troy Balvert produced strong performances in the 10km event.

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Kiwi Swimmers Dip Toes in Water Across Tasman

New Zealand swimmers had their first competitive outing of the season across the Tasman over the weekend.

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Balvert grabs final medal at Oceania Championships

Otago’s Troy Balvert won a bronze medal in the 10km open water swim in New Caledonia today.

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Crosland leads swimmers to double figures at Oceania Championships

The New Zealand swim team moved into double figures in the medal count on the third day of action in the pool at the Oceania championships in New Caledonia.

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Counties Manukau swimmer grabs gold at Oceania Championships

Counties Manukau swimmer Carsten Corazza scored New Zealand’s second gold medal at the FINA Oceania Championships in New Caledonia tonight (NZ time).

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Foote wins first NZ medal in Oceania swimming

Wellington’s Isaac Foote has won the first medal for New Zealand on the opening day of competition in the Oceania Swimming Championships in Noumea.

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State New Zealand Swim Championships – Day 3 Wrap

While there were two more Olympic qualifying times set, it was a remarkable performance from an untried group of four men that brought the house down on the third night of finals at the State New Zealand Swimming Championships in Auckland tonight.

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Baker, Radford keep Olympic dreams alive in open water swim

While Cara Baker and Kane Radford had to play second fiddle to the Australians, their Olympic dreams remain alive after today’s State New Zealand Open Water 10km Championship in Taupo.

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10TH Oceania Championships - New Zealand

The Oceania Swimming Championships are currently held every 2 years, in even years. They are organized by the Oceania Swimming Association, and feature teams representing countries and islands from that region. The championships include open water, pool and synchronised swimming. New Zealand are hosts for the 2014 Oceania Championships.

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Brothers pair up for Open Water World Cup events

Balvert brothers, Troy and Luke, are partnering up for the upcoming FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup meets in China and Hong Kong.

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Balvert tested against world class field in China

A blistering world class field, and pace, isn’t deterring Troy Balvert after his first of two races in China for the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup.

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Webby earns best World Cup swimming result

Taranaki open water swimmer Charlotte Webby has enjoyed the best result of her international career, finishing fifth in the final round of the FINA Marathon World Cup in Hong Kong.

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Kiwi swimmers head across ditch for Aussie competition

Youth Olympic and Junior Pan Pacific medallists are among the list of Kiwi swimmers heading across the ditch to compete in the Queensland Championships and Victorian Age Group Championships starting this weekend.

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Radford, Webby earn world open water swim selection

New Zealand open water champions Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have booked places in the national team for July’s world championships in Russia.

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Kiwi open water swimmers compete in Mexico

Four Kiwi open water swimmers will take to the waters of Mexico this weekend in the fourth leg of the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2015.

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Top 16 for Radford, Webby in Mexico

New Zealand open water stars Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby both finished 16th in deep fields for the fourth round of the FINA/Hosa 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup in Mexico.

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World championship team in action this weekend

The team to compete at the 16th FINA World Championships will be in action across a number of meets over the next few days as part of their preparation for Kazan.

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Capp collects at Australian Grand Prix

Nathan Capp showed encouraging form on the second day of the Australian Grand Prix meet in Townsville.

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Radford, Webby finish 11th in FINA 10km World Cup

Eleven proved a popular number for New Zealand swimmers Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby in the latest round of the FINA 10km World Cup in Portugal.

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Strong New Zealand team for Oceania Championships

Swimming New Zealand has named a 35-strong team to compete in the Oceania Championships in Fiji in June.

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Gasson leads way as New Zealand win four gold medals

New Zealand swimmers won four titles on the opening day of pool finals at the 11th Oceania Championships in Fiji.

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Gisborne swimmer claims open water title in Fiji

Gisborne swimmer Matthew Scott has won the 5km Open Water title in an exciting encounter at the Oceania Championships in Fiji.

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Olympian heads swim team to Oceania Championships

A 31-strong New Zealand swim team will contest the 11th Oceania Championships in Suva, Fiji starting on Monday.

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Radford, Webby earn Olympic open water qualifying showdown

Open water swimmers Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have earned the opportunity to compete in the final qualifying event in the 10km marathon swim for the Rio Olympics.

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Gisborne swimmer claims open water title in Fiji

Gisborne swimmer Matthew Scott has won the 5km Open Water title in an exciting encounter at the Oceania Championships in Fiji.

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11th Oceania Championships 2016

11th Oceania Championships 2016

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New Zealand swimmers head across the Tasman

Eighty-six New Zealand swimmers from 33 clubs are heading across the Tasman this month for significant championship events in Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Young Kiwi swimmers secure victories in Australian meets

Gisborne swimmer Josh Taylor-Martin bagged the double at the Victorian Age Swimming Championships in Melbourne.

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Webby leads way with open water victory in Australia

National open water champion Charlotte Webby has earned an early season win across the Tasman.

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Radford, Webby lead journey to world championships

Defending champions Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have more at stake than national titles in the New Zealand Open Water Swimming Championships in Taupo at the weekend.

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Radford claims fourth national open water swimming title

Kane Radford retained his national title in the New Zealand Open Water 10km Championships at Lake Taupo today.

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Radford, Hayes claim open water swim double

Kane Radford and Penelope Hayes made it a double this weekend claiming the 5km New Zealand Open Water Championship honours at Lake Taupo today.

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Open Water swimmers splash out for Rio at Epic Swim in Taupo

The Rio Olympic aspiration for the country’s leading marathon swimmers ramps up at the New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo this weekend.

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Ryan and Webby take on challengers for open water swim titles in Taupo

The experienced Phillip Ryan and Charlotte Webby will face a barrage of young challengers at the New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo this weekend.

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Webby retains title, debut win for Scott in open water swimming

Taranaki swimmer Charlotte Webby retained her honours in the New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo.

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Webby retains title, debut win for Scott in open water swimming

Taranaki swimmer Charlotte Webby retained her honours in the New Zealand Open Water Championships in Taupo.

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Webby qualifies for World Champs

Multi-national champion Charlotte Webby has been selected for the 2017 FINA World Championships after the Australian Open Water Championships near Adelaide in South Australia.

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Swimmers impress in shakedown for Rio Olympics

Swimming New Zealand is encouraged by both the quality and quantity of performances looking ahead to the Rio Olympics.

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Boyle, Robinson beat qualifying standard for Rio Olympics

Kiwi star Lauren Boyle and Emma Robinson both went under the qualifying time for the Rio 2016 Olympics on the opening night of New Zealand Open Swimming Championships in Auckland.

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