Catch the explosive highlights from the opening night at MSAC! Revisit the standout swims and moments and see how Night 1 unfolded in the pool at Swim GP.
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Swim GP Night 1 Highlights | Wide World of Sports
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Kazakhstan Aquatics President Detained In Corruption Investigation | Sport & Politics
Nurlan Zhakupov, president of Qazaq Aquatics and chairman of Kazakhstanโs sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna, has been detained on suspicion of a corruption-related offence. Kazakhstanโs National Security Committee has said that investigative procedures are underway but has not disclosed details of the alleged offence.
The official Qazaq Aquatics website identifies Nurlan Zhakupov as federation president, while his corporate biography says he has held the position since March 2025.
Read the aquatics-focused report at Sport & Politics (subscription required), or the accessible report at The Times of Central Asia.

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David Popovici | Off The Pitch | Inter
DAVID POPOVICI ๐โโ๏ธ | OFF THE PITCH EP.12 ๐ค๐A new episode of Off the Pitch featuring David Popovici
The Romanian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist in the men’s 200m freestyle at Paris 2024
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Maxime Grousset’s Butterfly Innovation | SwimPad With James Gibson | World Aquatics
Maxime Grousset's Unique First Two Butterfly Strokes | SwimPad with James GibsonInnovation is always exciting in swimming, especially when it comes to technique!
In this episode of SwimPad, James Gibson breaks down what makes Maxime Grousset’s butterfly unique. From skipping the kick during his first two strokes to reducing drag before transitioning into a more traditional technique, discover how this small but fascinating adjustment makes a difference!
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Why Tatjana Smith Left?! – And The R1.1 Million Bill Waiting | Liam Jacobs
Why Tatjana smith LEFT?! – And the R55k BILL waiting for SA swimmersIn this video I follow the money behind Tatjana Smith’s switch: a leaked Swimming SA circular, the federation’s own figures on who pays for high performance, and Tatjana’s reasons for leaving, in her own words.
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Good Samaritan Rescues Driver From Retention Pond | WRAL
Good Samaritan rescues driver from retention pondA good Samaritan heroically rescued a driver who had crashed into a retention pond. Both individuals involved in the accident were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Alarming New Details Emerge In Death Of Veteran LAPD Diver Who Drowned During Socal Training Exercise | Yahoo! | CBS LA
LAPD investigating officer's death during dive training in Orange CountyA veteran Los Angeles Police Department diver who died during a training exercise in Huntington Beach last week was in a backyard pool at the time and may have been using a specialized underwater device, according to a new report.
Read Yahoo!
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South Africa’s Swimming Troubles Make Waves As Tatjana Smith Switches Sides | CapeTalk
South Africa's swimming troubles make waves as Tatjana Smith switches sidesLester Kiewit speaks to Robbie Taylor, CEO of SA Water Polo, about Tatjana Smith deciding to no longer swim for South Africa. She will instead represent The Netherlands.
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โI Couldnโt Breatheโ: Lee County Senior Olympics Swimmer Recalls Near-fatal Pneumonia | Gulf Coast News
โI couldnโt breatheโ: Lee County Senior Olympics swimmer recalls near-fatal pneumoniaA Lee County woman shares her story of survival after pneumonia nearly claimed her life, urging others to listen to their bodies and seek timely medical care.
