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Makovich breaks 400 IM junior record on final day of Russian Champs

On the final day of the Russian National Championships 17-year old Semen Makovich stole the show breaking the Russian junior national…

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Evgeny Korotyshkin posts world best in 100 butterfly

Olympic silver medalist Evgeny Korotyshkin won the men’s 100 butterfly in a time of 51.53, which is the fastest done…

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Morozov puts up first 47 of the year at Russian Nationals

Vladimir Morozov is having what you could call a good year since London. He started out by winning both the…

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Impressive men’s 100 freestyle on Day 4 of Russian Championships

In the race of the evening, the men’s 100 freestyle semi-final six men went under the FINA A standard and…

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14-Year Old Ustinova Faster Than Missy at Same Age on Day 2 of 2013 Russian Cup

Arkady Vyatchanin went toe-to-toe in the men’s 100 backstroke final, and a young women’s backstroker put up an amazing time in the 200. (Stock Photo: Tim binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Five more swims three more wins for Hosszu at the Salnikov Cup

On the second night of the Salnikov Cup Hungarian Katinka Hosszu added three more wins for a total of seven…

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American Laura Sogar Qualifies first in the 200 breaststroke – World Short Course Championships – Day 5 Preliminaries

Men’s 200 backstroke American Ryan Lochte qualified first in a time of 1:49.71, “I actually felt really crap this morning. All…

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Russians (Finally) Reveal Squad for Short Course Worlds

Russia’s Vlad Morozov has been unbelievable this fall, which gives the Russian medley a chance against the Americans (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Cup Moves to Moscow: Day 1 Recap

American Kylie Stewart ended up on podiums in Moscow both individually and as part of the American mixed 200 medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jaeger, Hardy Safely Into Finals; Aussie Women Dominate Medley Prelims

Jessica Hardy survived a tight 50 free prelim, though KLJ was nipped by a three-way swim off. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Aussies Hope to Threepeat in Women’s 400 Medley

Alicia Coutts is one of the few butterfliers at the top of the women’s medley field who can hang with Dana Vollmer (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Temp. Drops Don’t Lead to Time Drops at Paris Open (Day 2 Prelims)

A chilly day in the pool still left some good times, but many athletes seem to be saving their speed for a little bit warmer weather in the afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Nico Messer)

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