Articles by Anne Lepesant

2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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Agnel Complaint Denied by the Appeals Committee in Montpellier

Approximately three hours after the completion of the men’s 200 free final at the 2016 French Elite National Championships, in…

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Agnel Interview: “It’s Rather Unacceptable”

In an interview with RMC Sport, below (in French), Yannick Agnel discussed the controversy over his third-place finish with a…

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Controversial Finish Keeps Defending Olympic Champ Agnel Out of 200 Fr

Yannick Agnel and Jérémy Stravius are the two favorites in the men’s 200 free final, but the field is tight and the race will be exciting with 2 tickets to Rio in play.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Yannick Agnel and Jérémy Stravius are the two favorites in the men’s 200 free final, but the field is tight and the race will be exciting with 2 tickets to Rio in play.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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Canadian Junior Worlds Team Member Stephen Calkins Commits to Denver

Stephen Calkins, a senior at William Aberhart High School in Calgary, Canada, has committed to swim at University of Denver…

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Documentary: “Swimming the French Way” Just in Time for French Trials

On opening day of the 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Selection meet, beIN Sports televised the Laurent Bouit documentary “Champions Factory: Swimming The French Way.” Click above to watch the teaser.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 1 Prelims

Lara Grangeon is the top seed in the women’s 400 IM on Day 1 of the 2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier.

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2016 French Nationals in Montpellier: Fan Guide – Men’s Meet

Jérémy Stravius of Amiens is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 fly, and 200 IM at 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials in Montpellier.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Fan Guide – Womens Meet

The French Elite Long Course National Championships will take place over 12 sessions from Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3 at the Antigone pool in Montpellier. Here is a guide to the women’s races.

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#SwimMomMonday: Meet Katy Murphy, Mom of 2x Olympic Gold Medalist and Olympic Record-holder, Ryan

SwimSwam caught up with Katy Murphy after Ryan’s phenomenal performance at 2016 NCAA Division I Championships to find out what it takes to raise an American record-holder.

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Romain Barnier Interview: I took what I thought was the best of Auburn

Last October, Anne Lepesant sat down with former Auburn University swimmer and French Olympian Romain Barnier to talk about the…

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Images from 2016 FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat Circuit (Video)

As part of the run-up to the 2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships in Montpellier, the French Fédération (FFN)…

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