Articles by Anne Lepesant

#SwimMomMonday: A Conversation with Simone Manuel’s Mom, Sharron

SwimSwam proudly presents the series, SwimMomMonday in which “ordinary” swim parent Anne Lepesant talks to “extraordinary” swim parents about the…

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#SwimMomMonday: Meet Nathan Adrian’s Mom

This week Anne talks with Cecilia Adrian, mother of Olympic gold medalist, Nathan Adrian.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: All the Race Videos from Day 4 Finals

Lucie Nordmann won the 100 back on Day 4 at 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 4 Finals Recap

Olivia Calegan dropped a total of 7 seconds in the 200 breast to finish 3rd on Day 4 at 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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USA Women’s Water Polo Takes Down China 12-4 in 2nd Straight Rout

After beating Spain 11 to 4 in their opening Group B match in Rio, the U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team did away with their second opponents in similar fashion, taking down China 12 to 2 to move to 2-0 in pool play.

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French Portrait Series: Florent Manaudou (Video)

Meet Florent Manaudou in this quick video profile, part of a series of portraits the French Federation is putting out to introduce members of their 2016 Olympic team.

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IOC Reprimands 3 of 4 2024 Olympic Bid Cities, Including L.A., in Rio

Los Angeles, Paris and Rome have been reprimanded by the IOC for violating lobbying rules in Rio.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 4 Prelims Recap

Drew Kibler of Carmel Swim Club led the qualifiers in the 200 free on Day 4 of 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals in Minneapolis.

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NCSA Summer Champs Day 2: Kukurugya, Drabot Break Meet Records

Hannah Kukurugya (above), and Katie Drabot broke meet records en route to winning the 200 fly and 200 free, respectively, on Day 2 of NCSA Summer Championships.

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Rio Day 3 Water Polo Roundup: Brazil Men Upset Gold-Favored Serbia

Two big upsets marked Day 3 competition in men’s water polo: Brazil edged Serbia and Croatia lost to Spain.

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Watch the Race Videos from Day 3 Finals at 2016 Speedo Juniors

Watch Dakota Luther win the 100 fly, as well as the other race videos from Day 3 finals, at 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

2016 Speedo U.S. Junior National Championships Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 2016 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center The…

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U.S. Men’s Water Polo Team Stays Alive in Group B With Win Over France

The U.S. Olympic Men’s Water Polo Team kept its hopes alive, notching its first Group B win with a 6-3 victory over France.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 3 Prelims Recap

Dakota Luther, who won the 200 fly on Day 1, qualified third for the 100 fly final on Day 3 at 2016 Speedo U.S. Junior Nationals.

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2016 Olympics: Michael Phelps Butterfly Gold Photo Vault

See the Michael Phelps photos from Day 3 of 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Courtesy of Satiro Sodré.

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