Articles by Anne Lepesant

2015 Italian Spring Nationals and WC Trials: Day Three Finals – 2 Records, 4 More Names on the Kazan List

Federica Pellegrini led off CC Aniene’s 800 free relay with 1:56.88, the seventh-fastest in the world so far this year.

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Matthew Wilson Lowers NAG, Chalmers and Jack Rack Up More Gold, on Day 4 of Australian Age Group Championships

16-year-old Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) broke the Australian age group record in the 200 breast for the second time in two weeks; this time he cracked the 2:13 barrier, winning in 2:12.83.

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Photo Vault: SwimSwam at the OCCC Pool

As we reported yesterday, the Oklahoma City Community College 50-meter pool will close at the end of the summer of 2015,…

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Gators Pick Up Another Clay HS – Bolles Sprinter with Grady Heath NLI Signing

Grady Heath with his parents, Mike Heath and Sherri Lee Heath, at his NLI signing to University of Florida.

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Race Video: Watch Simone Sabbioni Break the Italian National Record in 100m Back

17-year-old Simone Sabbioni broke both the Italian national record, as well as the Italian cadet (born 1995-1996) record, in the 100m back on Tuesday with 53.49.

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2015 Italian Spring Nationals and WC Trials: Day Two Finals – Three More Names Added to Kazan Roster

Matteo Rivolta won the 100 butterfly in Riccione on Day Two of the Italian Nationals and World Championship Trials.

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Gkolomeev, Henry Named 2014-2015 SEC Swimmers of the Year

Alabama’s Kristian Gkolomeev was named the Male Swimmer of the Year by the SEC on Wednesday. Gkolomeev, the NCAA 100 free champion, won the 50 and 100 sprints at SECs, and was instrumental in Alabama’s relays.

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Winnington, Jennens Double on Day 3 of Australian Age Group Championships

Elijah Winnington of Palm Beach Currumbin picked up two more gold medals on Wednesday night at the Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Swimming Championships.

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2015 Italian Spring Nationals and WC Trials: Day One Finals – 2 Italian National Records and 5 Tickets to Kazan

Simone Sabbioni set the Italian National record, as well as the Italian Cadet record, in the men’ 100 back with 53.49.

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2015 Short Course Far Westerns: Day Four Finals – Two More NAGs to Close Very Fast Meet

In one of the fastest Far Westerns on record, six NAG marks and numerous meet records went down over the four-day, eight-session meet.

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Paris City Council Votes to Approve France’s Bid for 2024 Olympic Games

As expected, the City Council of Paris voted with an overwhelming majority to support the capital city’s bid to host…

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2015 Short Course Far Westerns: Day Four Prelims

The last morning of 2015 Far Westerns set the stage for more fast finals in Morgan Hill, California.

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Ronald Dalmacio of Rose Bowl Breaks Michael Andrews’ 100 IM NAG Record at Far Westerns

Ronald Dalmacio of Rose Bowl Aquatics Swim Team broke another National Age Group Record on Sunday at Far Westerns. He eclipsed Michael Andrew’s 10&U 100 IM mark by .10.

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2015 Short Course Far Westerns: Day Three Finals

Two NAG records fell on Day Three finals at Far Westerns in Morgan Hill, California.

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Phoenix Swim Club’s Miriam Sheehan Closes Out Far Westerns with NAG Record in 50 Fly

Ten-year-old Miriam Sheehan of Phoenix Swim Club, pictured here with her coach, Travis Anderson, broke Regan Smith’s NAG record in the Girls 10 & Under 50y fly on Sunday at Far Westerns in Morgan Hill, California.

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