Articles by Retta Race

World Record Holder Ilya Shymanovich Addresses Dolphin Kick Controversy

World record holder Ilya Shymanovich of Belarus speaks exclusively to SwimSwam regarding his ISL success, training environment and controversial technique.

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British Swimming Officially Confirms First 4 Names For Tokyo 2020 Squad

Informally known since December’s release of British Swimming’s revised selection policy, the first 4 members of the Olympic squad have been made official.

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Top 5 Races To Watch At 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet

Some of the world’s best are expected to race this weekend at the 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet, including Dutchman Arno Kamminga.

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Chalmers Missing From South Aussie States; McKeown Lined Up

Reigning Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers underwent shoulder surgery last November and won’t be competing at the annual South Aussie States.

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Former Aussie Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren Joins German Staff

Jacco Verhaeren left Swimming Australia last September and has already landed a role with the German Swimming Association (DSV).

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Dutch Olympian Maud Van Der Meer Retires At 28

Dutch Olympic and World Championships racer Maud van der Meer announces her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 28.

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Toussaint 59.85 100 Back, Martinenghi 59.10 100 Breast In Geneva

Check out the solid performances produced by the likes of Kira Toussaint (NED) and Nicolo Martingenghi (ITA) tonight to close out the Geneva International.

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Geneva Int’l: NC State’s Korstanje Lowers Dutch Record In 50 Fly

While his NC State Wolfpack teammates were tearing up the pool at the Pro Swim Series stateside, Nyls Korstanje was getting it done in Switzerland.

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St. Xavier’s Historic Keating Natatorium Set For Renovation

St Xavier High School, home of the Aqua Bombers and Cincinnati Marlins, will see its historic Keating Natatorium undergo renovations this year.

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Koch/Kamminga Matchup Featured At 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet

Germany’s 2015 breaststroking world champion Marco Koch is set to race at the Flanders Qualification Meet where he may be pitted against Arno Kamminga.

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Pellegrini Has Been Racing At Geneva Int’l Challenge Since Age 14

It appears Italy’s Federica Pellegrini first swam at this Geneva International Challenge back in January of 2003 when she was just 14 years of age.

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2021 Geneva Int’l: Mityukov Once Again Lowers 200 Back Swiss Record

While competing at the 54th Geneva International Challenge, Swiss swimmer Roman Mityukov fired off a new national record in the men’s 200m backstroke.

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2021 Geneva Challenge: Martinenghi Posts 2nd Best 50 Breast Of Career

21-year-old Nicolo Martinenghi posted Italy’s second-fastest performance all-time in the men’s 50m breaststroke while competing in Geneva.

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Flanders Swimming Cup Turns Into Qualification Meet For 2021

The 2021 edition of the Flanders Swimming Cup slated for next weekend has been altered for this year and will be named the Flanders Qualification Meet.

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Manchester Aquatic Center Improvements Priority For Community

England’s Manchester Aquatic Center, home to City of Manchester Swimming Club and Great Britain’s Para Centre squad, is in need of comprehensive repairs.

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