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Verhoeven Moves Up Dutch All-Time 50 Fly Performers List

Get up to speed up on some swift long course swimming action which took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands over the weekend.

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High-Level International Meets For March 2021

We may see China’s backstroking king Xu Jiayu in the water this March, with the nation hosting its 2nd national meet of the year.

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Estonia’s Breaststroke Darling Jefimova Hits New Record In Latvia

The Latvian Open wrapped up today from Riga but not before 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova of Estonia claimed another breaststroke medal.

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Latvian Open Zmushka, Jefimova Hit National Records In 200 Breast

A speedy duel went down in Latvia between Belarusian Alina Zmushka and Estonian Eneli Jefimova in the women’s 200m breaststroke.

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14-Yr-Old Jefimova Of Estonia Hits 1:07.53 100 Breaststroke

Estonia has found its new breaststroking ace, as 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova ripped a lifetime best by 3 seconds while competing in Latvia.

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Germany’s National Sports Director Allegedly Knew About Sexual Abuse

The German Swimming Association (DSV) officially released National Sports Director Thomas Kurschilgen, with reports indicating he knew about sexual abuse.

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German Olympic Champion Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine

German Olympic swimming champion Michael Gross stresses the importance of vaccinating athletes in preparation for this summer’s postponed Olympic Games.

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Schoenmaker Hits 1:05.89 100 Breast South African Record

South Africa’s national team took part in a time trial competition over the weekend, with a few notable results shaking out of the racing tree.

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Italian Championships Now Bumped Into April

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the Italian Swimming Federation has decided to move the dates of its Absolute Championships.

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Heemskerk & Van Roon Set To Fight For Final 50 Spot In Eindhoven

Read up on the latest news regarding 50m free Olympic qualification for the Dutch swimmers of Femke Heemskerk and Valerie van Roon.

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Shymanovich Looks To This Weekend’s Latvian Open

Belarusian short course 100 breaststroke world record holder Ilya Shymanovich is set to race this weekend at the 2021 Latvian Open.

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Olympian Andrew Lauterstein Makes Appearance At Vic Open

Making an appearance on the final day of the 2021 Victorian Open was 33-year-old, 3-time Olympic medalist Andrew Lauterstein.

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Horomura Hits 1:56 200 Fly To Close Out 2021 Tokyo Open

Japan’s Nao Horomura topped another men’s 200m fly podium, this time posting a winning time of 1:56.80 at the 2021 Tokyo Open.

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Rikako Ikee Grabs First Comeback Gold, Enters World’s Top 5

Tonight in Tokyo, leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee threw down an inspirational swim to take the gold in the 50m fly, her first since returning to competition.

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Horton Grabs 400 Free Gold To Kick Off 2021 Vic Open

The 2021 Victorian Open kicked off today, with this year’s edition of the annual event changed up due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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