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French Elite C’ships: Metella, Manaudou, Gastaldello Seek OLY Bids

French national record holder will put his shoulder to the test this week at the French Elite Championships, an Olympic qualifying event.

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“Being Second Doesn’t Concern Me Right Now” – Kristof MIlak

Refresh yourself on the day 1 prelims and finals recaps of the 2020 Hungarian Championships and then get some inside information from the swimmers.

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HUN C’ships: World Champion Kapas Drops Out Of 200 Fly Due to Illness

While competing at the Hungarian Championships, world champion Boglarka Kapas withdrew from her 200m fly signature event final.

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Kenderesi & Milak Post 1:54’s In Hungarian 200 Fly Battle

Who took the 200m fly Hungarian national title, Olympic bronze medalist Tamas Kenderesi or World Record holder Kristof Milak?

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Germany Publishes Revised Selection Policies For 2021 Elite Competitions

The German Swimming Association (DSV) published its revised selection criteria for the elite international championships taking place in the pool next year.

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Duncan Scott Earns 2nd Consecutive BUCS Sportsman Of The Year Award

Earning the prestigious BUCS Sportsman of the Year award for the second consecutive time was University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott.

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Auckland Kicks Off With Menu Of Stroke 50’s

The 5-day Olympic-qualifying 2020 Auckland Championships kicked off today with timed finals taking place at the West Wave Aquatic Center.

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HUN C’ships: Kenderesi Puts Milak On Notice In Men’s 200 Fly Prelims

The 2020 Hungarian Swimming Championships kicked off today in Kaposvár, with the competition following the unique format of next year’s Olympic Games.

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KNZB Tech Director Cats On Heemskerk: “We Cannot Make Exceptions”

Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) Technical Director Andre Cats said no exceptions would be made in Femke Heemskerk’s situation.

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Milak, Cseh Head Up HUN Olympic Qualifier While Hosszu Opts Out

The Hungarian Swimming Championships are set for this week, but one major name will be missing from the 5-day Olympic qualifier.

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Sport Integrity Australia (Formerly ASADA) Takes On Shayna Jack’s Case

There’s another development in the doping case involving sprinter Shayna Jack, as Sport Integrity Australia has taken on the 22-year-old’s case.

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Gasson, Clareburt, Fairweather Seek OLY Qualification In Auckland

Yet another Olympic qualifying meet is taking place this month, with the Auckland Championships getting underway on Wednesday, December 9th.

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5 Spanish Swimmers Qualify For Tokyo 2020 At Castalia Castellón

Spain’s Mireia Belmonte qualified for her 4th Olympic Games, hitting qualification times in both the 800m and 1500m freestyle events over the weekend.

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Rotterdam Roundup: Dutch Olympic Qualifiers After Selection Phase 1

Take a look at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games individual qualifiers stemming from the Netherlands, with the 2nd phase of selection coming next year.

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Israel’s Polonsky Qualifies For Tokyo In 200 IM; Noe Ponti Hits Another PB

Israel’s Ron Polonsky matched the FINA ‘A’ qualifying time exactly needed for the postponed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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