Articles by Retta Race

12-Year-Old Briton Eva Okaro Rocks 25.55 SCM 50 Free

We’re shining a spotlight on 12-year-old Eva Okaro’s impressive SCM performances at last week’s Swim England Count Teams Championships.

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England’s National Arena Swim League’s First-Round Action Recap

UK’s Premier Competitive Swimming League, the National Arena Swim League (NASL) kicked off its 2019/2020 season with the first round of galas.

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Vindicated Kira Toussaint Takes Down Olympian Mom’s ‘Family Record’

Hear the emotions from Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint after taking down her mom’s 200m back time that won her gold at the 1984 Olympic Games.

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200 Fly WR Holder Kristof Milak: “I Think I Can Go Under 1:50”

Hear what the FINA World Cup heavy hitters had to say as cluster #2 of the 2019 series wrapped up today in Berlin, Germany.

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Rapsys Hits Another 1:45 200 Free, Kamminga Keeps Win Streak Alive In Berlin

Danas Rapsys of Lithuania would not be denied in the men’s 200m free, rocking another solid performance of 1:45.82 to close out Berlin.

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Grabowski Lowers Own 200 Back Austrian Record En Route To World Cup Silver

Today’s action in Berlin, Germany saw 17-year-old Lena Grabowski lower her own Austrian national record en route to silver in the women’s 200m backstroke.

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Sun Yang’s Public CAS Hearing Date Set As Swimmer Comments On Dwyer

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang’s public CAS hearing has been rescheduled after its original September date was postponed due to unexpected circumstances.

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Hosszu & Cusinato Share 400 IM Podium On Day 2 Of FINA World Cup Berlin

Katinka Hosszu takes 400m IM gold yet again, this time at the Berlin stop of the FINA World Cup Series, where Italy’s Ilaria Cusinato was also in the mix.

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Toussaint Continues Dutch Record-Breaking Assault With New 100 Mark

Kira Toussaint is having the World Cup of her life, going 2-for-2 in Dutch national backstroke records for the 2nd week in a row.

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Retired Olympic Medalist-Turned-Survivor Star Elizabeth Beisel Snags Book Deal

You’ve been reading about Elizabeth Beisel’s run on the reality show Survivor, but you may be getting even more of the 27-year-old Olympic medalist.

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Hong Kong Harbor Race Latest Sporting Event Canceled Due To Political Unrest

The annual Hong Kong Harbor open water race is the latest sporting event to be canceled as a result of the ongoing policial unrest taking place in the city.

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Coleman Takes 50 Free Over Kromo, C1 To Open FINA World Cup Berlin

25-year-old Michele Coleman pulled out a mild upset in the women’s 50m free, beating out World Championships medalists Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Cate Campbell. 

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Dutch Ace Kira Toussaint Lowers Week-Old Dutch Record In 50 Back

Kira Toussaint put up the fastest 50m back time of her career to take gold on day 1 of the FINA World Cup in Berlin, Germany.

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Italy’s Swimming Federation Publishes 2020 Olympic Qualifying Times

Federica Pellegrini will have two chances to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, as the Italian Swimming Federation sets out its selection policy.

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Blackshaw Departs Stockport Metro, Trimmings Takes On Coaching Dev Manager

Stockport Metro Head Coach Richard Blackshaw is leaving his position at the end of October to join Swim England in a role of Talent Officer.

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