Articles by Retta Race

Irish Swimmers Achieving Lifetime Bests At Record-Setting Pace

Brendan Hyland hit a new personal best in the men’s 200m fly while competing at the 2019 FINA World Championships, keeping on trend with the nation.

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FINA & LEN Will Not Accept Gyárfás’ Resignation Until After Court Decision

The European and global governing bodies for swimming will not accept Gyarfas’ resignation until after legal proceedings have run their course.

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Multi-Olympic Medalist Herasimenia of Belarus Announces Retirement

Multi-Olympic medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia of Belarus has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 33.

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Brazil Chasing The United States In Medals After Day 1 Of Pan American Games

Andrew Abruzzo took 400m freestyle gold on night 1 of the 2019 Pan American Games, helping give the United States the lead in the medal table.

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2019 Pan American Games Day 1 Finals Preview

American Tom Shields will go for potentially his first individual medal here at the Pan American Games, taking on the men’s 200m fly in Lima, Peru.

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Mercedes Toledo Cranks Out Venezuelan Record In Pan Ams 100 Breast Heats

Mercedes Toledo just cranked out a new lifetime best 100m breaststroke time at 30 years old, making the Pan American Games final.

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Julia Sebastian Becomes 1st South American Woman Ever Under 1:07 In 100 Breast

Julia Sebastian broke through with a new lifetime best of 1:06.98 in the women’s 100 breast, breaking the South American Record in the process.

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China Ready To Take On World Cup Stop #2 In Jinan Starting Thursday

Stop #2 of the 1st cluster of the 2019 FINA World Cup is set to get underway in China this week in the city of Jinan. Action starts on Thursday.

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With Hotel Room Shortage, Tokyo 2020 Gets Creative With Floating Accommodations

With Tokyo facing a hotel room shortage for next year’s Olympic Games, other avenues of hosting spectators are being explored.

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Tokyo 2020 & Fukuoka 2021 Join Forces To Maximize Resources

Japan is the site of both the 2020 Olympic Games, as well as the 2021 FINA World Aquatic Championships and organizers of both competitions are joining forces.

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South Africa’s Tayla Lovemore Joins New York Breakers

South Africa’s Tayla Lovemore will be joining the New York Breakers for the inaugural International Swimming League (ISL) season.

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See How The Aussie & British Squads Fared At U.S. Nationals

Elijah Winnington was the big winner of the visiting Aussie & British squads who raced at U.S. Nationals, with the Bond swimmer nabbing 2 golds.

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Junya Koga Not Retiring, But Aiming For 2021 World C’ships & 2022 Asian Games

Although his suspension will not be lifted in enough time to race in Tokyo next year at the Olympics, Junya Koga will not be retiring.

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The 2019 Pan American Games Are Here: Prep Yourself With Entry Lists

Olympic champion and medalist in Gwangju, Nathan Adrian, heads up the 35-strong American roster racing in Lima, Peru this week.

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Matteo Milli & Alberto Razzetti Make Some Moves At Italian Summer C’ships

The 2019 Italian Summer Championships continued this weekend in Rome, with several stars stepping up for meet titles, including Alberto Razzetti.

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