Articles by Retta Race

2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Men’s Edition

Check out a few male swimmers lurking beneath the World Championships medal-favorite radar, ready to make a move when it counts.

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Aussie Gwangju Entries: McKeown Drops IM, McEvoy Sole 50 Swimmer

We’re gleaning the official entry lists of the 2019 FINA World Championships and reporting items of note, including some head-turners out of Australia.

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Bhutan, St. Kitts & Nevis, Eritrea Make World Championships Debut

For the first time in the of the FINA World Aquatics Championships, the nations of Bhutan, St. Kitts and Nevis and Eritrea will be participating. 

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Rome Would Use Existing Aquatic Facilities If Chosen To Host 2022 Euro C’ships

If Rome is chosen as the host city for the 2022 European Championships, no new structures will be built, but existing ones will be used.

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Coach Michael Bohl Speaks On Aussie Shayna Jack’s Departure

Aussie Shayna Jack shockingly withdrew from World Championships earlier this week, leaving more questions than answers about the situation.

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Toussaint Accepts Personal Apology From FINA Exec Director Marculescu

Dutch backstroking ace Kira Toussaint is thrilled to be competing in Gwangju after months of personal turmoil involving a false-positive doping test.

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2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Women’s Edition

Check out our list of 5 females to watch in Gwangju at the World Championships that may not be on your medal contention radar….yet.

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Introducing Emerging French Teen Léon Marchand

17-year-old Léon Marchand has made his mark on the French age group record board this year, but is also steadily breaking into the European ranks.

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Emma McKeon On Form And Possibly Chasing 8 Golds In Gwangju

Aussie Emma McKeon says she’s stronger than ever and is ready to tackle a monster schedule at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju.

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Positive Viewing & Economic Figures Released For 2018 European Championships

Viewership data from the 2018 European Championships have just been released by the Glasgow City Council and the numbers are encouraging.

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Japanese Gold Medalists In Gwangju Earn Auto Qualification For 2020 Olympics

For Japan, taking Gwangju gold carries extra significance, as these World Championships represent a qualifying opportunity for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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2020 Olympics Construction Update: Aquatic Centre 75% Complete

Tokyo 2020 organizers have released the latest and greatest construction progress reports on the various venues being built for next year’s Olympics.

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Spectator Arrested At World Championships For Allegedly Taking Illicit Photos

Per The Korea Herald, a Japanese spectator allegedly took illicit footage of women’s water polo players from a restricted area. 

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Aqua Centurions Load Up Arsenal With Muñoz, Di Liddo & Sabbioni

Spanish National Record holder Lidon Muñoz is one of the newest additions to the Rome-based Aqua Centurions International Swimming League squad.

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Multi-Medal Contender Chad Le Clos Dealing With Groin Hernia Entering Gwangju

Reigning 200m fly World Champion Chad Le Clos is currently dealing with a groin injury heading into the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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