Articles by Retta Race

Wang Jianjiahe Throws Down 400 Free World Junior Record In Eindhoven

In the first event on night 1 of the 2018 FINA World Cup Series stop in Eindhoven, Chinese teenager Wang Jianjiahe crushed a new World Junior Record in the women’s 400m freestyle. 

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Grace Ariola Tested Positive, But Found Without Fault By USADA

Texas freshman Grace Ariola has tested positive for a prohibited substance, but was found ‘not at fault’ by the USADA.

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29-Year-Old Belgian Kimberly Buys Nabs New 50 Free NR

At 29 years of age, Belgian Kimberly Buys became her nation’s fastest female short course 50 freestyler ever.

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2016 Short Course Worlds Medalist Shinri Shioura Out For Season

Elite Japanese sprinter Shinri Shioura has withdrawn from the remainder of the 2018 racing season due to complications with tonsillitis.

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Atherton, Winnington Among Young Stars At Aussie Uni Nationals

World Junior Record holder Minna Atherton, Short Course World Championships medalist Jack Gerrard and Commonwealth Games relay gold medalist Elijah Winnington were among the notable Australian athletes who competed at Uni Championships this week on the Gold Coast.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 1 Prelims: World’s Best On Display

Sarah Sjostrom, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Katinka Hosszu, Emily Seebohm, Michael Andrew, Daiya Seto, Vlad Morozov – just some of the names getting short course meters racing underway in Eindhoven this morning on the 1st day of the World Cup stop.

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Japan Nixes Heat-Conserving Daylight Saving Time

The Japanese government has decided against implementing daylight saving time.

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Sweden’s Michelle Coleman To Make Comeback In Eindhoven

Sweden’s freestyle ace Michelle Coleman is slated to be back in action this weekend following a 7-month long racing hiatus.

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Duncan Scott Joins Illustrious List of Swimmers Injured in Land Sports

Duncan Scott’s mishap tripping over pavement is just the latest in a history of unfortunate events involving swimmers on land.

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Van Den Hoogenband Up For Dutch Chef De Mission Role In Tokyo

Retired Dutch swimming legend Pieter van den Hoogenband is reportedly up for the role of Chef de Mission for his nation at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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A True Swimmer: Duncan Scott Suffers Ankle Injury Tripping On Pavement

Just two days after accepting the inaugural British National Lottery’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ award, 21-year-old Duncan Scott revealed he is recovering from two ruptured ankle ligaments.

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A Heads Up For Contact Lens-Wearing Swimmers

Swimmers who are also contact lens wearers may want to take a look at a recent study conducted by Dr. John Dart, from University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology.

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With New Diving Depth Rule In Effect, Calgary Pools Subject To Review

Swimming Canada’s new rules regarding minimum dive depth standards came into effect and now the national review of municipal aquatic facilities begins.

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Michael Phelps To Hit The Ryder Cup Celebrity Golf Course

Michael Phelps has been named as one of the Celebrity Match participants for the 42nd Ryder Cup set to take place on Tuesday, September 25th.

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British Swimming Names 54 To Its 2018/19 Performance Program

Check out the 54 athletes named to British Swimmings Performance Program roster for the 2018/19 season.

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