Articles by Retta Race

Beyond The Lane Lines: A Magic Drink & A Swimsuit That Can’t Get Wet

A swimsuit that needs to stay away from chlorine, a magic recovery drink and beaucoup bucks in Hong Kong highlight this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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NZL’s Short Course Worlds Qualifying Meet Kicks Off Without Clareburt

New Zealand’s qualifying meet for the 2018 Short Course World Championships kicks off tomorrow, but young Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt is missing from the psych sheets.

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Duncan Scott & Steven Tigg Earn Top Scottish Swimming Honors

Duncan Scott was honored by Scottish Swimming, while past elite swimmers Robbie Renwick, Caitlin McClatchey and Olympic silver medalist Michael Jamieson were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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FINA Sports Medicine Doc Appointed Swimming New Zealand President

Dr. David Gerrard has been appointed Swimming New Zealand President at the organization’s annual general meeting held in Auckland over the weekend.

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Jesse Puts Matches Supersuited Dutch 50 Fly National Record

Although Dutch speedster Jesse Puts finished off the podium and in 4th place in the men’s 50m fly, the 24-year-old nabbed a new National Record in the event on the final night in Eindhoven.

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Kelsi Dahlia Shaves .01 Off Own 100 Fly SCM American Record

Kelsi Dahlia lowered her own SCM American Record in the 100 fly en route to silver in Eindhoven tonight.

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Eindhoven Day 3: Pieroni 3rd Fastest U.S. 200 Freestyler Ever (SCM)

Blake Pieroni came within .75 of Ryan Lochte’s American Record in the men’s 200m freestyle tonight in Eindhoven.

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Sarah Sjostrom Cranks Out 54.91 100 Fly For 2nd Fastest Time Ever

Sarah Sjostrom flew her way to a new World Cup Record in the women’s 100m fly, producing the 2nd fastest mark ever in the event.

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Wang Jianjiahe Becomes 4th Fastest 800 Free Performer Ever W/ WJR

With her 800m freestyle performance tonight in Eindhoven that established a new WJR, 16-year-old Wang Jianjiahe now sits as the 4th fastest performer of all-time in the event.

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Daiya Seto Strikes Again With 2nd World Cup Record In As Many Days

Japanese Olympic medalist Daiya Seto nailed his 2nd World Cup Record in as many days, as the 24-year-old won the men’s 400m IM in Eindhoven tonight.

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In Eindhoven, Daiya Seto Jumps To 3rd Fastest 200 IMer Ever (SCM)

Japanese Olympian Daiya Seto established a new World Cup Record in the 200m IM, becoming the 3rd fastest performer ever in the event in the process.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 2 Finals: Sjostrom Strikes Twice

After a uncharacteristic 50m freestyle loss on night 1, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom fired back with 2 golds tonight in Eindhoven.

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2018 FINA World Cup Eindhoven Day 1 Finals: Morozov Shows Up Big Time

A 100m IM World Record followed by a 50m freestyle gold medal? Russian speedster Vlad Morozov doesn’t mind if he does.

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Kromowidjojo Produces Surprise National Record In Eindhoven

Freestyle sprinting ace Ranomi Kromowidjojo of Netherlands just proved she’s got game in another discipline.

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Vlad Morozov Fires Off New 100 IM World Record In Eindhoven (Video)

Russia’s Vlad Morozov has been red-hot this World Cup series, including a brand new 100m IM record tonight in Eindhoven.

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