Articles by Retta Race

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Michael Phelps returns to competition with his first event of the Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa meet, the men’s 100m butterfly.

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Le Clos Charges to 200 Fly Victory on Day 4 of 2015 South African Nationals

Chad Le Clos powers his way to a win in the 200 butterfly, then doubles up and earns the top seed out of the 200 IM semi-finals on day 4 of the 2015 South African Nationals

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2015 Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Scratch Report

Michael Phelps is set to compete this morning in Mesa – his first race since coming off his competitive suspension.

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FINA Director Talks About Extending Special World Championships Invitation to Michael Phelps

Phelps says he will not be swimming at Worlds, but FINA has other ideas.

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Michael Jamieson On Missing His Targets, Dealing With a Swimming Slump

In following the British Swimming Championships that started this week, you may be wondering why a particular breaststroker’s name was…

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British Heart Foundation: Swimmers Make the Best Lovers

Having chosen swimming as your sport of interest, would you consider yourself charitable, happy, good at keeping things tidy and not-so-lacking in the love department?

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Myles Brown Earns Second FINA Qualifying Time on Day 3 of 2015 South African Nationals

Myles Brown earned his second FINA berth tonight, upsetting training partner Chad Le Clos in the men’s 200m freestyle.

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Van der Burgh Clocks World’s Third-Fastest 100 Breast on Day 2 of 2015 South African Nationals

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh slides into the third spot on the 100m breaststroke world rankings after winning the title at his nation’s championships.

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2014-15 All-WAC Academic Honors Announced

A total of 276 winter student-athletes across the sporting disciplines of basketball, indoor track and field and swimming and diving…

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In Briefs: Budapest Budget Estimate, Spanish Paralympian Retires CAC Pool Set to Close

Budapest’s budget revealed, a Spanish paralympian retires and a college pool announces closure in this edition of In Briefs.

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Myles Brown Breaks 400 Free Record, van der Burgh Delivers on Day 1 of South African Trials

Cameron van der Burgh leads the 100 breaststroke field, clocking a Worlds-qualifying time in tonight’s semis, while countrymate Myles Brown makes history in the 400 free.

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Subirats, Pinto, Guarente Among Multiple Event Winners at 2015 Venezuelan Nationals

The 2015 Venezuelan Nationals concluded, but not before several key swimmers made their mark across multiple events.

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More Details Revealed in Western Kentucky Swimming Hazing Case

Bowling Green, KY Police seized several items from the house at which the alleged hazing occurred, shedding more light into the accusations.

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St. Louis Plans To Bid Again on 2020 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Could St. Louis be the destination selected to host the 2020 Olympic swimming trials?

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Australia Explores Possible 2028 Olympic Games Bid

Queensland, Australia (highlighted in red on the map) could potentially be the site of the 2028 Olympic Games.

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