Articles by Retta Race

Swimmer Thoughts from 2014 Scottish Nationals

Corrie Scott gives thoughts on swimming short course, as the Scottish Short Course Nationals meet concluded on Sunday.

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Germany’s Deibler Announces Retirement Weeks After Setting World Record

24-year-old Markus Deibler has decided to call it quits and pursue interests outside of the pool.

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UK Special Needs Swim Coach Wins BBC’s Unsung Hero Award

Jill Stidever was honored with the BBC’s 2014 Unsung Hero Award for her work in special needs swim instruction.

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Fans Select Names for Rio 2016 Mascots

Meet “Tom” and “Vinicius”, the two names just announced for the Rio 2016 Olympic Mascots.

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American Sprinter, Erika Braun, Breaks 3 Masters World Records

Erika Braun (left) with North Carolina Masters Swimming teammates Henry Stewart, Sue Walsh, and Jon Klein after their World Record win in the mixed 200-239 age group 400m freestyle relay.

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Ortiz, Belmonte Each Earn 6 Individual Wins as Spanish Nats Conclude

Miguel Ortiz beams with his 6 individual gold medals won at the short course Spanish Nationals, which concluded today.

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Ortiz Makes it 5-for-5 at Spanish Nationals

Miguel Ortiz has now claimed five individual victories at Spanish Nationals, with more to come in the final session later today.

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Grieshop Drops the Hammer on 15-16 Boys 1650y Free NAG Record

Sean Grieshop just crushed the 15-16 boys 1650y freestyle NAG record tonight at Winter Junior Nats.

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Swimmers Loading Up on Hardware on Day 2 of Irish Nationals

Multiple swimmers saw their medal-winning totals surge today during the second finals session of Irish Nationals.

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Nation’s Capital Tramples Boys 11-12 200y Medley Relay NAG Record

Nation’s Capital Swim Club breaks the NAG record in the boys 11-12 200y medley relay at the Tom Dolan Invite.

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Ortiz, Belmonte Knock Down Two More Meet Records at Spanish Nationals

Miguel Ortiz earned his third individual victory at the 2014 Spanish Nationals, winning today’s 50m freestyle.

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Beastmode: Another NAG for Ryan Hoffer at Junior Nats

Ryan Hoffer is breaking records and taking names at the 2014 Winter Junior National Championships.

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Femke Heemskerk (NED) Highlights Amsterdam Swim Cup Day 1

The Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk came up big, with a personal best and new country record in the women’s 200 freestyle during the first finals session of the Amsterdam Swim Cup.

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Whitley Takes Down 100y Breaststroke 13-14 Boys NAG Record at Tom Dolan

14-year-old Reece Whitley impresses early, as he kicks off Tom Dolan with a new 13-14 Boys NAG in 100y breaststroke.

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Kromowidjojo, Dekker Ready to Compete at Amsterdam Cup

Ranomi Kromowidjojo is one of several Dutch sprinters set to compete at the Amsterdam Swim Cup December 12th-14th.

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