Articles by Robert Gibbs

Bronte Campbell’s Relay Split Crystalizes Australia’s Relay Dominance

The Australian women celebrate after setting a championship record in the 4×100 free relay at the 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Jessica Ashwood Sets Australian and Oceanian Mark in Women’s 400 Free

Jessica Ashwood of Australia earned the bronze medal this evening in the women’s 400 free with a time that broke the Australian and Oceanian records in the event.

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Katinka Hosszu Breaks 200 IM European Record Again in Semi-Finals

Katinka Hosszu broke her own European Record and swam the second-fastest 200 IM of all-time with a 2:06.84 in the semi-finals of the 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships this evening.

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2015 World Championship Preview: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

Despite having reigning Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian, the United States might be facing its toughest challenge in years just to make it the podium in the men’s 4×100 free at this year’s FINA World Championships.

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13 Year-Old Abigail Arens Earns Olympic Trials Cut

13 year-old Abigail Arens earned an Olympic Trials cut in the 200 breast this morning at the Greensboro Futures meet.

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14 Year-Old Liam Bell Cracks 1:04 in 100 Breast at Futures

Liam Bell, seen here as part of Dyanmo’s record-setting relay team, took the top seed this morning in the 100 breast at the West Lafayette Futures Championship meet with a sub-1:04 swim.

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Five Best, Worst Bets for the 2015 World Championships

Ryan Lochte is one of only three USA swimmers considered to be a favorite to win an individual event at the 2015 FINA World Championships, according to odds released recently.

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Brian Loeffler Selected as 2014 Paralympic National Coach of the Year

USOC announced that Brian Loeffler was its selection as the Paralympic National Coach of the Year for 2014, one week after he was removed from the Para Pan American Games staff due to comments critical of the IPC classification process.

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Joseph Schooling Sticking to Butterfly Events for World Champs

Joseph Schooling will be sticking to his bread and butter events at the 2015 FINA World Championships, as entry lists…

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Chad Le Clos Down to a Maximum of Five Events in Kazan

South African star Chad Le Clos will not be competing in the 200 IM next week at the 2015 FINA World Championships.

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Pakistan Sending Four Swimmers to 2015 World Championships

Four swimmers with international experience will be representing Pakistan for the swimming portion the World Aquatic Championships.

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Pan Am Games Doping Updates: 8 Positive Tests, Fiol’s Medal Reinstated?

The status of Mauricio Fiol’s 200 fly silver medal is still uncertain, as he was not one of eight athletes officially identified as having failed doping tests so far during the Pan American Games.

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Early Forecasts Predict Above Average Temperature for Summer Nationals

Forecasts could be in the triple digits for the upcoming national championship meets over the next few weeks in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kristin Hill Resigns From Boise State

Kristin Hill, the only head coach in Boise State’s women’s program history, has announced her resignation.

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Friday Factoid: USA Men’s Sub-48 Relay Splits

Nathan Adrian has gone under 48 seconds in relays more than any other swimmers in the US since 2010.

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