Europe

Vacant Dutch Church to Be Given New Life as a Public Swimming Pool: “Holy Water”

After last being used as a church in 2023, the St. Francis of Assisi Church in the Netherlands will be repurposed into a swimming pool for the community.

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Russia Appoints New National Head Swim Coach, Blindsides Chepik

Russia will now be competing under head coach Andrey Shishin in a tense transition from former national head coach Sergey Chepik

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Eneli Jefimova Lowers 50 Breast Estonian Record To 29.83

Eneli Jefimova clocked a massive 29.83 result to take the women’s 50m breast in a new Estonian record at the Helsinki Swim Meet.

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A Decade of Dominance: 10 Years Since Adam Peaty’s First 57-Second Breaststroke

Ten years ago this week Adam Peaty broke the first of his 11 World Records, in the event he would become synonymous with

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Thomas Ceccon Breaks 200 Backstroke Italian Record (1:55.71) At Australian Open

During the first finals session of the 2025 Australian Open, Thomas Ceccon set a new Italian record in the 200 backstroke (1:55.71).

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Cambios de criterios rumbo a Singapur 2025: España toma nota ante las nuevas pruebas olímpicas

La RFEN Aquatics ha publicado una actualización de los criterios de selección para el Campeonato del Mundo de Singapur. Detalles.

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Eneli Jefimova Blasts 1:05.86 Estonian Record In 100 Breast

18-year-old Eneli Jefimova registered a new lifetime best and Estonian national record en route to winning the women’s 100m breast in Helsinki.

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How Pope Francis Saw the Virtues of Swimming

Roman Catholic Pope Francis died on Monday at 88; he more-than-once celebrated swimmers and the value the sport could bring to society.

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Angharad Evans Sets 100 Breast British Record With 1:05.37, Takes Over World Lead

21-year-old Angharad Evans shattered her own British record in the 100 breast (1:05.37) on the final day of the 2025 Aquatics GB Championships.

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2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

It’s the last session of the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, giving swimmers one more opportunity to punch their ticket to the World Championships.

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2025 Aquatics GB Championships, Day 6 Prelims: Another Men’s 200 Free Battle Is Brewing

The final day of the 2025 Aquatics GB Championships is underway, and Duncan Scott is among the stacked men’s 200 freestyle field.

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Adam Peaty y el sueño olímpico: “No puedo echarme atrás”

En Francia estuvo a punto de convertirse en el segundo hombre después de Michael Phelps en ganar el mismo evento individual en tres Juegos seguidos.

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Filip Nowacki Clocks British Age Record In 17-Yr-Old Boys’ 200 Breast

17-year-old Filip Nowacki snagged 200m breast silver at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, notching a new age record in the process.

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2025 Aquatics GB Championships Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Olympic medalist Ben Proud will try to step atop the podium in the men’s 50m free tonight at the Aquatics GB Championships.

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17-Yr-Old Jacob Mills Blasts 21.96 50 Free For New British Age Record

Jaws dropped this morning during the heats of the men’s 50m freestyle even in Great Britain as 17-year-old Jacob Mills ripped a huge PB of 21.96.

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