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FINA Reviewing Whether Evgeny Rylov Competing at Russian Trials Violates Ban

FINA informed SwimSwam that they are aware Rylov is competing in the meet, and have launched an “internal review” to determine whether this violates his ban.

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European Record Holder Kira Toussaint Changes Training Base to Knoxville, TN

Dutch backstroke ace and former 50 back World Record holder Kira Toussaint will be returning to train with her former college coach Matt Kredich.

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Olympic Champions Milak & Hosszu Headline Hungary’s Worlds Roster

Hungary revealed its 32-strong roster for this year’s World Championships, with a total of 13 rookies making the cut for Budapest.

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Danielle Hill Nabs 6th Title Of Irish Swimming Championships

The 2022 Irish Open Swimming Championships concluded yesterday with Danielle Hill nabbing her sixth national title of the competition.

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Russia Confirms that Suspended Rylov Will Be Allowed at Russian Championships

In spite of a 9-month suspension by the international governing body FINA, the All-Russian Swimming Federation will allow him to compete at next week’s national championships.

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Peaty’s Focus On Commonwealths & Europeans May Open Worlds Door For Kamminga

Reigning Olympic champion and world record-holder Adam Peaty topped the podium twice at the recent British Swimming Championships, clocking respective…

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Hungary’s Kristof Milak Rockets Up World Rankings With 51.03 100 Fly

Olympic champion Kristof Milak doubled up on his 200m fly victory from last night at these Hungarian Nationals, taking the 100m fly in a speedy 51.03.

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Nemeth Tops Milak In 200 Free, Szabo Puts Up 23.08 50 Fly At HUN Nats

Nandor Nemeth beat Kristof Milak in the men’s 200m free for the first time in 5 years to highlight day 3 of the 2022 Hungarian National Championships.

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Kremlin Condemns FINA’s Suspension of Olympic Gold Medalist Evgeny Rylov

The ban was handed to Rylov after he appeared on stage at a rally in support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Kolesnikov, Rylov Headline 2022 Russian Championships In Kazan

Despite receiving a nine-month suspension from FINA, Evgeny Rylov is among the entrants at the upcoming Russian Swimming Championships.

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Ruta Meilutyte Hits World Championships Qualifying Time In 100 Breaststroke

Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte produced a World Championships-worthy time in the women’s 100m breaststroke on the final day of the Lithuanian Championships.

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Danielle Hill Hits New Irish National Record In 100 Free

Olympian Danielle Hill entered entirely new territory for her nation in the women’s 100m freestyle, posting a new Irish record.

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FINA Suspends Tokyo 2020 Gold Medalist Evgeny Rylov for 9 Months

The ban comes after Rylov appeared on stage at a pro war rally in Moscow in March.

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Kristof Milak Puts Up 1:53.88 200 Fly, 22.19 50 Free At Hungarian Nationals

Olympic champion and world record holder Kristof Milak put on a show in the men’s 200m butterfly tonight at Hungarian Nationals.

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Rapsys & Teterevkova Notch Wins Early At Lithuanian Championships

Danas Rapsys notched the 400m free victory early on here at the 2022 Lithuanian Nationals, a meet at which athletes can qualify for the World Championships.

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