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Mityukov Captures 4th Gold To Close Out 56th Geneva Challenge

The 56th Geneva Challenge wrapped up from Centre Sportif des Vernets yesterday with Roman Mityukov topping the podium once again.

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How Did Hungarian Olympian Hubert Kos Fare in His First SCY Races for Arizona State?

During his NCAA debut this weekend, Hubert Kos offered Arizona State a glimpse of the scoring potential the 19-year-old Hungarian could bring to NCAAs. 

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Detti Takes 400 Free, Falls to Joly In 1500 On Day 2 Of Geneva Challenge

Italy’s Gabriele Detti was back in the water on day two of the 2023 Geneva Challenge, taking on the two events of the men’s 400m free and 1500m free.

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Leon Marchand Clocks NCAA-Leading 1:49.16 200 Breast And 1:38.89 200 IM In One Day

Marchand swam his second-fastest 200 breast ever, as well as his third-fastest 200 IM at the ASU-Stanford dual meet on Friday.

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Detti Takes Down Joly’s 800 Free Meet Record At 2023 Geneva Challenge

28-year-old Italian Olympic medalist Gabriele Detti was the big star of the show on night one of the 56th Geneva Challenge.

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Olga Yasianovich, Ex-Coach of European Champ Shkurdai, Takes Florida Club Coaching Job

Yasianovich has found a full-time position with United Swim Club, which is owned and operated by three-time Belarusian Olympians Pavel and Sveta Sankovich.

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Italy’s Gabriele Dettii Heads To 2023 Geneva Challenge

Multi-Olympic medalist Gabriele Detti is among the entrants headed to the 56th Geneva Challenge which begins on Friday, January 20th.

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Kamminga, Steenbergen Headed To 2023 Flanders Swimming Cup

The 2023 Flanders Swimming Cup is set to take place this weekend, with action kicking off on Saturday from the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Antwerp, Belgium.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Marchand & Antoniou Honored

Read up on the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines featuring French standout Leon Marchand and Cypriot dynamo Kalia Antoniou.

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Kristof Milak Talks Coach Change, Racing & Politics Within Sport In Hungarian Interview

Milak discussed topics ranging from his career to subjects like Russia-Ukraine, trans athletes, and the act of kneeling before a national anthem.

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European Aquatics To Address Pool Closures, Restrictions Caused By Energy Crisis

LEN will discuss Europe’s energy crisis and how to overcome the current challenges with its member federations in a webinar on Feb. 13.

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LEN Identifies Key Figures In Learn To Swim Program Development With Recent Report

Lack of instructors and funding were identified as two key barriers in further developing Learn To Swim programs in Europe.

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Greek Authorities Drop Charges Against Former Syrian Swimmer Sara Mardini

Mardini was accused of espionage and human trafficking after working on the island of Lesbos supporting refugees like herself.

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Inside The Games: Western Leaders Are Weighing Paris 2024 Boycott if Russia is Allowed

While there has been no firm indication of any pending boycotts, Inside The Games reports that Ukrainian allies are “known to be considering a boycott of Paris 2024.”

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After Breaking World Records, Keaton Jones Says He ‘Might Be An Ice Swimming Convert’

Jones, an 18-year-old Cal commit, became the first American to break an ice swimming world record at the 5th Ice Swimming Championships this week in France. 

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