Europe

Italy’s Filippo Megli Will Sit Out Sette Colli To Tend To Shoulder

The 2020 Sette Colli Trophy is scheduled to take place on August 11th – August 13th, but one notable name from the host country will not be participating.

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Anton McKee Hacks Nearly 5 Seconds Off 200 Breast Within One Month

Ramping back up after coronavirus lockdown, 26-year-old Anton McKee is hitting his groove by dropping almost 5 seconds off his 2breast time from last month.

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Milak, Hosszu & Cseh (In Breaststroke) Head To ‘4 Nations Meet’

Hungary’s Kristof Milak is set to take on his world-record-setting event of the 200m fly at the upcoming ‘4 Nations’ meet in his home country.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hide Your Goggles From The Kitty Thief

Read up on swimming stories around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring a goggle-happy cat, a canceled open water swim and more.

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Belarus’ Yauhen Tsurkin Swims His Fastest 50 Free In 3 Years

Teen Anastasiya Shkurdai took another win, but veteran Yauhen Tsurkin also did damage to close out the 2020 Belarus Open.

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Swedish Swimmers Johansson and Holmquist to Attempt 30km Swim for Charity

Swedish swimmers Victor Johansson and Marcus Holmquist are going to swim 30 km in Sweden’s lake Vättern to raise money for the World Food Program USA.

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Iceland C’ships Day 1: Nielsen, Bromer, McKee Get It Done

23-year-old Mie Nielsen of Denmark is competing in Iceland this weekend, starting her competition off in style with a 50m backstroke victory.

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On-Fire 17-Year-Old Shkurdai Downs Another Record Hitting 59.0 100 Back

You may want to familiarize yourself with the name of Anastasiya Shkurdai, the 17-year-old Belarusian who’s been on an absolute tear this week.

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17-Year-Old Anastasiya Shkurdai Crushes 56.95 100 Fly Lifetime Best

17-year-old Anastasiya Shkurdai broke the Belarusian national record in the women’s 100m fly while competing on day 3 of the 2020 Belarus Open in Brest.

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One Year Later, Duncan Scott Reflects On His Sun Yang Handshake Snub In Gwangju

Hear what 23-year-old Duncan Scott has to say about Sun Yang a year after their contentious interaction at the FINA World Aquatic Championships.

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Shamshuryn Hits Belarusian 200 Fly Record While Shkurdai Earns 50 Back Gold

Day 2 of the 2020 Belarus Open saw another set of strong performances by 17-year-old European Short Course champion Anastasiya Shkurdai.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 1500 Free

Did you know Franko Grgic broke 14:49 in the 1500 free at age 16, one year before Gregorio Paltrinieri did ten years ago? Read for more men’s 1500 free facts.

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Shkurdai Drops Over Half Second To Hit 54.34 PB In 100 Freestyle

International medalist Anastasiya Shkurdai busted out another personal best in the women’s 100m free in Brest, hitting 54.34 in the final.

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17-Year-Old Anastasiya Shkurdai Posts 54.97 Lifetime Best 100 Free In Heats

Teen dynamo Anastasiya Shkurdai and breaststroking ace Ily Shymanovich are among the elite athletes competing at the Belarus Open this week.

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Short Course World Record Holder Amaury Leveaux Misses Doping Test

French Olympic gold medalist and short course World record-holder Amaury Leveaux reportedly missed a doping test on Monday.

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