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Mehdy Metella Crushes French Record in 100 Fly with World-leading 50.85

Marseille’s Mehdy Metella lowered his own French National Record by .19 and became the only sub-51 flyer in the world so far this season with 50.85.

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Greenbank’s 1:55.89 Makes Him 3rd Fastest Brit Ever; Quickest Since 2013

While competing on the final day of the 2019 British Championships, Luke Greenbank brought the house down with a dominating performance in the men’s 200m backstroke.

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Scott McLay Ties 50 Fly Scottish Record From 2006

19-year-old University of Stirling swimmer Scott McLay has been busting out some big swims at these British Swimming Championships.

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Matt Richards Lowers Newly-Minted 200 Free British Age Record

16-year-old Matt Richards dropped his newly-minted 200m freestyle British Age Record for 16-year-olds from this morning another few tenths, ending his stellar British Championships with a bang.

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2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

As the French wrap up their Elite Nationals, Jeremy Stravius, Marie Wattel, and Mehdy Metella are among the athletes already qualified for the 2019 World Championships team.

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Scott & Guy Face-Off in 200 Free for the Closing Day of British Champs

British record-holders Duncan Scott and James Guy will face-off in the coveted 200 free in the last finals session of the British championships.

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2019 French Elite Nationals: Mathilde Cini Ops out of 200 Back on Day 6

Mathilde Cini will not defend her national title in the 200 back at 2019 French Elite Nationals.

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Lewis Fraser Becomes First Welshman Under 24 Seconds in 50 Fly

Fraser’s swim also moves him into the top-10 all-time among British swimmers from any home nation.

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Matthew Richards Continues Age Record-Breaking Trend With 200 Mark

Competing on the final day of the 2019 British Swimming Championships, 16-year-old Matt Richards rocked another British Age Group Record, this time in the men’s 200m freestyle.

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2019 British C’ships Day 6 Prelims Recap: Men’s 200 Free Face-Off

2015 World Champion in the men’s 200 free, James Guy, will look to make the British World Championships squad for 2019 in this same event

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2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 6 Prelims Recap

Marie Wattel led the way this morning, coming in just under her seed time of 26.16 with a 26.07.

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Pyle Scratches 200 Back on Final Prelims Session of British Champs

After earning medals in the men’s 50 and 100 back, 19-year-old Nicholas Pyle has forfeited his 200 back 12th-place seed. 

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2019 French Nationals: Marc-Antoine Olivier Scratches 400 Free on Day 6

After earning a silver in the 800 free and a bronze in the 1500 free, Marc-Antoine Olivier has pulled out of his final event, the 400 free.

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.09 Keeps French Women’s 4×100 Free Out of 2019 World Championships

The FFN has decided on principle not to take the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay to Gwangju.

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British C’Ships Roster Update: Duncan Scott Picks Up 2nd Event For Worlds

Scott blasted the #1 time in the world this year in the 200 IM, earning himself a guaranteed spot in the event at Gwangju.

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