Europe

Arno Kamminga Breaks His Own Dutch Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Arno Kamminga has broken the Dutch Record in the men’s 100 LCM breaststroke for the 5th time in just over 18 months while racing at the Champions Series.

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Felipe Lima Subs in for Fabio Scozzoli in 50 Breaststroke in Shenzen

Brazilian Felipe Lima is entered in the 50 breaststroke and Fabio Scozzoli will not race in the 2020 FINA Champions Series.

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FINA Officially Releases Case Conclusion On Cleared Swimmer Kira Toussaint

Dutch Olympian Kira Toussaint had a tumultuous 2018/early 2019 battling a false positive doping test for which FINA official withdrew its case.

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WADA Asks Court of Arbitration for Sport to Resolve Dispute with RUSADA

After Russia announced that it had formally appealed the decision of sanction by WADA, WADA requested the same arbitration resolution by the CAS.

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Panziera, Quadarella, Paltrinieri, Detti To Train in U.S. For Five Weeks

A squad of top Italian talents under coach Stefano Morini will spend five weeks training in the United States, Margherita Panziera revealed in an interview.

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2020 British Summer C’ships Qualification Window Announced

British Swimming has announced the qualifying window for the 2020 British Summer Championships, the annual event set for July 21st – 26th.

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Peaty & Hosszu Honored As LEN’s Best European Swimmers Of 2019

The British Lion who is Adam Peaty sits atop the men’s European pool swimming throne, as honored by the continent’s swimming governing body, LEN.

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Full Entry Lists for 2020 FINA Champions Series Released

71 athletes will compete across 4 days for almost $2 million in prize money at the 2020 FINA Champions Series in China, including 12 races for Katinka Hosszu.

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Danas Rapsys, Xu Jiayu among Latest FINA Champions Series Invitees

Danas Rapsys, above, touched 1st in the 200 free at the World Championships last summer before being disqualified for a false start.

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Yannick Agnel To Lead French Broadcast Team For Tokyo Olympics

Olympic champ Yannick Agnel will once again provide commentary in France for coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, French media report.

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Engagement, Israeli National Titles Highlight Michal Liberman’s Incredible Week

An incredible week at the Israeli SC Championships for Michal Liberman included two individual wins and an engagement to Aaron Greenberg.

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German Weapons Koch & Heintz Headed To Luxembourg Euro Meet

More stars have been revealed as competing at the 2020 Luxembourg Euro Meet at the end of the month, with Marco Koch & Philip Heintz joining the party.

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French Ace Mehdy Metella’s Shoulder Surgery Is Complete

French national record holder Mehdy Metella has successfully undergone shoulder surgery, but now faces at least 4 months of rehabilitation.

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Seven National Records Fall At Israel SC Winter Championships

Meiron Cheruti set new national records in the men’s 50 free, 100 free and 50 fly at the Israeli Winter SC Championships in Netanya.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: British Swimming News & The Butterfly Train Has Arrived

Catch up on the latest swimming news from around the web, with this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines featuring Tom Derbyshire, City of Derby and more.

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