Europe

SwimSwam Talks to “The Muffin Man” of Paris: Norway’s Henrik Christiansen

Listen to what inspires Christiansen both in and out of the pool (aside from muffins) and how he’s feeling after the whirlwind experience of his 3rd Olympics

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Sean Kelly deja la natación española

El entrenador irlandés, que asumió su cargo el 1° de septiembre de 2020, comenzará una nueva etapa profesional en Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

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Cambio de mando en la natación artística española

Finalmente, la entrenadora Mayu Fujiki cierra su exitoso ciclo como seleccionadora; la medallista olímpica Andrea Fuentes vuelve a sus raíces.

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5-Time Hungarian Olympian Boglarka Kapas Will Retire in December

Boglarka Kapas, 31, was the 2019 World Champion in the 200 fly and the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in the 800 free. She says she will retire in December.

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Las campeonas olímpicas de waterpolo: “Nos merecemos este oro”

La selección de España derrotó en la final a Australia 11-9, consumando un hito histórico: el primer oro olímpico del femenino.

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British Breaststroker Oscar Bilbao Joining Arizona State This Fall

Breaststroke specialist Oscar Bilbao grew up in England before moving to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he trained with Hamilton Aquatics Dubai.

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Euro Champs Finalist Grace Palmer Heading From Belgium to LSU for 2024-25

Grace Palmer recently placed 8th in the 800-meter freestyle (8:51.04) and 14th in the 200 breaststroke (2:32.01) at June’s European Championships.

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Olympic Champion Dan Wiffen Breaks Down Epic Win in 800 Free

the Loughborough resident swam a gutsy race in the 800 free and came out on top ahead of USA’s defending champion, Bobby Finke.

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Coach Jacco Verhaeren Heads Back To The Netherlands In Unique Role

Jacco Verhaeren went from the Netherlands to Australia to France and now back to the Netherlands as the longtime coach returns to his roots.

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European Aquatics CEO Patrice Coste Resigns

Patrice Coste took over as the CEO of European Aquatics (then LEN) in December 2022. He will part ways for what sources say are personal reasons.

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2024 Sjostrom Invitational Live Recap

Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjostrom is hosting a unique invitational today in Sweden, with rapid-fire rounds of racing on the agenda.

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Olympic Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires, Age 30

Tom Daley, a four-time World Champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal winning fiver, has announced his retirement from the sport.

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Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Too Ill To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony

Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen of Ireland was set to carry his nation’s flag at the closing ceremonies but illness kept him away.

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AP Race Acquires Wave Swimming Academy

AP Race Founders Adam Peaty and Ed Baxter: “This project is something I am incredibly passionate about and it is an honour to be in this position.”

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British Father Neil Gilson Shatters 38-Year-Old Lake Geneva Crossing Record

Completing the swim to fundraise for the PANS PANDA UK charity, Gilson took 33 minutes off the previous crossing record.

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