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2019 European Open Water World Cup Locations, Dates Announced

The European Swimming League (LEN) has agreed on the locations and dates for the 2019 Open Water World Cup.

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Magnini’s Fate Still Unknown As Hearing Resolution Postponed

The hearing  for two-time Italian world champion swimmer Filippo Magnini regarding his anti-doping policies violated took place as scheduled today, however, any suspension decision has been delayed.

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Former Russian Swimmer And Coach Nikolai Pankin Dies

Former Russian swimmer and coach Nikolai Pankin died at the age of 70 this past week.

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Russia Claims Youth Olympic Games Swimming Crown

The 2018 Youth Olympic Games wrapped up last night in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the nation of Russia racing away as the clear leader of the swimming medal table.

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Milak Gunning For YOG 2Fly Glory; Opts Out Of 1Free Final

Denied 100m fly gold, Hungary’s Kristof Milak is ready to give it his all in the 200m fly final tonight in Buenos Aires.

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Record 30 Nations Now Represented In YOG Medal Standings

Through the penultimate night of competition of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, a record number of nations penetrated the medal standings, totaling 30 in all.

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Mona McSharry Lowers Irish 50 Free Record At Youth Olympic Games

Mona McSharry broke her own Irish Record in the women’s 50 freestyle at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

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Meet the 2018-19 Swim Ireland National Squads

Swim Ireland announced its 2018/19 national squads.

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Markov Drops 1Free To Be Fully Fueled For 50 Fly Showdown At YOG

Russia’s Daniil Markov will just be taking on the 50 fly final tonight and forgoing his spot in the 50m free semi-finals.

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Ceccon Lifts Italy Up To Fourth Place In YOG Medal Standings

Night 4 of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games saw the nation of Italy get a big bump in the overall medal standings, courtesy of 17-year-old Thomas Ceccon.

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Kolesnikov, Minakov Lift Russians To New WJR In 400 Medley Relay

Andrei Minakov delivered a 51.14 fly split as the Russian men snapped the junior world record in the 400 medley relay at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Shkurdai Is Sole Scratch On Night 4 In Buenos Aires

Tonight is a sprint special in Buenos Aires, with the men’s 50 free, women’s 50 fly and men’s 50 back all on the agenda.

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Russia Remains On Top Of Medal Standings Heading Into YOG Day 4 Finals

Heading into day 4 finals, Russia remains atop the overall swimming medal table at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games taking place in Buenos Aires.

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Kliment Kolesnikov Breaks Russian Junior Record in 100 Free

Kolesnikov swam a 48.0 on a 400 free relay leadoff on Tuesday at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Relive The First Three Days Of The Youth Olympic Games

Kristof Milak has three medals through three days of competition at the Youth Olympic Games.

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