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Denis Petrashov Drops Own Kyrgyzstani 100 BR Record At Youth Olympics

Denis Petrashov won silver at the Youth Olympic Games as he broke his Kyrgyzstani Record in the men’s 100 breaststroke.

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Russia Powers To YOG Medal Table Lead Through Day 2

World record holder Kliment Kolesnikov took the men’s 100m back in Buenos Aires tonight, contributing to Russia’s lead in the overall YOG medal table through day 2.

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Hvas Does It Again, Knocks Norwegian 200 IM Record Down To 1:59.58

Tomoe Hvas lowered his Norwegian Record once again as he won gold at the Youth Olympic Games in the 200 IM.

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Legendary Sprinter Popov Receives Olympic Order In Buenos Aires

Legendary Russian sprinter Alexander Popov received an Olympic Order during the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session taking place at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.

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Dropping 1Back, Norway’s Hvas Going All-In With 200 IM In Buenos Aires

All the fields remain in tact for tonight’s finals in Buenos Aires, save for the men’s 100m back, where Norwegian swimmer Tomoe Hvas has given up his spot in the final to instead go all-in on the 200m IM.

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Lankwarden Replaces Kossen As KNZB General Manager

The Royal Federation of Dutch Swimming (KNZB) has announced that Aschwin Lankwarden will be taking over as General Manager of the organization as of January 1, 2019.

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Tomoe Hvas Becomes First Norwegian Sub-2:00 In 200 IM At YOG

Tomoe Hvas destroyed the Norwegian National Record in the men’s 200 IM prelims at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Watch Newly-Minted WR Holder Santos Give Sjostrom Block Start Tips

We know Swedish Olympian Sarah Sjostrom’s start is incredible as it is, but even the greats take time to learn something new from one another.

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Kolesnikov’s Speedy 48.17 Lead-Off Snagged Russian Gold

Nine different nations got on the board on day 1 of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, including Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the mixed 4 x 100m freestyle relay.

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Kaylee McKeown Keeps The Double For Night 1 Of YOG

Australia’s finalist at the 2017 World Championships, teenager Kaylee McKeown, will take on the 100m back field tonight in Buenos Aires, as well as the 200m IM.

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American Rhyan White Swims Best Time in 100 Back at YOG Day 1 Prelims

White, currently a freshman at Alabama, leads a loaded field into the semi-finals.

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WATCH LIVE: Swimming at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Some of the world’s biggest junior stars, including European Champion Kristof Milak, take the stage in Buenos Aires this week.

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Pair Of World Records Highlights Final Night Of Budapest World Cup

Two world records and a pair of #2 swims of all-time highlighted an incredibly fast final session at the FINA World Cup stop in Budapest.

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Sjostrom, Hosszu Grab Two Top Seeds Apiece On Day 3 In Budapest

Katinka Hosszu continued her strong performances in Budapest with two top seeds at day 3 prelims.

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Top 5 Athletes to Watch at the 2018 YOGs

2018 Youth Olympic Games October 6th- 18th, 2018 Swimming Events: October 7th- 12th, 2018 Buenos Aires, Argentina Schedule/Results Entries The…

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