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Dutch Lineups Announced For European Junior, U23 Championships

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has announced its lineups for the European Junior Championships, U23 Championships and World University Games.

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Steenbergen, Schouten, Kamminga Headline Dutch Roster For Fukuoka

An 18-strong lineup has been revealed to represent the Netherlands at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan next month.

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World Championships Qualifiers Through Day 4 Of French Championships

Mewen Tomac took the men’s 200m backstroke on night 4 of the French Elite Championships, adding the event to his 100m back Worlds qualification.

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Florida Gators Pick Up Commitment from Irish Senior National Teamer Molly Mayne (2023)

Multiple-time short course Irish national champion Molly Mayne has committed to join the Florida Gators in Gainesville this fall.

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Tabatha Avetand Hits 2:09.73 200 Butterfly To Lower French Age Group Record

Avetand took out Marie Wattel’s 2015 age group record in the 200 fly with a gold medal-winning swim at 2023 French Nationals.

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2023 French Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Leon Marchand has a chance to go four-for-four in tonight’s finals session in Rennes, coming in as a massive favorite in the men’s 200 IM.

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Charlotte Bonnet Breaks 100 Breast French Record For 3rd Time This Year In 1:07.54

Charlotte Bonnet swam a 1:07.54 at French Nationals do place second overall and break the national record for the third time this year.

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Olympic Swimming Medalist Sarah Wellbrock Retires, Citing Health

Sarah (Koehler) Wellbrock, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 1500 free, announced her retirement from competitive swimming on Wednesday.

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Wattel Leads 100 Free Heats, Marchand Lurks In 200 IM On Day 4 Of French Championships

Marie Wattel led the women’s 100m freestyle heats on day four of the 2023 French Elite Championships, posting a morning swim of 54.58.

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Charlotte Bonnet Lowers Own French Record In 100 Breaststroke

Charlotte Bonnet lowered her own French national record in the women’s 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:07.71 in the prelims.

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Maxime Grousset On 47.62 100 Free: “It Was A Really Good Race”

Hear what 100m freestyle champion Maxime Grousset had to say after posting a time of 47.62 at the 2023 French Elite Championships.

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World Championships Qualifiers Through Day 3 Of French Elite Championships

21-year-old phenom Leon Marchand scored another World Championships-worthy swim, taking the men’s 200m fly on day 3 of the 2023 French Elite Championships.

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2023 French Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

World Championship silver medalist Maxime Grousset comes in as the big favorite in the men’s 100 free on the third night of action in Rennes.

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Bob Bowman on Marchand: “He hasn’t shaved and he’s about 50% prepared”

After Leon Marchand’s 2nd French national title in as many days, his coach Bob Bowman spoke with the media about his pupil’s progress

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Pacome Bricout Breaks French Age Record in 800 Free, Qualifies for Worlds with 7:50.29

Pacome Bricout dropped 6.5 seconds in the 800 free on Wednesday to break the French 18-year age group record in the 800 free with 7:50.29.

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