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Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds and European Champion Andrew Mullen to train at British Para-Swimming National Performance Centre

Four-time Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds and four-time European Champion Andrew Mullen have moved their training base to the British Para-Swimming National Performance Centre in Manchester.

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Simon, Feldwehr Earn Breaststroke Wins on Day 2 of German Nationals

The second day of the German National Championships started with two wins by German sprinters who actually train in the…

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NCAA Medalist Laura Simon Makes Surprise Appearance at German Nationals

NCAA medalist Laura Simon from the University of Virginia, who was the runner-up in the 200 breaststroke at the 2015 NCAA…

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Kazan World Championships to be broadcast on 70 TV and radio stations

The Russian Swimming Federation announced last week that this summer’s FINA World Championships will be broadcast by 70 TV and radio providers over Europe, Asia and North and South America.

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France Inching Closer to Bid for 2024 Olympic Games

For months France has been considering a bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, but never has it been closer…

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Newcomer Jacob Heidtmann Swims to 2nd in the World in 400 IM in Germany, But Still Expects More

2015 German National Championships World Championship Qualifying Meet, 50 Meter Pool Berlin Germany April 9th-12th (Thursday-Sunday) Meet Central: here Live…

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Germany’s Paul Biedermann Set to Retire After Rio Olympics

While in Berlin getting ready for German Nationals, Paul Biedermann confirmed for the press that he will indeed be retiring…

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Proposed Russian Bill Limits Athletes to Two Olympic Games

According to The Associated Press, the Russian government is considering implementing a rule banning its athletes from competing in more…

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Koch, Deibler, Biedermann already pre-nominated for Germany’s Worlds team, says national head coach

Steffen Deibler pulled out of German Nationals with an infection, but has already earned a pre-nomination for the German World Championships Team.

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Cameron van der Burgh struggled after the Olympics, but has motivation back now – Video Feature

Nils Zätterström catches up with 2012 Olympic Champion Cameron Van Der Burgh at the Swim Cup Eindhoven 2015.

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France Releases Official List of Qualifiers for Kazan

Jérémy Stravius will represent France in Kazan this summer, along with 14 other men and 14 women. It is the largest female contingent France has had in recent years.

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Video: Sarah Sjostrom Reminisces About First International Meet In Eidhoven Following National Record Swim

Sarah Sjostrom became the first Swedish woman in history to ever break one-minute in the 100m backstroke today with a 59.98 at the 2015 Eidhoven Swim Cup

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RACE VIDEO: Femke Heemskerk Breaks Dutch National Record in 100M Freestyle

Dutch swimmer Femke Heemskerk broke a highlight national record on Sunday in Eindhoven, and above is the full race video.

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Recap of 2015 French Long Course Nationals – Qualifiers for Kazan

Florent Manaudou punched his ticket to Kazan at the 2015 Elite Championships in Limoges, France, as did 12 other men and 9 women.

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Lara Grangeon Breaks French 400 IM Record in Finals at Elite Nationals in Limoges

Lara Grangeon broke the French national record in the 400 IM at the Elite Championships in Limoges on Sunday.

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