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Morozov, Ustinova Each Win Second Event at Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov qualified for the Olympics tonight in the 50 free, clocking 22.01 in the final.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals

Federica Pellegrini won the women’s 200 free at the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials, posting the fourth-fastest time in the world so far this season.

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Watch: Luca Dotto Breaks 100 Free Italian Record W/ 47.96 (Race Video)

Watch as Luca Dotto becomes the first Italian man under 48 in this race video.

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Even Adam Peaty Struggles For Lane Space, As No Pools Open In Derby

Adam Peaty will now need to split training time between Repton and Loughborough as one of his training facilities in the City of Derby has just closed.

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2016 Italian Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims Recap

Luca Dotto came very close to hitting the Italian B standard in this morning’s prelims of the men’s 50 free.

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Updating The Story Line On Russian And Chinese Doping

What’s the latest news regarding the ever-present subject of anti-doping? Find out here.

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Russian Olympic Trials Day 7 Prelims Recap

Rozaliya Nasretdinova came in just .12 seconds off the Russian Olympic selection standard in this morning’s 50 freestyle prelims.

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Ilaria Bianchi Becomes 2nd Woman On 2016 Italian Olympic Team

Ilaria Bianchi hit the Italian Olympic qualifying time on day 3 of Italian Nationals to become just the second Olympic qualifier on the women’s side so far this year.

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Luca Dotto Breaks Italian Record in 100 Free, 47.96, Now #2 in World

Italy’s Luca Dotto clocked a 47.96 to lead off Forestry’s 4×100 free relay on the third night of 2016 Italian Nationals and Olympic Trials, breaking the national record and leapfrogging to the Number 2 ranking in the World.

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The “Next Great Sprinter” Evgeny Sedov Misses Semi-Finals in Russia

2016 RUSSIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS / OLYMPIC TRIALS April 16-23rd, 2016 Moscow, Russia Prelims 09:00/Finals 18:00 Local Time Prelims 02:00/Finals 11:00 U.S….

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19-Year Old Evgeny Rylov Breaks European Record in 200 Back

2016 RUSSIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS / OLYMPIC TRIALS April 16-23rd, 2016 Moscow, Russia Prelims 09:00/Finals 18:00 Local Time Prelims 02:00/Finals 11:00 U.S….

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals

Ilaria Bianchi won the 100 fly with 57.87, guaranteeing her a spot on the Italian squad for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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2016 Russian Championships: Day 6 Live Recap

Look here for a live recap of today’s action at the Russian Olympic Trials.

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Italian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Prelims Recap

Gabriele Detti was the top qualifier in this morning’s 400 free.

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Morozov Pops 21.7 50 Free at Day 6 Prelims of Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov was the top qualifier in the men’s 50 free this morning at Russian Trials.

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