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Kolesnikov, Borodin & Chimrova Wrap Up Wins On Day Two Of Swimming Cup Of Russia

Bacstroking ace Kliment Kolesnikov was among the list of impressive day two winners to close out the 2023 Swimming Cup of Russia.

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Iowa’s Sabina Kupcova To Represent Slovakia At 2023 World University Games

Kupcova, a rising sophomore with the Hawkeyes, qualified for the World University Games at the Pro Swim Series event in Westmont last month.

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Pension Reform Protestors Target Paris 2024 Aquatics Center Construction Site

Widespread unrest in France stemming from last month’s law increasing the pension age from 62 to 64 is starting to bleed into the sports world. 

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WATCH: Daniel Wiffen Takes Us Behind The Scenes of His 14:34 1500 Free In Stockholm

The Irishman offers a glimpse into his experience at the Swim Open Stockholm where he broke three National Records and moved to #4 all-time in the 1500 free.

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Zhikharev Grabs 100 Fly Gold Over Minakov To Open 2023 Swimming Cup Of Russia

Andrei Minakov settled for silver in the men’s 100m fly tonight behind Petr Zhikharev to open the 2023 Swimming Cup of Russia.

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Jovan Lekic Breaks Bosnia & Herzegovina Record in Men’s 200 Fly

Jovan Lekic, committed to swim at LSU in the United States in the fall, broke his own National Record in the 200 fly this weekend.

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Ogretir Hits 100 Breast Lifetime Best of 59.18 To Close Out Turkish Trials

The 2023 Turkish Team Trials wrapped up from Edirne tonight with 25-year-old Berkay Ogretir scoring a sub-minute 100m breaststroke.

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Russian Olympic Medalist Svetlana Varganova Arrested as Part of Drug Sting in India

“She supplied narcotics to foreign nationals only,” an NCB official said of 58-year-old Svetlana Varganova’s role in the supposed cartel.

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Danielle Hill Clocks 27.69 50 Back Irish National Record

Danielle Hill lowered her own Irish national record in the women’s 50m back while competing at the Swim Ulster LC Championships.

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Ksawery Masiuk Completes Backstroke Hat Trick on Day 3 of Polish Nationals

Ksawery Masiuk completed his hat trick in the backstroke events at the 2023 Polish National Championships with a 50 back victory on Friday night.

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2023 Turkish Team Trials Day 2: Satir Clocks National Record In 100 Back

Catch up on day two of the 2023 Turkish team trials with Mert Ali Satir producing a new national record in the men’s 100m backstroke event.

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NCAA Champion Kacper Stokowski Returning to NC State for Fifth Year

NC State’s leading scorer at the 2023 NCAA Championships, Kacper Stokowski, will return to Raleigh for his final year of collegiate eligibility next season.

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ROC Chief “Surprised” By Talk of Lack of Motivation Among Russian Athletes

Russian swimmer Maria Kameneva said she’s turned her focus to breaking a world record rather than an Olympic gold medal.

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Tuncelli Becomes Youngest Swimmer Ever To Crack The 15-Minute Barrier In 1500 Free

In addition to becoming the youngest swimmer under the 15-minute barrier, Tuncelli took five and a half seconds off the Turkish National Record.

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4-Time World Junior Champion Ksawery Masiuk Changes His Mind About Future NCAA Career

Last summer, Polish teenager Ksawery Masiuk committed to NC State. He has now decided to stay home and train in Poland instead of going to the United States.

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