Europe

The 18th Annual Euro Meet Luxembourg: A Record-Setting Event!

For many members of the global swimming community, Luxembourg is known as the home of the Euro Meet, which just celebrated its highly successful 18th year from the 29th -31st of January, 2016.

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Belmonte Taking No Risks When it Comes to the Zika Virus

On Wednesday at a media event Mireia Belmonte told the press that she is worried about the threat the Zika virus presents…

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New Dutch Jr Swimming Rule Requires Qualifying Time in 200 To Swim 50

In an effort to build a foundation of strength and stamina in young athletes, the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has enacted a new rule concerning junior swimmers’ event eligibility.

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Markus Deibler Races at German Nationals, But Remains Retired

Paul Biedermann, Steffen and Markus Deibler took part in the second league of the short course meters German National Team…

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Koch, Pothain Break Records on Final Day of Golden Tour in Amiens

Marco Koch broke another Golden Tour record with his 1:00.66 win in the men’s 100 breast on Sunday in Amiens, France.

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SG Essen and SV Würzburg are Germany’s National Team Champions 2016

German National Team Championships February 6th and 7th, 2016 –  Essen, Germany Short Course Meters Event Website Live results Result…

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Manaudou, Sjostrom Highlight Day 2 of Golden Tour in Amiens

Florent Manaudou popped the third-fastest 50 free in the world so far this season, winning the event at the FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat in 21.57.

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Hentke and Köhler Top Scorers at German National Team Championships

German National Team Championships February 6th and 7th, 2016 –  Essen, Germany Event Website Live results Live scoreboard The German…

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5 Golden Tour Records Fall on Day 1 in Amiens

Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) won the women’s 50 fly with 25.37, the second-fastest time in the world so far this season, and a new record for the Golden Tour.

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Michael and Peter Andrew Launch SwimCents Vodcast

Peter Andrew: “Our main goal with the VodCast is to give more people who are curious about our journey and USRPT direct access to us with the ultimate goal being that of building a community where coaches, parents, and swimmers can come and learn, ask questions and get connected.”

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Russian Olympic Federation Announces Cash Bonus for Rio Medals

Russia’s payments are more modest than they have given in the past but more than the USOC gives to American athletes.

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2016 FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat – Amiens: Preview

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, who posted five of the top ten performances in the Nice stage of the 2016 Golden Tour Camille Muffat, is entered in all 17 events at Amiens this weekend.

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Sweden’s Coleman Will Most Likely Stay In Australia Until Rio

Swedish swimmer Michelle Coleman blasted a personal best 200m freestyle last month at a meet hosted by Miami Swimming Club, the locale at which she has been training for the past 5 months. With her recent shake-up of the world rankings, the 22-year-old is seriously considering staying on the Gold Coast in the lead-up to Rio.

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Russia’s Efimova, Lobintsev Wrapping Up Training Trip In Rio

Russian swimmers Yulia Efimova and Nikita Lobintsev are taking an early look at the 2016 Olympic host city on a 12-day training trip to Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian media.

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Adidas Swim Set to Launch BeOne Challenge

Challenge yourself and compete with our adidas athletes and swimmers from all over the world.

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