Europe

German Law Criminalizing Athletes Caught Doping Now In Effect

Germany’s law proposing jail time for athletes testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs is now in effect.

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Anastasia Kirpichnikova Receives Russian National Order

Anastasia Kirpichnikova has received a the title of “Master of Sports of Russia, International Class”

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Kromowidjojo, Heemskerk, Sefl Rock Day 3 Of Indian Ocean Champs

Ranomi Kromowidjojo finished off the 2015 Indian Ocean Championships with wins in the 50 fly and the 100 free. Dutch teammate Heemskerk took the 200 back, and Jan Sefl jumped into the world rankings by winning the 50 fly.

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Kromowidjojo, Jakabos Highlight Day 2 of Indian Ocean Champs

After winning twice on day 1, Dutch swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo won her signature 50 free on day 2 of the 2015 Indian Ocean Championships, and Hungary’s Zsuzsanna Jakabos added a win in one of the night’s best battles.

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The Brick Lands in Europe; Sells Out in U.S., Again

High demand for The Brick has caused it to sell out once again. This time the wait is expected to last just one week. New orders can still be placed on the Fike Swim Product’s website and are estimated to ship out early next week.

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Budapest 2024 Bid Receives Government Funding Boost

Hungary’s central government has given a huge supportive boost to the Budapest 2024 Olympic Games bid.

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2015 Swammy Awards: Jordan Wilimovsky, Male OWS Of The Year

Former NCAA standout and 2014 Pan Pacific Championships 9th place finisher in the 10k, Jordan Wilimovsky, broke out big-time in 2015.

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Allison Schmitt Adidas Swim Photo Vault

Allison Schmitt models Adidas Swim gear.

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Ranomi Kromowidjojo Doubles on Day 1 of Hosszu-Less Indian Ocean Meet

Ranomi Kromowidjojo led Dutch dominance on day 1 of the 2015 Swim Meet of the Indian Ocean.

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Slovak Championships: Stefanik Rises To Top Of European Junior Ranks

The Slovak Championships in swimming in the short course pool for juniors and seniors took place in the photogenic Elements Resort in Samorin-Cilistov during the weekend 18th-20th of December 2015. In all, 297 swimmers from 41 swimming clubs raced 1413 times.

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Cesar Cielo Adidas Swim Photo Vault

Cesar Cielo in Adidas Swim gear…all around the pool. This is worth a look.

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2015 Swammy Awards: Ihar Boki, Male Para-Swimmer of the Year

Check out all of our 2015 Swammy Awards here. 2015 Male Para-Swimmer of the Year: Ihar Boki, Belarus In a year…

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2015 Indian Ocean Championships: Preview

The 27th Indian Ocean Championships will take place in Reunion from Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30, 2015, and feature international stars such as Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Femke Heemskerk.

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Franziska Hentke finishes 2015 strong with 2:06,96 in the 200m Fly

At a local swim meet in her home town Magdeburg, Germany’s top swimmer Franziska Hentke again showed her world class on the 200 m butterfly in 2:06,96 (LC).

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Sam Dailley Smashes British Age Group Bests In All Three Fly Events

14-year-old Sam Dailley is becoming a huge name in British age group swimming. This weekend, at ASA Winter National Championships…

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