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Russia expands lead with 15 golds, 28 medals in Baku after day 4

The young Russian swim team continues to impress at the 2015 Baku European Games, expanding their lead in the medal counts after day 4.

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RACE VIDEOS: Day 4 at the 2015 European Games in Baku

Russia’s Alina Openysheva topped Dutch rival Marritt Steenbergen to win the 200 free on day 4.

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Luke Greenbank Lowers 200 Backstroke Jr World Record

Luke Greenback powered through the men’s 200 backstroke and lowered the Jr World Record to 1:56.89.

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2015 European Games Day 4 Finals Live Recap: GBR’s Luke Greenbank Nabs New World Junior Record in 200 Back

Great Britain’s Luke Greenbank raced his way to a new World Junior Record mark in the 200 backstroke on Day 4 of the 2015 European Games.

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European Games; Day Four Prelims

Daniil Pakhomov puts up a lifetime best of 52.25 in the prelims of the men’s 100 butterfly…

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All Videos From Day Three Of The European Games

Below are all the videos from the fourth day of swimming at the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Renwick, Milne and Tully Highlight the First Day of Scottish Championships

Robbie Renwick, Mark Tully and Stephen Milne were the only three Scottish athletes to win events on the first day of the Scottish Open Championships in Glasgow…

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Race Video: Watch Maria Astashinka Break Two Jr World Records

Watch 16 year old Russian breaststroker, Maria Astashinka, beat the Junior World Record marks in both the 200 breaststroke and 4×100 medley relay.

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Russia hits 10 golds, 22 total swimming medals on day 3 of European Games

The Russians continue to lead the swimming medal tables after day 3 of the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Six-foot-five breaststroker Jeltyakov looking for Azerbaijan’s first swimming medal at home Euro Games

Six-foot-five-inch 17-year-old Anton Jeltyakov likes to play basketball. Luckily for his home nation of Azerbaijan, the young giant likes to swim more.

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Russia Breaks Team USA’s Medley Relay Jr World Record In Baku

The Russian relay team of Mariia Kameneva, Maria Astashinka, Polina Egorova, and Arina Openysheva combined to win the event and break the Jr World Record with their time of 4:03.22.

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Turkish Swimmers Alkan, Ozcan to Join Bowman in Tempe

Two Turkish swimmers have confirmed they will be moving out to Tempe when Bob Bowman transitions to Arizona State University full-time.

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Maria Astashkina Breaks 200 Breast Jr World Record In Baku

16 year old Russian breaststroker Maria Astashinka ran away from the field, winning her second gold medal of the games and breaking the Jr World Record with her time of 2:23.06.

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Loughran Describes “Cowardly” Road Rage Incident

Additional details emerge on the road rage incident, which left Jeanette Ottesen with injured fingers.

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47 New Michael Phelps Photos For #PhelpsFans

Mike Lewis captured 47 images of Michael Phelps in Santa Clara, and, at your request, we’ve loaded them all into one post. You’re welcome.

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