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2015 European Games: Two Jr World Records Highlights Day 3

Follow along for live updates from day three of the 2015 European Games.

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European Games; Day Three Prelims

The women’s 200 freestyle saw three gold medalists qualify for the top three position in the semi-final…

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Scotland’s School Swim Lesson Program Cut; Org Offsets With New Sponsorship

Scotland’s department of sports ministry has announced the country’s  “top-up” program, a system designed to help thousands of primary school…

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Euro Games as Possible Springboard for Azerbaijan 2024 Bid

Azerbaijan is the center of sporting action this week as the city of Baku is the home of the inaugural…

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Russia crushing swimming medal table two days into 2015 European Games

Two days into swimming competition at the first-ever European Games, the Russian delegation is dominating the medal table.

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Maria Astashkina chasing Baku breaststroke sweep, junior world record

Just two days in to the first-ever European Games, one Russian swimmer is on the verge of a complete stroke domination.

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Three-Time British Olympian Caitlin McClatchey To Retire

Three-time British Olympian and multi-time international medallist Caitlin McClatchey announced her retirement from competitive swimming Wednesday.

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2015 European Games Day 2 Finals: Steenbergen Matches Semi’s Time for 100 Free Gold

The Inaugural European Games continue today with an exciting line-up of finals, including the women’s 400 freestyle and men’s 200 breaststroke from Baku.

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European Games; Day Two Prelims

Maria Astashkina the next step in her attempt to sweep the breaststroke events qualifying with the top time in the women’s 200 breaststroke…

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Jeanette Ottesen and Marco Loughran Injured After Assault In Denmark

An alleged road rage incident on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark has left Danish Olympic swimmer Jeanette Ottesen and her boyfriend Marco Loughran injured.

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Izotov Reigns at St. Petersburg Cup, But Will Not Swim Individually at 2015 Worlds

The St. Petersburg Cup was in full swing in Russia over the weekend, where key members of the Russian team…

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WKU All-American Schwingenschlogl, Laemmler Transfer To Mizzou

WKU’s All-American breaststroker, Fabian Schwingenschlogl, and backstroker Nadine Laemmler will be transferring to the University of Missouri.

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Two German age records fall on day 1 of European Games, one new and one ancient

The opening day of the first-ever European Games saw two young German swimmers break new ground with age group records.

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Marrit Steenbergen: Why the Dutch relays are suddenly among the scariest in the world

The 15-year-old Steenbergen rattled the Junior World Record in semifinals. Could she and the Dutch rattle world record-holders Australia in the 4×100 free relay in Kazan or Rio?

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NCAA Champ Gkolomeev Taking Pre-Kazan Camp With ADN Swim Project

Kristian Gkolomeev is just one of the notable names on the ADN Swim Project’s roster slated to compete at the 2015 French Open in early July.

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