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2012 Olympian Craig Benson, Auburn’s Joe Patching Lead British World University Games Roster

2012 Olympian Craig Benson was on the short-end of a crowded British breaststroke field, but has received a consolation of a trip to the World University Games.

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PHOTO VAULT: Sjostrom, Hosszu, Gyurta, Koch star at Bergen Swim Festival

Last week’s Bergen Swim Festival brought together some of the world’s top aquatic athletes and featured some truly outstanding battles.

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Luthersdottir, Stacchiotti smash 200 IM meet records on day 1 of Small Nation Games

The final two events of opening day at the 2015 Small Nation Games saw both 200 IM meet records fall by about 4 seconds apiece.

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Mireia Belmonte nominated for prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award

Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte has been nominated for a prestitious award in Spain, according to her Facebook page: the Princess of Asturias Award in sports.

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Mireia Belmonte Scratches Two Major June Meets Due to Shoulder Injuries

“She is training better and better week after week but still not 100% … not great timing.”

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Fullalove and Tully Take Scottish Grand Prix Titles

Jessica Fullalove and Mark Tully took the Scottish Grand Prix titles in the sprint section of the event and the overall titles as well…

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Eva Fabian: From the Open Water to the Ivy League

Yale University’s Eva Fabian is not your average collegiate swimmer. At just 21 years old, Eva has already established herself as an international champion in open water events and as a force to be reckoned with in NCAA distance swimming circles.

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German youngsters getting ready for 2015’s season highlights

The German National Youth and Junior Championships will take place between June 2nd to 6th in Berlin.

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Alberto Castagnetti to be Remembered at Upcoming Meet in Verona

On June 1st and 2nd 750 junior athletes will compete for titles at a meet that is dedicated to coach Alberto Castagnetti…

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Gyurta and Koch Both Post Top Five Times in Bergen

The gold and silver medalists in the 200 breaststroke from the last World Championships head an exciting head to head battle…

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WATCH: Race videos from all sessions of the Bergen Swim Festival

The Bergen Swim Festival is bringing some of the world’s best aquatic athletes together, and the historic meet has switched…

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Czerniak Swims World’s Second Fastest 100 Fly This Year at Polish Nationals

Konrad Czerniak posted the second fastest 100 fly of the year and Tomasz Polewka broke the national record to win the 50 backstroke on day 3 of the 2015 Polish Nationals.

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Sjostrom Posts World’s Second Fastest 200 Freestyle in Bergen

In the very first event of the evening at the Bergen Swim Festival Sarah Sjostrom took the women’s 200 freestyle in a time of 1:54.77…

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In Briefs 05/29/15: Australian News, Swiss Swimmer Honored, Guyana Announces Pan Am Roster

Today’s “In Briefs” highlights the Australian Sports Commission’s lack of women within its own ranks, among other global news stories.

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Kawecki wins again on day 2 of Polish Nationals, completes backstroke double

Former European Champion Radoslaw Kawecki continued to roll at Polish Nationals this week, winning the 100 back on day 2 after taking the 200 on day 1.

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