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Yannick Lebherz Breaks German Record on Fast Day 1 of German Trials

Germany’s Yannick Lebherz was part of an explosive first day of competition that saw 6 swimmers hit World Championship qualifying standards. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Two Swedish Breaststroke Records Go Down in Jonkoping

At the 3rd stop on the 2013 Swedish Grand Prix circuit, the headlines came from a more unusual place than…

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Vlad Dips Under 48 in Russia

Vlad’s 47.93 made him the first swimmer of 2013 to go under 48 seconds in long course, and continues his trajectory toward an international podium. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Hosszu swims 15 events in Bergen

Hungarian Katinka Hosszu show an incredible display of endurance, swimming 15 events and medaling in 14 of them at the…

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French Announce 25 Swimmers for World Championships; Ress to WUG’s

Eric Ress missed his bid for Worlds, but will compete for the French in two big meets this summer: The World University Games in Russia, and the Mediterranean Championships in Turkey. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Arkady Vyatchanin to Consider Nationality Change After Worlds

Russian backstroker Arkady Vyatchanin, who trains in the United States with Gregg Troy, Ryan Lochte, and the Gator Swim Club, has…

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Makovich breaks 400 IM junior record on final day of Russian Champs

On the final day of the Russian National Championships 17-year old Semen Makovich stole the show breaking the Russian junior national…

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British Updates: Halsall NAG Record Goes Down, Plymouth Wins National League

A previous National U-16 record held by the great Fran Halsall has been broken in the UK. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Evgeny Korotyshkin posts world best in 100 butterfly

Olympic silver medalist Evgeny Korotyshkin won the men’s 100 butterfly in a time of 51.53, which is the fastest done…

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Morozov puts up first 47 of the year at Russian Nationals

Vladimir Morozov is having what you could call a good year since London. He started out by winning both the…

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Impressive men’s 100 freestyle on Day 4 of Russian Championships

In the race of the evening, the men’s 100 freestyle semi-final six men went under the FINA A standard and…

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Sinkevich Crushes Russian Record in 200 Breast on Day 3 of Russia Cup

Two Russian Records went down on Thursday in Kazaan: one to Vyacheslav Sinkevich and one to Vlad Morozov.

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14-Year Old Ustinova Faster Than Missy at Same Age on Day 2 of 2013 Russian Cup

Arkady Vyatchanin went toe-to-toe in the men’s 100 backstroke final, and a young women’s backstroker put up an amazing time in the 200. (Stock Photo: Tim binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vyatchanin Tops Morozov in Semis; No Zueva in Women’s 200 Back

Arkady Vyatchanin took the top seed in the men’s 100 back semi-finals over Vlad Morozov (above), while Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Zueva didn’t swim the 200 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swiss Swimming Announces 10 swimmer team for 2013 Universiade

Swiss Swimming has announced the 10 athletes who have successfully achieved the requirements of the first phase of qualification and…

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