International

2016 Swammy Awards: Male Breakout Swimmer of the Year

Japan’s Masato Sakai blazed through the final 50 of the 200 fly to take a narrow 2nd to Michael Phelps at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Leonard: Understanding Cultures And Changing FINA

John Leonard, an outspoken critic of FINA and founder of a rival swimming federation, has published a new open letter with his feelings on the current swimming governing body, alleging that FINA employees are compensated with lavish trips and lodging in exchange for keeping ideas for change and innovation quiet.

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2016 Swammy Awards: Asia Female Swimmer Of The Year

Rie Kaneto proved that age is just a number this year with her gold medal-winning Rio performance at 27 years of age.

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Michael Phelps Featured On 12th Sports Illustrated Cover

More than 12 years after first making it onto the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, Michael Phelps has made it a clean dozen, posing with all 23 Olympic gold medals for the cover of this week’s SI.

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WATCH Thomas Ceccon Set Italian 15 & Under NAG With 50.4 100 LCM Free

Italian 15-year-old Thomas Ceccon had a big swim in the 100 free at the 2016 Italian Winter Open Championships.

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After 60 Years, Swimming Australia And Speedo Part Ways

After a 60-year partnership, Swimming Australia and swimwear company Speedo will be parting ways.

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Marc Sanchez Ganó 6 Oros en España Absoluto de Invierno Curso Corto

El LX Campeonato De España Absoluto de Invierno (curso corto) pasó entre el viernes y el domingo (16/12 – 18/12) en…

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European Champion Sebastiaan Verschuren Announces Retirement

Sebastiaan Verschuren, 200m freestyle champion at the 2016 European Championships, announced his retirement today.

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Federica Pellegrini Swims 53.9 in LC 100 Free at Italian Winter Champs

Pellegrini swam the 4th-best time of her career in the 100 free on Saturday at the Italian Winter Open Championships in Riccione.

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Marc Sanchez Wins Five At Spanish SC Nationals

Marc Sanchez of Spain cleaned up at his nation’s short course championship meet over the weekend.

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Check out the mannequin challenge of SC Poseidon Koblenz, Germany

The German swim club SC Poseidon Koblenz e.V. took their annual Christmas swim meet as a chance to show fast swim…

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Hosszu, Koch with best perfomances at Swim Cup Lausanne. Photo Vault.

Swim Cup Lausanne, Switzerland December 17-18 in Lausanne, Switzerland SCM (25 m) Event page Results The first edition of the Swim Cup…

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Campeón Olímpico, Entrenedor Universitario Anthony Nesty – Documental

¿Tiene un competidor (o si es un “swammer,” tenía un competidor específico) quién se fomenta para nadar más rápido y entrenar…

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LA NATACIÓN EN EL EXTRANJERO: UNA GUÍA – CAPÍTULO 1: MI HISTORIA

¿Estás preparándose para estudiar en el extranjero, específicamente en un país hispanohablante?  Si eres de un país hispanohablante y estás…

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Park Tae Hwan Finds New Home & Fresh Start Under Tim Lane At Warringah

Breaking out from under the suspension cloud, Korean World Champion Park Tae Hwan kicks off his re-energized career with the help of Tim Lane in Australia.

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