International

Louis Croenen puts up world’s #5 time in 200 fly to close Belgium Open

Louis Croenen won two events over the final two days of the Belgium Open, including a 200 fly in which he hit the 5th-fastest time in the world this year.

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After national record haul in Charlotte, Team Egypt prepares for Hungary and Kazan

Egypt’s national team broke several national records and hit multiple FINA “A” cuts in Charlotte, qualifying swimmers to compete in Kazan this summer.

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South Africa’s Karin Prinsloo Will Not Compete at 2015 Worlds

South Africa’s top women’s swimmer, Karin Prinsloo, has announced she will forego the 2015 World Swimming Championships in Kazan and…

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Boston’s Bid for 2024 Olympics Not A “Sure Thing”

With the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision on which city will host the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympic Games…

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McKeon Siblings Headline Australia’s Dolphins Team Roster For 2015 Japan Open

A large portion of the Australian National Team will be in Tokyo this weekend to compete at the 2015 Japan…

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Construction Begins on Temporary Pools Inside Soccer Stadium for 2015 World Championships

Construction has begun on the temporary pools being installed at the Kazan Arena for the 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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How to Improve your Flexibility

Flexibility is an important part of every swimmer’s training, but it is often overlooked. Not only does flexibility improve your range of motion, but it also protects against injury. Let’s discuss a few ways you can improve your flexibility within your training to improve your athleticism in the water.

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Australia’s Emily Seebohm Suffers Knee Dislocation

Australian backstroking powerhouse Emily Seebohm shows off her new crutches, a necessity after a recent kneecap injury.

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Netherlands to Host 2019 European Games

The European Olympic Committee has announced that the second European Games will be held in Netherlands…

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British Swimming to Take Top Young Athletes to Compete at the Japan Open

British Swimming will be taking a group of seven young athletes to compete at the Japan Open from May 22nd to the 24th in Tokyo…

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Grassi Sets New 100 and 200 Butterfly Records at Argentine Short Course Nationals

19 year old Santiago Grassi was the star of the Argentine Short Course National Championships setting two new national records…

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Great Britain’s Worlds team to compete in Mare Nostrum series

Great Britain’s World Championships team will compete in the Mare Nostrum series this June after holding a training camp in France, according to the British Swimming website.

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Three meet records fall on day 1 of Russian Junior Championships

Russia’s Junior Championships kicked off Monday, with the top youth athletes in the country competing for spots on a Russian international team.

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Japan’s Sports Minister Calls for Downscaling of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium

Japanese Sports Minister, Hakubun Shimomura, wants to temporarily delay the plan to install a retractable roof on Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium.

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Junior World Record-Holder Matheus Santana discusses first meet in US (Video Interview)

Brazilian sprinting sensation Matheus Santana spoke with Swimswam about his first meet experience in the United States.

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