International

Russia Recognizes Regional Swimming Federation Within Controversial Crimea

The Russian Swimming Federation held its annual conference, and among the major announcements was the recognition of 6 new regional…

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Kristina Steins takes Latvian 50 back record below 30 for first time in history on final day of Latvian nats

Former Canadian national teamer Kristina Steins continued to tear up the record books on the third and final day of Latvian Nationals, completing a sweep of the backstroke events and breaking yet another national record.

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Felipe Ribeiro breaks Cesar Cielo meet record to close Brazil Winter Champs

Junior sprinter Felipe Ribeiro de Souza continued to shine at Brazil’s Winter Junior and Senior Champs, breaking a meet record set by world record-holder Cesar Cielo on the last day of competition.

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Haley Anderson Continues Hot Streak, Wins 10K in Cozumel

Haley Anderson won her second-straight open water race, while Australia and Great Britain found World Championship caliber open water swimmers.

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Randy Bennett Celebration of Life

A celebration of the life of Randy Bennett will be held on May 9th at Saanich Commonwealth Place…

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22-Year Old Pan Ams Silver Medalist Sarah Correa Dies After Being Hit By Car

22-year old Brazilian swimmer Sarah Correa, a silver medalist at the 2011 Pan American Games, has died in Brazil after being…

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Kristina Steins Breaks 100m Backstroke Record Twice In One Day At Latvian Nationals

Kristina Steins has been all over the Latvian national record in the 100m backstroke today, first breaking it in prelims with a time of 1:03.60. That swim broke the previous mark of 1:04.80 set by Arina Baikova earlier this year.

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Shauna O’Brien Takes Down National Record On Day Three of Irish Championships

In the first semi-final of the night Shauna O’Brien put up the fastest time in the women’s 100m fly with a 1:00.21. That time took a big chunk off what she was in prelims. Not only was it a huge improvement for O’Brien, but it broke the previous Irish national record of 1:00.53.

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Britain’s Burnell, Australia’s Huitenga Seal Up World Championship Spots at Cozumel 10K

The feed station at the 2015 FINA 10K Open Water World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.

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Four Championship Records Fall At Brazilian Winter Championships

The first championship record came in the junior men’s 100m freestyle where Felipe Ribeiro de Souza absolutely demolished his prelim swim with a 49.95.

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Vote: Nina Rangelova, Two Other Bulgarian Swimmers, Vying for Funding in Online Competition

Former SMU All-American, and 2012 Olympian, Nina Rangelova is one of three swimmers who has been nominated for a vBulletin sports…

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Tyler Fenwick to Lead 3-Week International Open Water Training Camp in Colorado

2012 U.S. Olympian Alex Meyer will be among the swimmers converging for an open water camp in Colorado Springs beginning in May.

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FINA/NVC Diving World Series: Grace Reid and James Heatly win bronze

Flying the flag for Great Britain on the second night in London, Grace Reid and James Heatly added to the…

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Floating Pools on London’s River Thames – Kickstarter

Courtesy of Swimmers and Swammers Chris, James and Matt at Thames Baths via Kickstarter.

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Michael Phelps Video Feature: The Making of the MP Brand

Goes behind the scenes and see the development of the MP brand designed by Aqua Sphere.

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