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11 Things Swimmers Love

#1 – That very rare occasion when you realize that your coach has NOT turned up for morning training.

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Ortiz, Belmonte Knock Down Two More Meet Records at Spanish Nationals

Miguel Ortiz earned his third individual victory at the 2014 Spanish Nationals, winning today’s 50m freestyle.

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12 Things Swimmers Hate

#6 – When people complain about waking up early…

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Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman Host Shallow Water Blackout Prevention PSA

Phelps’ career-long coach Bob Bowman does the heavy lift in this PSA, but Phelps is the backdrop, swimming with his North Baltimore Aquatic Club teammates, and Phelps weighs-in at the end with a strong message.

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Kromowidjojo Back in Action at the Amsterdam Swim Cup

Ranomi Kromowidjojo took the women’s 50 freestyle at the Amsterdam Swim Cup in a time of 24.33…

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Belmonte Wins Twice, Vall Ties Spanish Record on Saturday in Barcelona

Spain’s Mireia Belmonte repeated the double that earned her two World Records in Doha on Saturday morning.

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Three Meet Records Go Down on Friday Afternoon at Spanish SC Nationals

Melanie Costa-Schmid opened up Friday’s afternoon session with a new Meet Record in the 200 free – a time that would have finaled in Doha.

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RACE VIDEOS: Scottish National Short Course Championships

Scotland is holding its Short Course National Championships this week, and night 1 was a good one for Commonwealth Games star Dan Wallace.

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British Sports Journalists Association Give Peaty “Performance of the Year” Award

Adam Peaty won the prestigious SJA Award after a successful season that included four European Championships and a new World Record.

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15-Year Old Conor Ferguson Goes Under 2 Minutes in 200 Back at Irish SC Champs

Conor Ferguson became the first Irish Junior to break the 2 minute barrier in the 200m Backstroke on the first…

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14-Year Old Lewis Burras Breaks British Age Record in Dubai

14-year old Lewis Borras is now the fastest Brit ever in the 50 free at 14-years old.

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Femke Heemskerk (NED) Highlights Amsterdam Swim Cup Day 1

The Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk came up big, with a personal best and new country record in the women’s 200 freestyle during the first finals session of the Amsterdam Swim Cup.

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Mireia Belmonte Continues Winning Ways, Breaks World Record in Spain

After breaking two World Records in Doha at the 2014 World Championships last weekend, Mireia Belmonte hasn’t slowed down through the…

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Sam Dailley Posts British Age Group Record in the 50 Butterfly

Sam Dailey of Plymouth Leander destroyed the national age group mark in the boys short course 50 butterfly posting a time of 26.43…

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Spanish Swimming Federation to Close Season with Nationals; Altitude Training to Start 2015

The Spanish Swimming Federation will hold its annual Short Course National Championships from Friday, December 12th until Sunday, December 14th…

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