International

To, Richardson Crack Meet Records to End Oceania Championships

Australia’s Kyle Richardson was one of two Record-Breakers on the last day in New Caledonia (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 5/31/12: Gardell to Olympics; Adrian Lives with an Internet Icon

Stina Gardell and 4 others have been named to the 2012 Swedish Olympic Team.

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Tongan Bear Strikes at Oceanic Championships

Amini Fonua stands atop the medal stand (photo courtesy: Jeff Olsen)

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Kenneth Grabs Second Gold at Oceania Games

On day 2 of the 2012 Oceania Swimming Championships in New Caledonia, a special collectivity of France that lies about…

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Sprint News 5/29/12: Huge NCAA Qualifying Changes Loom; Oceania Games Begin

And Chad le Clos is among the first swimmers headed to the Continent ahead of the Olympics.

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Stephanie Rice Uncut Interview

SwimSwam’s Callum Ng caught up with Stephanie Rice of Australia at the 2012 Mel Zajac International in Vancouver, BC

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Rapid Recap of a Wild Weekend

Garrett McCaffrey gets you caught up on European Championships, Mel Zajac Invitational, Japan Open, and The Speedo Grand Challenge. (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Yamaguchi Breaks Japanese Junior Breaststroke Record at Japan Open

(Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Sprint News 5/27/12: Mesa Bids on Grand Prix; German Legend Passes; Hardy’s On a Boat!

The Skyline Aquatic Center in Mesa has put it’s bid in to become a host in the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series. (Photo Courtesy: Mesa Aquatic Club)

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Steffen, Hosszu, Cseh Add Wins on Final Day in Europe

Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh took a third gold medal of these championships on the last day. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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“Xop the Drop” Unveiled as Mascot of 2013 World Championships

The Royal Spanish Swimming Federation and FINA have unveiled “Xop,” a gigantic drop of water, as the official mascot of…

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Park Drops 3:44 400 Free on Zajac Day 2

Australia’s Stephanie Rice had another prelims scare, but came back to win the 200 IM on day 2. (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Terakawa Goes 4th-Ranked Time in World in 200 Back at Japan Open

In addition to Terakawa’s fireworks, butterflier Yuka Kato took down a National Record. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kawecki Breaks Euro Champs Record on Day 6; Bateman Wins Big Swimoff

Florida Gator Sarah Bateman had one of the more exciting swims of day 6, even though it wasn’t in a final.

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Leisel Lethal Again at Zajac Day 1

Australia’s breaststroke queen looked healthy again in the 100 breast in Vancouver. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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