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Martinenghi Rips 26.33 50 Breast For Italian Record, #2 Swim Of All-Time

Tonight at the 2022 European Aquatic Championships, we saw Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi clock a new national record in the men’s 50m breaststroke.

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After 7 Days of COVID Isolation, Imogen Clark Swims a Prelims-PB in Rome

Imogen Clark was out of the pool for 7 days leading in to her inaugural swim on Tuesday at the European Championships. That hardly hindered her results.

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Van Niekerk Clinches Breaststroke Trifecta At South African SC Championships

19-year-old Lara van Niekerk ended her 2022 South African Short Course Championships on a high note, taking the women’s 200m breaststroke.

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session features heats of the men’s 50 free, women’s 200 fly, men’s 100 back, women’s 50 breast, men’s 200 IM, and mixed 4×200 relay.

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Brazilian Olympic Medalist Bruno Fratus Undergoes Another Shoulder Surgery

“The rest of this year will focus on recovery,” says 33-year-old Olympic bronze medalist Bruno Fratus of Brazil after shoulder surgery.

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2022 Euros Day 6 Finals Preview: Paltrinieri to Make Another Run at 1500 Free WR

Perhaps the most anticipated final of the night is the men’s 1500 free, where Gregorio Paltrinieri will attempt to win another Gold.

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Ana Rodrigues Breaks Her Own 2-Week-Old Portuguese Record in 50 Breast Prelims

Rodrigues’ record this morning marks the 7th event in which a Portuguese Record has been broken at this meet.

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Joao Costa Clips Own Portuguese Record in Euros Men’s 100 Back Prelims – 53.87

The previous record was set by Costa at the 2022 Portuguese Championships, which were held in April, just 4 months ago. 

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Scratch Report/Preview

After winning Gold in the women’s 100 breast a few days ago, Benedetta Pilato will look to double up on titles in the women’s 50 breast.

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2022 European Championships: Watch Race Videos from Day 5 Finals

The finals tonight included the women’s 100 fly, men’s 200 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 50 back, women’s 1500 free, and mixed 4×100 free relay.

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Euros Day 5 Flash Quotes: David Popovici Credits Focus to Avoiding Social Media

“As positive as it can be, social media can be toxic as well. I knew I would have had a hard time falling asleep, so I think that was a good decision.”

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Italy’s Breaststrokers Help The Nation Stay Atop The Euros Medal Table

Italy remains atop the overall swimming medal table through five days’ worth of competition at these 2022 European Championships.

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David Popovici Busts Out 1:42.97 200 Free World Junior Record

Romania’s Davic Popovici continued his freestyle tear, putting up the 4th fastest performance of all-time in the 200m distance for a new World Junior Record.

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Michael Phelps Hits 20-Year Anniversary Of Owning The 400 IM World Record

Phelps first broke the 400 IM world record in August 2002, and now that he’s hit the 20-year mark, is closing in on the world record reign in recent history.

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2022 European Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

We are off with a busy finals session, which has the women’s 100 fly, men’s 200 free,  women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 back, and the mixed 4×100 free relay.

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