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Kirpichnikova Lowers Own 800 Free Russian Record

Russia got on the board in the very first event of night 2 of these European Championships, courtesy of Anastasia Kirphichnikova

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Florida Adds Kristen Murslack To Women’s & Men’s Swim & Dive Coaching Staff

Florida has hired former Pitt assistant Kristen Murslack to its swimming & diving coaching staff, the school announced this week.

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No Scratches For Day 2 Euro Finals, Several 2-Per-Country Bumps

There are no scratches listed for day 2 finals at the European Championships, but several swimmers were bumped due to the two-per-country limit.

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European Championships: Ponti, Ivanov, Sancov lowered national records, 200 fly

Switzerland’s Noe Ponti, who is committed to swim in the US at NC State, has dropped 3 seconds off his best time in the 200 fly since December 2019.

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Ella Eastin Retires from Swimming After Dysautonomia Diagnosis

12-time NCAA Champion and 2017 World University Games Champion Ella Eastin has retired from competitive swimming as the result of a medical condition possibly driven by long-COVID.

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Jack Alexy Talks Training Camp in Florida Ahead of Olympic Trials

Alexy broke down his performances at the YMCA Festival and how his training has been affected in the last year due to the COVID pandemic

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It’s Not Taking A Year Off, It’s Adding A Year To Your Future

SPIRE Institute and Academy (IA) welcomes post-graduate students to further train for their swimming careers and expand their academic and life skills.

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2021 European Championships: Day 2 prelims live recap

2021 LEN European Aquatics Championships Budapest, Hungary Duna Arena Swimming: Monday, May 17th – Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 Prelims at…

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Conway Picks Up 4th Win To Close Out Richmond Sectionals

UVA’s Sean Conway helped the Virginia men to the team title by going undefeated over four events at the 2021 Richmond Speedo Sectionals.

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Men’s 100 Free, Women’s 50 Back Highlight Day 2 of European Championships

The second day of competition at the 2021 European Championships is led by tight battles in several events, including the men’s 100 free and women’s 50 back.

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Fantin and Dadaon Shatter World Records at Para Euros Day 2

Italy’s Antonio Fantin (middle) crushed his own 100 free S6 World Record twice today to win the event. Israel’s Ami Omer Dadaon broke the 100 free S4 WR.

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2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Margalis Looks For 400 IM Olympic Debut

2016 Olympian in the 200 IM Melanie Margalis will hope to fend off the field and deliver a top 2 finish in the 400 next month in Omaha.

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2021 European Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Katinka Hosszu will look to reclaim the European title in the women’s 400 IM after winning three straight golds in 2012, 2014 and 2016.

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Kolesnikov Busts Out 23.93 50 Back World Record In Euro Semi’s

Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov is the new world record holder in the men’s 50m backstroke after throwing down a time of 23.93 in Budapest.

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Nathan Adrian: “I’m becoming a superfan of all these other incredible athletes”

After a slow breakout, United States national team staple Nathan Adrian powered to the win, running down the field over the last 15 meters.

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