Alexander Popov

How Tall Have Olympic Medalists Been Historically?

At 6’8 (203 cm), Matt Grevers is tied with Gustavo Borges for being the tallest Olympic swimming medalist we’ve ever seen.

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The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part I

Rebecca Soni surprised by winning the women’s 200 breast at the 2008 Olympics, and she backed it up four years later with repeat gold and new world record.

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Winning Life’s Gold Medal: Ten Valuable Life lessons from the Olympic Games

Olympic icon Gary Hall Sr. makes me feel lazy—in the most positive way. He is a reminder of how to live your life daily with purpose.

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Hwang Sunwoo Cancella I Record Del Mare Nostrum Di Popov E Adrian

Hwang Sunwoo stabilisce il nuovo Record del Mare Nostrum nei 100 stile libero cancellando i primati di Nathan Adrian e Alexander Popov

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2024 Mare Nostrum Monaco: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

World record holder Kristof Milak is looking to bounce back in his signature 200 butterfly race after suffering his first defeat since 2020 on Thursday.

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Hwang Sunwoo Breaks Nathan Adrian’s Mare Nostrum Record With 47.91 100 Freestyle

Hwang moves up to #12 in the World so far this season. His time today was faster than he was at 2024 Worlds when he won the World title in the 200 free.

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Il Governo Ucraino Pubblica Una Lista Con Gli Atleti Russi A Sostegno Della Guerra

Il governo ucraino ha pubblicato una lista di atleti russi e bielorussi che, a suo dire, hanno sostenuto la guerra in Ucraina.

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Ukrainian Government Publishes List of Russian Athletes Who Have Supported War

Evgeny Rylov participated in a pro-war rally early in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which earned him a 9-month suspension from World Aquatics.

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Nel 2023 C’è Stato 1 Record Mondiale In Vasca Corta-É Già Accaduto In Passato?

L’unico record del mondo del 2023 in vasca corta è stato stabilito la settimana scorsa. É già accaduto in passato? Quante volte?

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There Has Only Been 1 Short-Course WR in 2023 — Has the Number Ever Been So Low Before?

Besides 2023, the only other year in which only one short-course world record was set was 2011, when Missy Franklin broke the women’s 200 back standard.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 42.6% Would Name Men’s Sprint Free Award After Alexander Popov

Popov, Cesar Cielo and Matt Biondi were the leading vote-getters in our poll asking readers who they would name an annual men’s sprint free award after.

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Nuotatrice Europea Del 2022: Sarah Sjostrom

Sarah Sjostrom ha dimostrato nel 2022 di avere ancora molto da dare al nuoto a 29 anni con le medaglie mondiali ed europee conquistate

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Iconic Swimmers’ Nicknames

Michael Phelps, “The Baltimore Bullet,” has one of the most iconic nicknames in swimming history.

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2022 Swammy Awards: European Female Swimmer of the Year – Sarah Sjostrom

Sarah Sjostrom dropped the 100 butterfly from her race lineup in 2022, but she still proved that she has plenty left in the tank at 29 years old.

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Pieter van den Hoogenband Nominato Chef de Mission Per Parigi 2024

Il tre volte campione olimpico di nuoto Pieter van den Hoogenband è stato nominato Chef de Mission per i Giochi Olimpici di Parigi 2024

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