Alexander Popov

All World Records Set In Mare Nostrum History

In almost 30 years, seven world records have been set in Monte Carlo, Canet and Barcelona, with Sweden’s Therese Alshammar the last to do so in 2007.

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Hosszu, Peaty Among History-Makers At 2021 European Championships

Katinka Hosszu became the female swimmer with the most medals in the history of the European Championships, now owning 24 of them dating back to 2008.

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Katinka Hosszu se convierte en la máxima medallista de la historia en Europeos

Katinka Hosszu ha superado a Sarah Sjostrom como la máxima medallista de la historia en Campeonatos de Europa en LCM, con 23 medallas.

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Katinka Hosszu Diventa La Più Medagliata Di Sempre Agli Europei

Katinka Hosszu è diventata oggi la donna più decorata della storia dei Campionati Europei in vasca lunga, con 23 medaglie

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The Most Decorated Swimmers In European Aquatics Championship History

No one has won more medals in individual events at the European Championships than Hungarian Laszlo Cseh: 18.

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How Difficult Is It To Win Multiple Olympic Gold Medals In Individual Events?

Katie Ledecky “only” needs to win two individual events in Tokyo to move to #2 all-time in individual golds.

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Lezak E Bousquet Raccontano La 4×100 Stile Di Pechino 2008

Jason Lezak e Fredrick Bousquet, ospiti del podcast Inside with Brett Hawke raccontato la loro versione della storia 4×100 stile del 2008

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Lezak, Bousquet Share Insights On Epic 400 Free Relay In Beijing

Bousquet talks about how the French coaching staff changed the order at the last minute, while Lezak discusses what plagued the U.S. in the years leading up.

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Gennadi Touretski, Leggendario Allenatore Di Popov, E’ Morto A 71 Anni

Gennadi Touretski è morto a 71 anni. Nella sua lunga carriera ha allenato Alexander Popov portandolo a conquistare nove medaglie olimpiche

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Gennadi Touretski, Legendary Coach of Alexander Popov, Dies at Age 71

Reports indicate that Touretski had a stroke, and was subsequently put into a medically induced coma, but unfortunately never recovered.

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Epic Swims: Van den Hoogenband’s 47.84 100 Freestyle at the 2000 Olympics

Also known as the Flying Dutchman, Pieter van den Hoogenband earned his place among the greatest sprint freestylers of all time at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Gare Epiche: La 4×100 Sudafricana Che Sconvolse Atene 2004

Gare epiche: La storica medaglia d’oro del Sudafrica alle Olimpiadi di Atene dl 2004 nella staffetta 4×100 metri stile libero maschili

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Epic Swims: The South African Quartet Who Shocked the 2004 Olympics

Heading into the 2004 Olympics, the men’s 4×100 free relay was a hot commodity. The United States had swept the…

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview

American Chase Kalisz’ pursual for the 9th-straight US world title in the 200 IM will continue while Hali Flickinger could make history in the 200 fly.

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Alexander Popov Accused of Accepting Bribe to Vote Rio As 2016 Olympics Host

Ex-Governor of Rio de Janeiro Sergio Cabral testified that Russian sprinter Alexander Popov was paid to vote in favor of bring the 2016 Olympics to Rio.

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