Alexianne Castel

Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships

On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…

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Americans Nearly Sweep, But for Big Upset by France’s Other Manaudou

American Katie Ledecky might have upstaged even Phelps and Franklin on Day 7 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Clary Upsets Lochte; Phelps Completes History on Day 6 Finals

Tyler Clary Celebrates his upset victory in the men’s 200 backstroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims

Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Gyurta Wraps Dominant Run to Olympics With European Championship

Daniel Gyurta is undefeated in meets that matter since failing to medal in Beijing. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USC’s Hosszu & Gardell Blaze on Day 1 at Euro’s

Katinka Hosszu swam one of her best times ever, and training partner Stina Gardell broke a National Mark. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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France Pegs 41 for European Championships, Bousquet; Ress Included

The lofty French standards for the Olympics resulted in a team of only 29 headed to London, but a more-lenient…

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McGill Goes World’s #2 100 Fly Time; Bousquet Misses Olympic Team on Day 7 in France

Tyler McGill brought big American interest to the French Olympic Trials, while an era may have ended in French sprinting. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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French Trials Day 6: Stasiulis Breaks National 200 Back Record

Explanation of French Olympic Qualifying: Swimmers must ultimately pass under the FINA A-time in finals to earn an individual swim…

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Dubai 2010: Day 3 Predictions Brings Intrigue, Anticipation of More World Records

Day 3 finals will be the busiest yet. Here’s the three things I’ll be watching for: 1. Young Swimmers Looking…

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