Anastasia Fesikova

2016 Rio Olympic Preview: Women’s 200 Back & The Aussie Monopoly

Defending Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Missy Franklin faces off against Aussie duet Emily Seebohm, the 2015 world champion, and Belinda Hocking. Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu and Olympic newcomer Maya DiRado, among others, will add to the drama of this amazing race.

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Seven Russian Athletes Banned Could Have Profound Effect On Medal Haul

The seven swimmers banned from the Russian Olympic team could have a profound effect on the teams medal count.

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Russia Includes Yulia Efimova on Approved Olympic Roster

The Russian Swimming Federation has confirmed its roster for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at its meeting on June 7th,…

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Katinka Hosszu Goes Sub-Minute in 100 Back Prelims in Monaco

2016 MARE NOSTRUM TOUR – MONACO June 4th-5th, 2016 Monte Carlo, Monaco Prelims: 9 am local (3 am EST)  Finals: 5…

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Russia Announces Rosters For Mare Nostrum Series

Alexander Krasnykh will be among 21 Russians competing on the Mare Nostrum circuit in early June.

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Nielsen Re-Lowers 100 Back Meet Record In European Semi-Finals

Denmark’s Mie Nielsen set a new European Championship record in the 100 backstroke in the prelims and the semis on day 3.

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Morozov, Ustinova Each Win Second Event at Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov qualified for the Olympics tonight in the 50 free, clocking 22.01 in the final.

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Morozov Pops 21.7 50 Free at Day 6 Prelims of Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov was the top qualifier in the men’s 50 free this morning at Russian Trials.

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Russian Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

There are Russia Olympic team spots in four events on the third day of the Russian Olympic Trials…

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Russians Double the Number of Olympic Qualifiers on Day 3 of Trials

Five swimmers swam faster than the Olympic qualifying standards on day three of the Russian Olympic Trials…

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2016 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Danila Izotov will compete in the men’s 200 free semi-finals at day 2 finals in Russia.

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Rylov Impresses At Day 2 Prelims of Russian Olympic Trials

Evgeny Rylov posted an 8th ranked 53.25 in the 100 back this morning, putting him well under the Russian Olympic qualifying standard.

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Sjöström schwimmt fast Weltrekord über die 100 m Schmetterling

Swim Open Stockholm, Schweden 30. März bis 2. April Veranstaltungsseite Veranstaltungsprogramm Startlisten Live Timing Ergebnisse Am zweiten Veranstaltungstag sorgt Sarah…

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Amid turmoil, Ukrainian club to host Russian, Italian juniors this weekend

Ukraine’s Energy Standard Club, headed by famed Italian coach Andrea de Nino, will host an international junior competition this week, bringing together some of the top junior athletes from Ukraine, Russia and Italy, among others.

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