Anton Chupkov

Russia closes with 23 of 42 gold medals at 2015 European Games

It was a week of well-documented Russian dominance, and the 2015 European Games closed Saturday with Russia holding more than half of the gold medals given out in swimming.

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Russia’s Anton Chupkov Breaks 100 Breast Junior World Record in Baku

After his teammate Maria Astashkina broke the 200 breaststroke Junior World Record on Thursday, Russia’s Anton Chupkov broke the men’s mark in…

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European Games; Day Four Prelims

Daniil Pakhomov puts up a lifetime best of 52.25 in the prelims of the men’s 100 butterfly…

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European Games; Day Three Prelims

The women’s 200 freestyle saw three gold medalists qualify for the top three position in the semi-final…

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2015 European Games: Chupkov, Steenbergen Scare Jr World Records

Follow along for live updates from the first day of the inaugural European Games.

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European Games; Day One Prelims

Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands and Arina Openysheva of Russia both hit the wall in a time of 55.18, tying for this morning’s fastest qualifying time in the women’s 100 freestyle…

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Russians Announce World University Games and European Games Squads

The Russian Swimming Federation announced the rosters for both the 2015 World University Games and the European Games…

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2014 Youth Olympics: Day 6 Finals Live Recap, Multiple Junior World Records Tumble On Final Day

Follow along for live updates from the final session of the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.

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Yu and Santana Tied With Top Time In The 100 Freestyle

Yu Hexin and Matheus Santana put up identical times of 50.15 in the prelims of the boys 100 freestyle in Nanjing…

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Russia Sending Impressive 8 to Youth Olympic Games

At the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the Russians had a solid performance with 9 total medals, including two golds. By…

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