Arkady Vyatchanin

Vyatchanin will not miss World Championships, will have a country to represent by 2015 (Video Interview)

The country-less former Russian international has become one of the top three stories in the world as he decides what nation he will respresent for 2015 FINA World Championships and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Vyatchanin Stuns Defending Olympic Gold Medalist With Amazing 200 Backstroke

Arkady Vyatchanin, racing against the defending Olympic Champion, had the swim of the night in the men’s 200 backstroke final.

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2014 Charlotte Grand Prix – Day 3 Finals – Katinka Hosszu Wins 2 Of Her 3 Events

Katinka Hosszu is the top qualifier in three different events on day 3 of the 2014 Charlotte Grand Prix.

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Morozov Puts Up Second Fastest 50 Backstroke

Russian star Vlad Morozov followed his 100 freestyle win by taking the men’s 50 backstroke on day four of the Russian National Championships in Moscow…

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Two Junior World Records open Russian Nationals, but notable absences dominate

The first day of Russian Nationals saw three Junior World Record-breaking swims culminating in two new records, but the bigger story so far has been the big names not competing for various reasons.

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2013-2014 Arena Grand Prix Updated Standings: Conor Dwyer and Megan Romano Remain At The Top

Conor Dwyer and Megan Romano did what they had to do point wise this past weekend at the Mesa Grand Prix to stay the top of the leaderboard. But with only two stops left on the Arena Grand Prix tour for the year, things are heating up.

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Video Interview: Vyatchanin Swimming Rest of Grand Prix, French Open

Arkady Vyatchanin took both backstroke titles in Mesa this weekend.

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Race Video: Vyatchanin Wins 100 Backstroke, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix-Prelims Recap Day 3: Katie Hoff Blows Away The Field In 200 IM On A Windy Morning In Mesa

With a Michael Phelps-less heat sheet for Saturday morning, there will still be plenty of exciting and even interesting swimming to go around.

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Race Video: Vyatchanin wins 200 Back, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:58.04

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix Preview: Links, schedule and storylines to watch

22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps will make his official comeback at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. But that’s far from the only storyline to watch at this week’s battle in the desert.

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 13-14 100m Back NAG Record, 56.83

In Plantation, Florida, Michael Andrew lowered yet another 13-14 National Age Group record. The 14-year-old Andrew went 56.83 in the 100 back to re-break the NAG he set just over a month ago in Orlando.

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Ortega, Ortiz top strong 100 free fields on final night of Plantation Sectionals

Arkady Vyatchanin put together a giant back-half to take home the 200 back in the final event of the Speedo Champions Series Sectional in Plantation, Florida.

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Soro To Goalkeep for Brazil: A New Wave in Water Polo (Milorad Cavic Editorial)

This post was written by Olympic medalist Milorad Cavic, who represented his native Serbia when he challenged Michael Phelps in that .01 second 100 butterfly race in the 2008 Olympic Games.

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