French Open

Pellegrini Records Her Fastest Time Since World Record Swim

Federica Pellegrini posted a 1:55.00 which is the fastest time she has swam since setting the world record in 2009…

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International Stars Head to Vichy for the French Open

One of the highlights of the weekend will be the showdowns between Cesar Cielo and Florent Manaudou in the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly…

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Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva take 6th at the French Open

The U.S. synchronized swimming duet of Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva posted a sixth-place finish Saturday at the Make Up For Ever French Open in Paris.

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French Open Day 2 – The French Shine in Front of Home Crowd

The French team had a successful day in front of their home crowd in Vichy, as Mehdy Metella, Jérémy Stravius, Coralie Balmy, and Florent Manaudou all picked up gold medals on Day Two of the French Open.

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French Open Day 1: Hosszu Triples; Verraszto Doubles; Magnussen Impresses in Vichy

With some of France’s top stars absent, it was an international free-for-all at the French Open. Katinka Hosszu won three events and David Verraszto, two; James Magnussen had a solid 100 free; and Lauren Boyle broke the meet record in the 800.

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The Other Camille is Out, Too – Camille Muffat Leaves Vichy on the Eve of the French Open

After Camille Lacourt’s announcement, French superstar Camille Muffat, of Olympic Nice Natation, has withdrawn from this weekend’s French Open as…

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Lacourt Pulls Out of French Open, Citing Ongoing Hip Pain

French national team member Camille Lacourt, who swims for Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille, has dropped out of this weekend’s…

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Cielo to compete in last long course meet of summer at French Open

Brazilian swim star and world record-holding sprinter Cesar Cielo will compete in the French Open this week, making it his final long course meet of the summer.

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French Open team rosters announced, Hosszu, Cielo and Magnussen to compete

The French Open will bring together a whole field of tough international names, including Aussie star James Magnussen.

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Muffat and Boyle provide a thriller at the French Open

Camille Muffat and Lauren Boyle provided the fans at the French Open in Vichy with an incredible race where the two…

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Magnussen Impressive in 100 freestyle win at French Open

Australian James Magnussen who leads the world in the 100 freestyle this year having posted a time of 47.53 in…

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Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.

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Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open

Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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