French Swimming

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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Sprint News 5/15/12: Bousquet Pops a Rib; Lars Leaving Tennessee

Dax Hill Tweeted the design of his National Championship Ring on Monday.

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Belmonte Breaks National Record to End Maria Lenk

Pereira and Orzechowski fought for a big-time Olympic roster spot. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Silva Goes Textile Best on Slow Day 4 in Brazil

Felipe Silva didn’t get his desired World, or even National, Records at Maria Lenk, but at least he came away with a textile best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com

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No,…not that Manaudou!

Brother and Sister Manaudou to lead the French Olympic effort

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Cielo, Ottesen Blast Textile-Bests

With the wind at their backs, back-to-back textile bests went down on Thursday at the 2012 Maria Lenk Trophy. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Maria Lenk Trophy Preview

Cielo and the sprinters will be in the primary focus at Brazil’s biggest Olympic Trials meet. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Survival of the Fittest

Philippe Lucas pushing his athletes to Olympic success in London

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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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In Briefs: Interesting Post-Meet Comments from Manaudou

After last week’s French Olympic Trials wrapped up in Dunkerque, comeback swimmer Laure Manaudou, who earned her spot in London…

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France Names 29 to 2012 Olympic Roster

Clement Lefert is one of 29 swimmers who were named to the French Olympic Team this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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On Day 5, Youth Ascended the Throne of French Sprinting

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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Camille Muffat Posts Another Textile Best at French Trials

Camille Muffat became the 2nd-fastest woman in history, and another huge name failed to make the Olympic Team in their signature event.

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