French Swimming

Final Day of Euro Juniors Sees Many Record Scares, UK's O'Connor Among Many to Win Second Gold

The final day of competition at the European Junior Championships saw a grand total of 33 medals handed out, and…

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French Women Break European Junior Relay Record, Several National Records Fall on Day 2

The European Junior Championships are quickly turning into one of my favorite events. There’s a great atmosphere, great competition, and…

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European Junior Championships Preliminary Psych Sheets Released

LEN, the overarching governing body of European swimming, has released the preliminary psych sheets for the European Junior Championships that…

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Cesar Cielo and Camille Muffat Start Paris Open Warm, Finish Scorching Hot

The 2011 Paris Open was an absolutely spectacular meet, and even with the absence of the great Michael Phelps, this…

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TYR Signs European Backstroke Champion Camille Lacourt

Swimsuit manufacturer TYR Sport Inc. has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with European backstroke champ Camille Lacourt, which is a…

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In Briefs: France's Yannick Agnel To Drop 400 Free in Shanghai As a Result of Lung Infection

Several French-language newspapers are reporting that young French superstar Yannick Agnel has been struck by a lung infection that has…

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Hawke Responds to Bousquet Boycott Threats

An epic saga of man versus federation is unfolding in France. If you haven’t been following, here is what’s gone…

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In Brief: Camille LaCourt Suffering From Elbow Tendonitis

French backstroker extraordinaire Camille LaCourt, who had the world’s top time in both the 50 and 100 LCM distances last…

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Dubai 2010: Day 1 Picks & Preview

Ready or not, it’s time for the show. The 2010 Short Course World Championships in Dubai get underway late Tuesday…

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Laura Manaudou and Fred Bousquet are Parents

According to a release on the French Federation of Swimming website, Frederique Bosquet and Laura Manaudou of France became happy…

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