French Swimming

Pellerin Discusses His Uncompromising Approach To Training

French coach Fabrice Pellerin spoke to L’equipe about the effects of his uncompromising attitude…

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French swimmer William Meynard arrested for narcotics, bribery in Rio

French sprinter William Meynard, a 2011 World Champs bronze medalist, was arrested on Sunday morning in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Jeremy Stravius Withdraws From Barcelona Due To Injury

French star and 2011 100 backstroke World Champion Jeremy Stravius has pulled out of the latest stop of the Mare Nostrum series in Barcelona due to an injury…

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Manaudou Records Another Two World Top Ten Time In Sabadell

Manaudou posted a time of 48.79 in the men’s 100 freestyle, which puts him sixth in the world rankings. ..

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Fred Bousquet’s shoulder surgery complete as of today, recovery stage begins

The French sprint star posted on Facebook that his surgery is over and said he’s ready to get back to work in search of one final Olympic berth in 2016.

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Grand European Tour Marches Onward to Nice International Meeting

Hungary’s World Swimmer of the Year Katinka Hosszu will be back in action this weekend in Nice, France.

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Fred Bousquet’s Out for Season; Will Have Shoulder Surgery

Frenchman Fred Bousquet is out at least through April’s French Championships, which likely means no European Championship bid for the former Auburn standout.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Male European Swimmer of the Year

Morozov became a superstar for Russia this year and helped make them a player on the international swimming scene.

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Hosszu Takes 5 Out of 6 Women’s Races on Day 1 at Indian Ocean Championships

Katinka Hosszu won 5 out of 6 races on day 1 in Reunion, while her coach, and her training partner, cleaned up on the men’s side.

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European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches

A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.

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World Record Holder Amaury Leveaux Announces Retirement

Amaury Leveaux, a World Record holder and tattooed man with a set of angel’s wings on his back, has brought his career to a close.

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European SC Championship Start Lists Posted; Hosszu to Swim 7 Events Individually

Hosszu hasn’t pulled back on the reigns any going into Herning.

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Jeremy Stravius Breaks French National Record in 100 Fly

Jeremy Stravius (middle) is entering the conversation for the world’s greatest butterfliers, in addition to his existing status as one of the best backstrokers.

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French Short Course Nationals in Dijon Day 1 – Records Falling Already in Prelims

France’s Jeremy Stravius (above) and Florent Manaudou were both under the old Meet Record in prelims of the 100 fly.

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French Swimmer Greiner Given 1 Month Doping Suspension for Prednisone

French swimmer Lise Grenier has been handed a 1 month suspension by the French Anti-Doping Agency after a positive test for…

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