French Swimming

Brazilian Women On Fire: Take 1-2 in Women’s 10KM; Becca Mann 8th

The Brazilians did it again in Barcelona, grabbing two medals in the second women’s open water event. This time, though, it included gold. (Stock Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Gianniotis Redeems, Wins Men’s 10KM Race at World Championships

Above, second-place finisher Thomas Lurz of Germany handled the double the best, but a rested Gianniotis won gold in Barcelona. (File Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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6 WUGS Records Fall in 8 Races on Final Night of Universiade

Wisconsin’s Michael Weiss was one of 6 record-breakers on the final night of the 2013 World University Games pool swimming competition. (File Photo: TIm Binning, theswimpictures)

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French Press Dossier Includes Yannick Agnel in Individual 100, 200 Freestyles

Yannick Agnel is being listed by the French as entered in two individual events, and Camille Muffat will add a 3rd to her schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Yannick Agnel Swims First Race Under NBAC Banner at Midsummer Invite

French Olympic Champion Yannick Agnel had a test swim on Sunday at the NBAC Midsummer Invite. (Photo Courtesy: ERIO TAC FRANCE)

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Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session

The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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2013 Worlds Preview: Men’s 50 freestyle, Familiar Faces with New Expectations

Can Nathan Adrian go from not qualifying in 2012 to gold in 2013? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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Ous bags two silver as Italy dominates Mediterranean Games

The Italians dominated the first night of competition at the Mediterranean Games in Turkey. Out of the 24 medals available…

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Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum

Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.

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Hardcore Swim of the Week: A Pair of 4:02’s for the World Champion Muffat

The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to France’s Camille Muffat, who despite jet-setting around Europe put up the world’s two-fastest…

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Muffat Swims World Best 400 Free Again, Manaudou Beats Bousquet in 50

Day 1 of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy did not disappoint, with a handful of Meet Records and a World Leader going on the boards. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)

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Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too

Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)

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