French Swimming

Laure Manaudou Breaks 50 Backstroke National Record

The third evening of the French National Championships was highlighted by Laure Manaudou breaking her own National Record in the…

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Camille Muffat Matches Training Partner With WR of Her Own in France

Camille Muffat, in what has become a back-and-forth, metaphorical contest with her Olympic Nice teammate Yannick Agnel, got her World…

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Yannick Agnel Breaks European 800 Free Record in Morning Heats

French swimmer Yannick Agnel, after his World Record performance on Thursday in the 400 free, was back in action Friday…

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Yannick Agnel Breaks 400 Free Short Course WR at French Nationals

When Yannick Agnel said he as giving up the 400 free for good to focus on the 100 and 200, he…

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Sprint News 11/7/12: FINA Confirms Ultra High-Dive; French Alter Qualifying Procedures

In what seems to have become a never-ending rotation of coaches around the country, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have hired…

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France Severely Whittles Down Worlds Roster; Announces Coaching Staff

Fred Bousquet is one of just 11 swimmers on the revised French World Championships roster. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Manaudou Siblings Dominate in Compiegne

Swim News: The siblings Manaudou made their post-Olympic debuts at a national meet in Compiegne over the weekend. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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Laure Manaudou Announces Retirement Plans (the Sequel)

Laure Manaudou says the end is near, but her coach doesn’t necessarily believe it. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kromowidjojo and Agnel Named Euro Swimmers of the Year

Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been named the LEN European Swimmer of the Year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Swimmers’ Tattoo Photo Vault

Anthony Ervin rocks the sleeves (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Camille Muffat Misses WR By a Fingernail; Ervin Gets an American Record*

Anthony Ervin was one of two stars, in limited events, of the Berlin World Cup Series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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French Technical Director Christian Donze Passes Away From Heart Attack

It is with heavy hearts that the French swimmers return home from the Berlin stop of the World Cup today,…

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Sprint News 10/12/12: Arlen’s Parade; French Return; Aussie Coaching Scramble

Paralympic Champion Victoria Arlen was honored in her hometown with a parade over the weekend.

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Americans Top Aussies in Brazilian “Fast Lane” Final

Josh Schneider overtook James Magnussen in the medley relay final to win $25,000 for the Americans. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Alain Bernard to be Honored Friday in French Retirement Jubilee

French swimmer Alain Bernard, above, is one of three French Olympians being honored at a retirement ceremony today. (Photo Courtesy: Georges Biard)

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