Gemma Spofforth

2016 Rio Olympic Games: Multiple World Records At Risk At Day 2 Finals

Multiple world records are expected to go down at night 2 finals, including the 100 fly featuring Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.

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Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Women’s Edition

Katinka Hosszu will take on one of the toughest world records on the books in Rio: the women’s 400 IM.

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Kathleen Dawson Becomes First Scottish Woman Under 1:00 in 100 Back

Kathleen Dawson became the first Scottish swimmer to ever go under 1:00 in the women’s 100 back with a time of 59.83 in the semi-finals at the European Championships.

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Hosszu Starts Day 2 with National Record for 100m Backstroke

Katinka Hosszu posted a 58.78 in the 100 backstroke setting a new Hungarian national record.

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Raising Awareness: Struggles, Suicide and Swimming

Here at SwimSwam, we’ve taken some considerable time this year, working with Emily Brunemmann, among others, to focus on mental…

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Liz Pelton Fights Off Stomach Bug for American Record in Jordanesque Performance

Despite battling off some sort of stomach bug that left her reeling on Friday, Cal freshman Liz Pelton fought back on…

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The Florida Gators Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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The Swim Art Photo Vault with Phelps, Lochte, Coughlin, Ervin, etc

Tim Binning is a swimswam contributor and respected artist in the swimming community. Here is his latest work. (Swim Photo Credti: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Florida Adds Pair of Volunteer Assistants as All-Florida Invite Kicks Off

Gemma Spofforth won a lot of hardware when she was swimming for the Gators, and she will now try and bring that edge to the team as a coach. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News Friday, September 21st *Updated

Former US National Team Coach, Mark Schubert, is involved in one of 3 sexual abuse related swimming cases that are in the news this week. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Record Holder Gemma Spofforth Announces Retirement

Gemma Spofforth has announced her official retirement after finishing 5th in the 100 backstroke at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Schmitt to Anchor American 400 Medley Relay

The Americans have chosen Allison Schmitt to anchor their finals medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSwam Mysteries: Do They Swim on the Other Side of the Road in England?

This is a revival of an old piece, originally posted in July of 2010, that has never been more appropriate…

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