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FFN Golden Tour in Nancy: Hosszu, Metella, Verraszto Out Front After Day 1

Katinka Hosszu tops the leaderboard after three podia on Day One of the Nancy stage of France’s Golden Tour.

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2015 French Long Course Nationals: Day Three Finals – Lacourt, Stravius, Manaudou Post World’s Top 3 50 Back Times

Channeling her sadness at the loss of friend and training partner Camille Muffat into force, Charlotte Bonnet of Nice picked up her third gold medal of the meet, winning the 200 free in 1:56.86.

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2015 French Long Course Nationals in Limoges: Women Outshine Men on Day One

French butterflier Marie Wattel, from Olympic Nice Natation, won the 100 fly with 58.35.

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2015 French Long Course Nationals in Limoges: Fan Guide

The brand new Aquapolis complex in Limoges will host the 2015 French Long Course National Championships.

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Terrific Lineup Set for the Edinburgh International Swim Meet

The lineup set to hit the pool at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet this weekend is an impressive one…

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FFN Golden Tour in Amiens: Purse Leaders After Day 1

Ranomi Kromowidjojo posted a top-5 world time of 24.80 in the 50 free on Friday at the Amiens stage of the Golden Tour in France.

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Jacques Favre Set to be Named FFN National Technical Director

After a six month search for a new National Technical Director it looks like the French Swimming Federation have found their man…

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Edinburgh International Swim Meet Gets Another Boost With Confirmation of American, Italian, French Stars

Natalie Coughlin had great success on her last European trip to the Bolzano meet in Italy. She’ll hope to do it again in March.

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FFN Golden Tour in Nice: Hosszu 5-for-5 on Podium; Metella, Stravius and Henique Win for France

Mehdy Metella picked up his second butterfly gold medal in Nice, winning by 1/100 (23.82) over Andriy Govorov in the 50 fly on Saturday.

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FFN Golden Tour in Nice: €25,000 Purse Leaders After Day 1

Katinka Hosszu is currently on top of the women’s leaderboard at the conclusion of Day One of the FFN’s Golden Tour in Nice.

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French Nationals Day One Finals: Florent Manaudou Throws Down Worlds 5th Fastest Time In 50m Free

Florent Manaudou, who is one of the headlining names on the French roster for 2014 short course worlds, swam a 21.10 to grab the gold and swim the fifth fastest time in the world this year. Se

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2014 European Championships: Day 5 Live Prelims Recap

Federica Pellegrini will get an opportunity to flex her muscles in her trademark race, the 200 freestyle. She will face plenty of competition including Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu and Sweden’s Sarah Sjoestroem along the way though.

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British French Dual Set Up In 4x100m Medley Relay At 2014 European Championships

The French 4x100m medley relay team celebrating a good prelim swim at the 2013 World Championships. They will be going head-to-head with Britain at this year’s European Championships for gold.

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First-Time Champions, Plus Manaudou, Muffat, Highlight Last Day of French Championships in Chartres

French long course nationals concluded today in Chartres with wins from Florent Manaudou and Camille Muffat, as well as three first-time champions.

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French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Fan Guide Part 2 – Whom to Watch

All eyes will be on this guy, French superstar Yannick Agnel, who has been training under Bob Bowman at NBAC for the last year. This will be Agnel’s first major meet since moving to Baltimore and everyone will be keen to see how the “American” version of their superstar does in Chartres.

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