Hungarian Swimming

2013 World Championship Previews: Women’s 100 Backstroke Looks A Lot Like ‘Chalk’

MIssy Franklin (right) is the defending Olympic Champion in the 100 back, but her future training partner Liz Pelton (left) is looking to crash the podium party in Barcelona. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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FINA Announces Hosts for 2019 and 2021 World Championships

This pool in South Korea, designed to be shaped like a water drop, will host the 2015 World University Games and now the 2019 World Aquatics Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Gwangju organizing committee)

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Meilutyte Swims 1:05.4 to Finish Euro Juniors; Russians Dominate Medal Count

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte put up one last warning to the world in Poland at the European Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Baklakova Breaks Meet Record; Nasretdinova Beats Meilutyte in 50 Free

The Russians looked strong again on day 4 of the 2013 European Junior Championships. (Stock 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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Hosszu Adds A 6th Title After Day 3 of Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu continues winning streak, taking first in the women’s 50 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hosszu Racks up 5 Wins in Two Days at Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu isn’t slowing down on her global mystery tour in 2013. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Manaudou Swims Lifetime Best 100 Free; Muffatt Now Holds World’s Top Two in 200

Day one of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome was a scorcher. Day two was still quality, but not the…

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Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.

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Hosszu Wins Two More; McMahon Wins 6th Irish National Championship in Dublin

Katinka Hosszu won two more events to close another marathon meet, this one in Dublin, Ireland. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hosszu Swims Two Lifetime Bests to Begin Irish Nationals

Katinka Hosszu dominated the day to begin the 2013 Irish National Championships in Dublin. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Zsu Jakabos Adds Win in Eindhoven

Day 3 of the 2013 Eindhoven Cup in the Netherlands saw fast times continue to go on the board Hungarian Zsu…

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Friis, Stravius Grab Big Checks, World Leaders in “Golden Lanes” Meet in Amiens

Danish distance swimmer Lotte Friis is gearing up to defend her 1500m freestyle title in Barcelona. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Four Bidders Meet in Switzerland to Learn of 2019/2021 Hosting Potential

If Korea earned the right to host the 2019 World Championships, would Park Tae-Hwan stick around for a 5th Olympics? (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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Steffen Upsets Katinka in 200 Free; Hosszu Gets 5 Titles

Katinka Hosszu went 5-for-6 on day 1 in Reunion, though the 1 miss was a surprising one. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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