Mark Nikolaev

Anton Chupkov Clocks 59.43 100 Breast in Semis on Day 1 of Russian Champs

The Russian Swimming Championships kicked off on Sunday in Kazan, featuring the nation’s top swimmers.

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Global Top 5 Times in Each LCM Event in 2022 as Selection Meets Heat Up

We’ve compiled the list of the top 5 in the world in each event through the first 3 months of this year.

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Chupkov Takes 200 Breast At 2021 Vladimir Salnikov Cup

The annual Vladimir Salnikov Cup kicked off yesterday in St. Petersburg and 24-year-old Rio Olympic medalist Anton Chupkov was indeed in the water.

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Breakout Swimmers Of The 2021 ISL Season

Ingrid Wilm was a true breakout star for the LA Current in Season 3, going from undrafted to free agent to the 11th-highest scorer in the league.

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Shymanovich Claims Playoff Match 5 MVP Honors, Energy & London Advance to Final

Thanks to some big jackpots and a World Record performance, Energy Standard surged to the team victory in Playoff Match 5, with Ilya Shymanovich as MVP.

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ISL Playoff Match 5: Rylov Is Back, Women’s 100 Freestyle Takes A Hit

Evgeny Rylov has returned for Energy Standard with entries in the men’s 100 back, the mixed medley relay and the men’s backstroke skins.

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Ryan Murphy Blasts #3 50 Back of All-Time For New American Record – 22.53

Murphy used an explosive start and dynamic underwaters to dominate the talent-stacked field, breaking his previous national and league records of 22.54.

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2021 ISL Playoffs: Match 3, Day 2 Live Recap

Energy Standard developed a 62-point lead over the Toronto Titans after the first day of competition and is seeking their 5th match victory of the season.

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2021 ISL Season 3 Semifinals Match 1: Day 2 Live Recap

Ilya Shymanovich swept the breaststrokes yesterday for Energy Standard and will return today to try to complete the breaststroke trio in the 100 today.

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Top 5 Men’s Races To Watch At 2021 European Short Course C’Ships

The 2021 European Short Course Championships are almost upon us, so let’s build the hype with the top 5 men’s races to watch in Kazan.

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ISL Match 5: LA Current Può Sfruttare Un Match Sulla Carta Favorevole

Il Match 5 della International Swimming League inizierà alle ore 20:00 a Napoli, in Italia e potrebbe essere vinto da chiunque

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2021 International Swimming League – Match 4, Day 2: Live Recap

The Cali Condors have a 24-point lead over the LA Current while the Aqua Centurions have a 19-point advantage over the DC Trident.

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2021 International Swimming League – Match 4, Day 1: Live Recap

The Cali Condors will have newly-minted World record-holder Coleman Stewart in the 100 fly next to Dressel, 50 back, and lead off the 4×100 medley relay.

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ISL Depth Charts: DC Trident Taking Enhanced Sprint Squad to Naples

With only days to go until the first meet of the 2021 ISL season, the DC Trident have confirmed list of the athletes they will send to Naples, Italy.

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DC Trident Add Camden Murphy, Mark Nikolaev, Bella Hindley To 2021 Roster

The 3-swimmer addition makes DC Trident the second team to announce post-draft signees for their 2021 roster after the Cali Condors.

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