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The Most Outstanding World Records In Long Course Meters

No world record stands above the rest quite like Sarah Sjostrom’s mark of 24.43 in the women’s 50 butterfly.

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Kristof Milak Parla Di Allenamento, Gare E Di Politica Nello Sport

Kristof Milak ha rilasciato un’intervista dove discute di molti argomenti, dal suo approccio alle gare alle atlete trans e politica nello sport

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What Did Michael Phelps Tell Alabama Football Players?

During an episode of “Bama Cuts” released last August, Michael Phelps preached the importance of preparation and paying attention to the small details.

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World Aquatics Announces Competition Schedule For 2023 World Championships In Fukuoka

Pool swimming will return to its traditional slot in the second week of competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

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17-Year-Old Henry McFadden Rallies From 4th at Final Turn for 200 Free Win in 1:47.23

McFadden, a Stanford commit, was in fourth place at the final turn before blazing home in a 26.66, passing Robin Hanson, Gabriel Jett, and Smith for the win.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Select Popovici’s 100 Free As Top World Record of 2022

David Popovici broke a 13-year-old super-suited world record in the men’s 100 freestyle at the European Championships.

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The Man Who Ended Phelps’ 200 Fly Streak in 2012 Will Race at the Knoxville Pro Swim

Chinese swimmer Wu Peng, who in 2012 became the first man to beat Michael Phelps in the 200 fly in almost a decade, is entered to race in Knoxville.

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Chi Sono I Migliori Al Mondo Specialisti In 3 O Più Stili?

Esaminiamo gli otto nuotatori che riteniamo siano d’élite a livello internazionale in tre o più stili in vasca lunga da 50 metri

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Who Are The Swimmers Currently Elite In 3+ Strokes? (Long Course Meters)

In this article, we review the eight swimmers who we believe are elite internationally in three or more strokes for long course meters.

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SwimSwam Writer Wild Predictions for 2023 and Alter Ego Takes

The writers here at SwimSwam have each given their “wild prediction” for 2023. Read here to also hear their alter egos talking.

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In Memoriam: Remembering the People Swimming Lost in 2022

With 2022 officially in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look back at some of the figures who the swimming community lost in the past year.

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Nuotatore Dell’Anno 2022: David Popovici

Il nuotatore maschile del 2022 è David Popovici, non solo per il numero di medaglie e record stabiliti, ma per la sua personalità

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2022 Swammy Awards: Male Swimmer Of The Year, David Popovici

There were several male swimmers that won gold medals and broke world records in 2022, but none of them had the same “wow” factor as David Popovici.

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2022 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Swims of the Year

David Popovici’s world record swim of 46.86 in the men’s 100 freestyle at the European Championships undoubtedly the top swim of 2022.

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Atleta Juniores Maschile Dell’Anno 2022: David Popovici

Quando ricorderemo David Popovici nel 2022, la prima cosa che penseremo sarà il suo WR nei 100 stile libero agli Europei di Roma

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