Mireia Belmonte

Mireia Belmonte Continues Winning Ways, Breaks World Record in Spain

After breaking two World Records in Doha at the 2014 World Championships last weekend, Mireia Belmonte hasn’t slowed down through the…

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Spanish Swimming Federation to Close Season with Nationals; Altitude Training to Start 2015

The Spanish Swimming Federation will hold its annual Short Course National Championships from Friday, December 12th until Sunday, December 14th…

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Hosszu makes $106,000 individually at SC World Champs, top 10 money-earners list

4 World Records and 8 individual medals netted Katinka Hosszu $106,000 at the 2014 Short Course World Championships.

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World Record Race Video: Sarah Sjostrom takes Pellegrini’s Record in 200 Freestyle scm

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23 World Records Broken in Doha; 2008-2009 Suited Era Withering Away

Katinka Hosszu led the way with an astonishing 4 World Records in Doha.

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10 Big Things from Us & You: Day 3 of the 2014 Short Course World Championships

The Netherlands took gold with a new world record in the 4×100 free relay on day 3. But they didn’t even enter the 4×50 medley relay, despite holding the fastest time in world history. Why not?

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2014 World Short Course Championships: Day Three Finals Real-Time Recap

Mireia Belmonte looks for another world record performance in the women’s 400 freestyle…

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Katinka Hosszu evens the score with second backstroke WR, first woman under 2:00 in the 200

After Mireia Belmonte broke two world records on day 1, Katinka Hosszu (pictured) has slowly evened up the score. Her second WR came in the 200 back on Friday.

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Belmonte Lined Up for Another Gold in Day 3 Finals at 2014 World Shrot Course Championships

Mireia Belmonte is lined up for another gold medal on day 3 of the 2014 World Short Course Championships on…

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Ryan Lochte Wins Gold Medal for 6th-Straight Short Course World Championships

Ryan Lochte now stands alone as having won gold at 6 straight Short Course World Championships.

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Brazil Matches Spain With Three Golds for the Lead in the Medal Standings

Spain and Brazil now top the medal podium with three gold each…

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Belmonte Win World Championships in 800 Free scm

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World Record Race Video – Watch Mireia Belmonte go sub 2 minutes in 200 Butterfly scm

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Did FINA Award the 2014 World Swimmer of the Year Too Early?

Mireia Belmonte has elbowed her way into the conversation for 2014’s Female Swimmer of the Year.

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Us & You: 10 Big Things from Day 1 of Short Course Worlds

SwimSwam writers and SwimSwam readers team up to break down the big takeaways from Day 1 of the Short Course World Championships.

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