Natalia Lovtcova

Katie Meili fastest into 50m breaststroke final, World Cup Moscow

2016 FINA World Cup Moscow Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4, 2016 Olimpiyskiy Swimming Pool, Moscow, Russia Short course –…

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SwimSwam Pulse: 58% Felt IOC Decision Was Too Soft On Russia

More than half of respondents said they felt the IOC’s decision didn’t go far enough, and only 17.3% – 172 total votes felt it was too strict a punishment.

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Yulia Efimova Officially Added to Rio Start Lists

Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova has been officially added to the start lists for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She will swim…

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ROC, IOC Confirm Morozov and Lobintsev for Rio Olympics

It’s officially official: Vlad Morozov (above) and Nikita Lobintsev have been confirmed to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

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Henning Lambertz: “Sport muss Glaubwürdigkeit behalten”

Aus dem Trainingslager in Brasilien übermittelte die Presseabteilung des DSV eine Aussage von Cheftrainer Henning Lambertz zum aktuellen FINA Statement…

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Seven Russian Athletes Banned Could Have Profound Effect On Medal Haul

The seven swimmers banned from the Russian Olympic team could have a profound effect on the teams medal count.

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Can Barred Russian Athletes Appeal IOC Decision?

Yes, they probably can. Here’s what that would look like.

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2015 European SC Champs: Italy, Hungary, & Russia Top The Medal Table

Gregorio Paltrinieri’s world record 1500 helped bring Italy to the top of the medal count, where the country is tied with Russia and Hungary with 10 medals apiece.

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2015 World Championships Day 7 Prelim Photo Vault- theswimpictures.com

Alia Atkinson (JAM) qualified 2nd for the 50m breaststroke final at 2015 FINA World Championships.

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