Russia swimming

Kolesnikov Misses Semis; Kromowidjojo Scratches Prelims on Tuesday

After Britain’s breaststrokers suffered earlier in the meet, Russian backstroker Kliment Kolesnikov was the latest victim of the 2-per-country rule.

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Russia Swaps in Kolesnikov, Efimova, Morozov for Mixed Medley Final

To win, Vlad Morozov (above) will have to chase down 6 relays that, with female anchors, will likely be ahead of Russia when he leaves the block.

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Frenchman Mehdy Metella Scratches 50 Fly Semi-Finals on Monday

2018 LEN EUROPEAN AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS August 3-9, 2018 (swimming portion) Glasgow, Scotland Tollcross International Swimming Centre Meet Central Program Psych…

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2018 Euros Previews: Sjostrom and Hosszu Decisions Will Swing Relays

Hungary’s hopes at a relay medal hinges largely on whether-or-not Katinka Hosszu decides to swim them, and whether she’s in full form.

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2018 Euros Preview: Liechtenstein’s Best Chance at a First Medal

2018 LEN EUROPEAN AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS August 3-9, 2018 (swimming portion) Glasgow, Scotland Tollcross International Swimming Centre Psych Sheet As deep…

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2013 World Junior Champion Maria Baklakova Severely Injured in Crash

Maria Baklakova, a 5-time European Junior Champion, 2013 World Junior Champion, and 2012 Russian Olympian, has been severely injured in an auto crash.

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Anastasia Fesikova Swims 2:09 in 200 Back at Russia Cup

Fesikova didn’t swim her best event, the 100 back, using the 200 meter race instead as a ‘training distance’ as she prepares for the European Championships.

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Russia Has 7 Golds Already Through 2 Days at Euro Jrs (Medals Table)

2018 LEN EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Mäkelänrinne Swimming Centre, Helsinki, Finland Wednesday, July 4th – Sunday, July 8th (swimming) LCM Meet…

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European Junior Championships, Day 2 Prelims recap

2018 LEN EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Mäkelänrinne Swimming Centre, Helsinki, Finland Wednesday, July 4th – Sunday, July 8th (swimming) LCM Meet…

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8-Time Worlds Medalist Drattsev Headlines Russia’s OW Roster for Euros

Scotland’s Loch Lomond will play host to open water swimming at the 2018 European Championships.

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Andrii Govorov Swims 22.7 to Lead 50 Fly Semis in Monaco

After a 22.6 on Saturday, Andriy Govorov was almost as fast on Sunday morning in the semi-finals of the 50 fly.

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World Top 5 Times Set on Day 1 at Mare Nostrum – Monaco

Kathleen Baker (above), Ippei Watanabe, Rikako Ikee, and Andrey Govorov all moved into the world’s top 5 this season on Saturday evening.

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Ryan Held Cruises to 49.7 Prelims Swim in Barcelona

2018 Mare Nostrum Series – Monaco June 16th-17th, 2018 LCM (50m) pool Monaco Stop 3 of 3: Prelims/Finals Meet Central…

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Yulia Efimova Goes Sub-30; Ikee on Fire on Day 2 in Canet

Rikako Ikee took out one Asian Record and nearly broke another on day 2 of the Canet stop of the 2018 Mare Nostrum Series.

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Missy Franklin Makes Competitive Return in Canet Day 1 Prelims

2018 MARE NOSTRUM TOUR, CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON June 9th-10th Bassin Europa, Canet-en-Roussillon, France LCM Meet Central Schedule Entry List Results Live Results…

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