Russian Swimming & Diving

Russian National Championships Preview; Links, Schedule and Story Lines

The 2014 Russian National Championships will be held in Moscow from May 13th-17th…

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Second Russian Swimmer Provisionally Suspended

A second Russian has been handed a provisional suspension by FINA.

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Yulia Efimova Tests Positive for DHEA; Russian Sports Minister Urges Caution

World Champion and World Record holder Yulia Efimova has tested positive for DHEA.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Male European Swimmer of the Year

Morozov became a superstar for Russia this year and helped make them a player on the international swimming scene.

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Latecomer Katinka Wins Two at Salnikov; Efimova Just Misses World Record

Katinka Hosszu won a pair of events on day 2 of the 2013 Salnikov Cup, including nearly a lifetime best in the 200 fly.

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Sjostrom Doubles on Day 1 of Salnikov; Hosszu Absent

World Champion Sarah Sjostrom was the lone female double winner on the first day of the 2013 Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Russians Break World Records One More Time to Close Herning 2013

Vlad Morozov and the Russian men have broken yet another relay World Record to finish off the 2013 European Short Course Championships.

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Yulia Efimova Breaks Soni’s World Record in 200 SCM Breaststroke

A new rivalry is being born in Europe. Russia’s Yulia Efimova (above) and Denmark’s Rikke Moeller-Pedersen had another great battle in finals of the 200 breaststroke.

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Russian Men Set World Record in 200 Medley Relay, Euro Mark Still Stands

Anchored by Vlad Morozov, a group of Russians has downed the World, but not European, Record.

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Cielo Goes 19.2 in 50 Yard Free in Day 2 Prelims of 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix

Cesar Cielo, the fastest man ever in the 50 yard free, looked the part in prelims of the 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix

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Campbell Becomes 2nd-Fastest Aussie Ever; Hosszu’s Streak in 200 Fly Ended in Singapore

Cate Campell (featured image with sister Bronte) was a 51.67 to win the 100 free in Singapore. That moves her ahead of Emma McKeon as the second-fastest Australian in history.

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Day 1 in Singapore Sees Two World Record Performances

South Africa’s Chad le Clos took down one of two World Record swims in Singapore.

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Cluster 2 Is Done, and Big Checks Await Top 6 Men and Women (STANDINGS)

Le Clos and Hosszu have again taken top prizes, but Russia’s Vlad Morozov in Doha officially made his decision to go pro a financially-positive one.

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Day 1 in Doha: Real Time Recaps From 2013 FINA World Cup #5

Chad le Clos leads the men’s second-cluster, and overall, standings for cash

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