Stanislav Donets

Zueva, Efimova Finalize Russian Nationals with More Top-3 Times

In a fitting end to the 2011 Russian National Championships and World Championship Trials, the women’s duet of Anastasia Zueva…

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Popova Takes Two More Titles, Another Russian Record on Day 5

Veronika Popova is ripping apart the Russian record books in Miscow. On the tail of her 100 free National Record…

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Morozov Finishes 4th in 50 free, Efimova Dominated 50 Breast on Day 4 in Russia

This was the day that American swim fans have been looking forward to: USC star Vlad Morozov’s first sprint-freestyle swim…

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Efimova Takes 100 Breaststroke, Izotov Ranks in World's Top-3 in the 200 free

Day 3 in Moscow absolutely lit up the scoreboard, including an onslaught of the international top-15 lists. Yulia Efimova is…

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Russian Women Steal the Show from Donets and Crew; Popova Sets Russian Record in 100 free

First, let me say that it would not have been possible to follow Russian Nationals without the help of Tom…

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Fantasy Camp: Speedo Takes Home Inaugural Sponsor 'Ship Title With Win Over Arena

Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall…

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Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo Fights Back on Day 2 at the Sponsor 'Ship

Preview |  Day 1 |  Day 2  |  Day 3 Not surprisingly, the Arena Elite team jumped out to a…

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Fantasy Camp: 2011 Sponsor 'Ship Kicks Off on Day 1 With Heavy Focus on Sprints

Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall…

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Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo vs. Arena Elite Team (Preview)

For years, Speedo has been dominating the world of swimming sponsorships, so much so that the term “Speedo” has become…

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In Brief: Donets and Izotov To Train with Agnel in Nice

Russian World Champions Stanislav Donets and Danilla Izotov will spend two weeks in Nice, France training with young French superstar…

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Medal Tables, 10 Big Winners, and TSC Awards, Along With Final Thoughts From Dubai

The 2010 Dubai World Championships are in the book, and despite some great opposition from the rest of the world,…

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Dubai 2010: Day 5 Recap – Americans Have Biggest Medal Haul on Final Day in Dubai

The meet in Dubai is over, and the Americans had a great final day of competition. They won 7 total…

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Dubai 2010: Day 4 Recap – Belmonte Wins Again; Soni Wins Again

Women’s 100 breaststroke For the first 50 meters of this race, It looked like it would be a good battle….

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Dubai 2010: Day 2 Predictions and Picks See Lochte Shining, Wide-Open 100 Fly

Click here to watch a live video feed from Dubai, with finals starting at 10:30 AM Eastern Time on Thursday….

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Dubai 2010: Results, Feedback, and Analysis From Day 1 Finals; Semi-Final Highlights

Wow, there’s tons to talk about after one day of competition. 1. What’s the deal with the Americans? – Ryan…

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