Yannick Agnel

Accusations Fly as French Men’s 4×200 Relay Fails to Make Final

There was a good deal of disappointment on deck after France, the 2012 silver medalists in the 4×200 free relay, failed to final in the same event on Tuesday in Rio.

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Defending Gold Medalist Nathan Adrian Finishes 16th in 100 Free Prelims

Nathan Adrian came dangerously close to missing out on being able to defend his 100 free title, after finishing 16th in prelims Tuesday morning.

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Day 4 Relay Lineups: Lochte Makes Rio Debut In 800 Free Relay Prelims

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Juegos Olimpicos Río 2016: Finales día 2

JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto 6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…

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Paul Biedermann im Finale über 200 m Freistil bei Olympia

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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French Portrait Series: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay (Video)

The French Federation introduces its men’s 4×100 free relay in this quick portrait video produced for Rio.

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Yannick Agnel Confirms He Will Retire After Rio

2012 Olympic champ Yannick Agnel officially confirmed his coming retirement after failing to make the semifinal of the 200 free, where he is the reigning Olympic champ.

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Stravius Scratches 200 Freestyle to Focus on 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay

Frenchman Jeremy Stravius has decided to pull out of the semi-finals of the 200 freestyle so he can put all of efforts towards the 4 x 100 freestyle relay…

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Olympia 2016: Glania und Biedermann im Halbfinale

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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France’s Agnel Misses 200 Free Semis; Won’t Defend His Olympic Title

Defending Olympic champion Yannick Agnel of France will not have the chance to repeat his title in the men’s 200 free in Rio after finishing 19th in heats.

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2016 Rio Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Katie Ledecky will take to the pool for her first individual event of the Olympic Games; the 400 free.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Wide Open Men’s 200 Freestyle Battle Begins

Can China’s Sun Yang prevent France’s Yannick Agnel from defending his 200m freestyle Olympic gold? Britain’s James Guy and America’s Conor Dwyer may have something to say about it.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

At the past 2 Olympic games, one of the major headlines has been the rivalry between Team USA and France in the 4×100 free relay. While the rivalry continues this summer, a new team is in the mix.

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Govorov Puts Up World’s Top Time in the 50 Butterfly at French Open

Andrii Govorov posted a 22.69 in the 50 butterfly at the French Open, which is the fastest textile swim in history…

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Hosszu, Peaty, Manaudou, Kromowidjojo bei French Open in Vichy

10.  Open de France de natation 2016 2. – 3. Juli, Vichy, Frankreich Veranstaltungsseite Meldeergebnis (wird erst am Freitag 1.7….

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