Category: Competition
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European Aquatics Championships, Rome (ITA), Day 3 – Summary
Popovici: in a world of his own It’s official: David Popovici is the fastest swimmer on Earth – the Romanian set a new world record in the 100m free in Rome, bringing down Cesar Cielo’s 13-year-old mark to clock 46.86. Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom got two medals, a gold, and a silver, to catch up with…
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European Aquatics Championships, Rome (ITA), Day 2 – Summary
Gold feast for Italy, Dutch double, and ER blast for Popovici Italy bettered the Netherlands 4-2 in the title race on Day 2, but the second day’s biggest blast came in the men’s 100m free semis. Romanian Rocket David Popovici bettered the European record (and his junior WR) with a 46.98 blast, becoming the first…
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European Aquatics Championships, Rome (ITA), Day 1 – Summary
Razzetti claims first title, Hungary earns 100th gold As a fitting start, Italy’s Alberto Razzetti claimed the first title on offer at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome by winning the 400m IM. The Netherlands did a brilliant job in the women’s 4x200m free to clinch a historical first-ever gold in this event, while the…
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European Aquatics Championships, Rome (ITA) – Opening Press Conference Highlights
Star athletes are gearing up to shine in the sunshine In Rome, all is set for the kick-off of the European Aquatics Championships in the Foro Italico, the legendary pool complex, site of the 1983 edition and the 1994 and 2009 FINA World Championships. In total 951 athletes from 50 countries will be competing for…
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Thibodaux Regional Names Swim Coach for Competitive Swim Team
Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional Health System, is pleased to announce the hiring of Aquatic Swim Coach Robert Fletcher for our competitive swim team. Himself a former collegiate swimmer, Fletcher brings 30+ years of coaching experience, has produced nearly 100 All-Americans, and has seen greater than 50% of his swimmers go on to compete…
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Cody Simpson on Swapping Music Career for Swimming | CNN 10
Earlier this year, Australian singer Cody Simpson qualified for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He was selected for Australia’s swim team after finishing third in the 100m butterfly at team trials. Simpson’s career switch to the pool sees him return to his childhood passion.
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2022 Commonwealth Games: British Swimmer Tom Dean Wins 7 Medals | Sky News
Freestyle swimmer, Tom Dean has recently become England’s most decorated athlete at a single Commonwealth Games.
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Titmus Dominates and Simpson Proves Anything Is Possible | 7NEWS
Cody Simpson’s place in a Commonwealth Games final, after 10 years away from the pool has been remarkable. But he is only one of many success stories in the pool from the Commonwealth Games. Ariarne Titmus has again proved her brilliance winning 4 gold medals including the 400 meter final.
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Medal Moment: Swimming | Lewis Clareburt Bronze | 200M IM | Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | Sky Sport NZ
Lewis Clareburt wins yet another medal for New Zealand with a bronze in the Men’s 200m IM on Day 6 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games!