Category: Competition
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London 2016 LEN European Championships – Day 1
Russia: Victory Day with two golds After four years, world-class action has returned to the London Aquatics Centre as a series of fine diving and synchro events kicked off the European Aquatics Championships on Monday. The Russians held a Victory Day parade here as well, capturing both gold medals on offer on 9 May. “What…
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LEN Opening Press Conference Highlights – London 2016, Synchro, Diving
Fantastic championships are ahead “We are very happy to return to London and really grateful for British Swimming to host this great event here, in the London Aquatic Centre†LEN President Paolo Barelli said while speaking at the European Aquatics Championships’ opening press conference.
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FINA announces Time Standards and Qualifying Procedure for the Budapest 2017 World Championships
As done for previous FINA World Championships, a qualifying procedure with “A†and “B†standard times will be implemented for Budapest 2017. 1. FINA “A†& “B†SWIMMING QUALIFYING TIME STANDARDS Men’s Standard Women’s Standard A – 2 Entries B – 1 Entry A – 2 Entries B – 1 Entry 00.22,47 00.23,26 50 m…
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Jessica Lee: Big 8 Swimmer of the Year
Jessica Lee, a Santa Rosa Junior College freshman who competed at Windsor High School, was named Big 8 Swimmer of the Year after finishing first in the 200 free, 500 free and mile free. She and her fellow Bear Cubs head to East Los Angeles College Tuesday for the state meet.
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Minute Maid #doingood | See What U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin Has To Say
We gave U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin the stage to share her story – and she put the spotlight on her parents. Because every family is faced with unique challenges and triumphs, and the pressure is enough to make parents ask themselves, “Am I doing enough?†https://youtu.be/epTw_Q7lPpI
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I should have ended swim comeback: Hackett
Hackett said his biggest regret was not listening to warning signs 12 months ago when he successfully launched a comeback after six years out of the pool. The triple Olympic gold medallist was the feel good story of Australian swimming when he remarkably made the 2015 world titles team at 35 after just months back…
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My Journey: Ryan Lochte
Gold medalist Ryan Lochte recounts how his love for swimming took him to the University of Florida and then to the Olympics.
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Matt’s Action Cam: Swimming for Gold
Sophomore from Central Valley High School, Sarah Nicholls has qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials! Matt Rogers interviewed her on Matt’s Action Cam on Good Day Spokane.
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A visit to the Rio 2016 Olympic swimming test event
The swimming test event held this month at the Water Stadium Rio 2016 Games, the Olympic Park Bar, received an illustrious visit. Arthur, a former student of a Gym Experimental Olympic (GEO) and today professional swimmer, had the taste of what will be the official competition. At this meeting, sport and excitement mingle and show…