Category: Competition
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Indianapolis (USA) will host the 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships
The top 18-and-under swimmers in the world will come to Indianapolis (USA) for the 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships, hosted by USA Swimming and United States Aquatic Sports. The event will be held in August (dates to be confirmed) at the iconic Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI. The FINA World Junior…
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Ian Thorpe on Michael Phelps’ shock loss # Rio Olympics 2016
Olympics: Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe discusses Michael Phelps’ shock loss in the 100m freestyle butterfly as well as all the news from a busy day in the pool https://youtu.be/gxI7BLNXdfk
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Katinka Hosszu – Best of European Cluster – FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016
Katinka Hosszu won the first Cluster of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 with 11 medals in Paris, 7 wins Berlin and 7 gold medals in Moscow. Katinka Hosszu – Best of European Cluster – FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016Watch this video on YouTube
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Rio Paralympics Producing ‘Unusual Number’ of Records
Two and a half days into the Rio 2016 Paralympics and 65 world records have fallen. Rio 2016 communications director Mario Andrada told Around the Rings the number of world records at these Games have defied expectations from Games organizers. “I want to praise the athletes – we have had an amazing 65 world records…
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#Rio2016 Day 1 Highlights from the Paralympic Games
Day 1 provided plenty of drama some magical medal moments and… 29 new world records! Here are some or our highlights… #Rio2016 Day 1 Highlights from the Paralympic GamesWatch this video on YouTube
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Catch Up with TeamSG swimmer and Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling
Follow Joseph’s journey after Olympics when he returns home to sunny Singapore. Find out how he inspired and continues to inspire fellow Singaporeans through his visit to his alma mater, Anglo-Chinese School, the Team Singapore Victory Parade and the various meet-and-greets with supporters and budding athletes. Watch this video on YouTube
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We Need To Talk: Anthony Ervin talks swimming
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin joins our ‘We Need To Talk’ analysts to discuss his experience competing in the Rio Olympics, how Michael Phelps impacted the U.S.A. swim team behind the scenes, and much more. https://youtu.be/_M-L2HRZto4
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Katie Ledecky: Olympic Swimming Experience and Memories | Sports Illustrated
Katie Ledecky cemented herself as the dominant force in women’s swimming during the Rio games. The 19-year-old reflects on her experience in the pool, chatting with Simone Biles, and explains the impact Michael Phelps has had on her young career. Katie Ledecky: Olympic Swimming Experience and Memories | Sports IllustratedWatch this video on YouTube
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Rio chiefs fear Paralympics could fall flat as seats remain empty
Less than a week before the Paralympics opens, organisers are hoping that a late surge of interest will help them to fill seats, stretch budgets and avoid criticism that the second stage of Rio 2016 will be remembered as the “neglected Games”. Financial cuts, downgraded facilities, volunteer shortfalls and poor ticket sales have overshadowed the…