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2022 World Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Preview

David Popovici is the frontrunner to win the boy’s 200 free after dropping a 1:42.97 at the European Championships, the fastest textile performance ever.

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San Jose State Swimmer Andreea Dragoi Wins Miss California US Nation Pageant

Romanian swimmer Andreea Dragoi, a sophomore at San Jose State University, was announced as the winner of the 2022 Miss California U.S. Nation Pageant.

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European Champ Hubert Kos Joins Stacked Group of IM Specialists at Arizona State

The Sun Devils already boast talented IM specialists such as Leon Marchand, Chase Kalisz, and Jay Litherland on campus training under coach Bob Bowman.

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Men’s Water Polo: France Nearly Shocks Greece in European Champs Opener

Olympic runner-up and World Championship bronze medalist Greece had to settle for a tie with the French on the first day of men’s water polo action at Euros.

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Top 5 Boys’ Storylines of 2022 World Junior Champs: Popovici Leads the Pack

David Popovici could steal the spotlight at the 2022 World Junior Swimming Championships, but there are plenty of other intriguing storylines this week, too.

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Lithuanian National Teamer Tomas Navikonis Will Join Ohio State Mid-Season

After initially committing to the University of Florida, Tomas Navikonis will now head to Ohio State instead for the spring 2023 semester.

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3 Hungarian Olympic Swimmers Get Married in Two Weeks (PHOTOS)

Katinka Hosszu was married in a museum two weeks ago, while powercouple Boglarka Kapas and Adam Telegdy wedded in a small town mansion.

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Why You Should Watch Mark Spitz’s Documentary “72 – A Gathering of Champions”

After 50 years Mark Spitz’s retelling of his iconic performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics is wise and vulnerably threadbare.

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Croatian Water Polo Player Accuses Federation of Unfair Treatment

Ana Miroslavic said her recent COVID-19 test was a false positive based on three negative PCR tests afterward, but she was still cut from Croatia’s roster.

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Women’s Water Polo: Italy Downs Defending Champ Spain on Day 2 of Euros

The second day of the 2022 European Water Polo Championships produced more last-second finishes, surprising upsets, and historic results.

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World Record Holder Federica Pellegrini Marries Matteo Giunta in Venice

Federica Pellegrini, who retired from competitive swimming in December, has married her long-time coach and boyfriend Matteo Giunta.

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Women’s Water Polo: Israel Upsets France, Greece Edges Hungary on Day 1 of Euros

The 2022 European Water Polo Championships kicked off with six women’s matches on Saturday, highlighted by clutch victories from Israel and Greece. 

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2022 Russian Spartakiad: Ilya Borodin Hits 4:11.81 To Win Men’s 400 IM

After setting a new 400 IM Russian record at the Solidarity Games, 19-year-old Ilya Borodin swam 4:11.81 to easily win gold at the Spartakiad.

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Mark Spitz 50 Years After Munich in Docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions”

Mark Spitz’s episode in the docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions” drops today. It is live now. See the link at the top of this post.

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2022 Russian Spartakiad: Kirill Prigoda Hits 2:07.79 200 BR to Edge Anton Chupkov

The first three days of the Russain Spartakaid are in the books, with many Olympians like Kiril Prigoda (pictured) in attendance.

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