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05.05.2010, 12:34

Russian swimmers on top at home event

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Russians best freestyle swimmers in Europe

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Russia's gold medalist Yuliya Efimova poses on the podium during the medal ceremony of the women's 100m breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Budapest on August 11, 2010 12.08.2010, 08:53

Efimova wins 100-meter backstroke in Budapest

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14.06.2009, 19:07

Team Russia comes second at annual water polo event

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Russian synchro duo grabs World Aquatic Championship

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01.08.2009, 13:10

No more high-tech in swimming

Swimming’s governing body FINA will outlaw high-tech swimsuits. The new ban will be introduced as soon as January, instead of April, after living legend Michael Phelps threatened a boycott.

03.08.2009, 10:52

Teen makes Russian swimming history in Rome

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Russian swimmers happy with ban on hi-tech suits

Published: 11 May, 2010, 12:28
Edited: 01 June, 2010, 17:01


Yulia Efimova

The Russian national swimming championships have finished in Moscow with plenty of big names like Yulia Efimova and Arkady Vyatchanin on show on the final day of the tournament.

 
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Lexis June 01, 2010, 16:38 quote
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Hi-Tech suits are not needed. The athlete can use various thick oils for his normal suit and skin in order to improve water flow.

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