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Manaudou pulls out of 200 meter freestyle event
Laure Manaudou from France has pulled out of the women’s 200 meters freestyle event of the Beijing Olympics after withdrawing from the event at her country’s national championships.
Manaudou burst into tears after suffering her first defeat since June 2004 in the 400 meters freestyle.
Camelia Potec of Romania won the race, with Coralie Balmy from […]
France criticizes Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit
The French technical director of swimming Claude Fauquet has called for more debate on using the new Speedo LZR Racer swimsuits. France’s own Alain Bernard just broke a new record in the 100 meter freestyle.
“I think it deserves a real debate. It’s even worth being analysed by an ethical committee,” said Fauquet.
Nine […]
Alain Bernard from France broke the 100 meter freestyle world record for the second time in two days - 47.50 seconds at the European swimming championships.
The previous world record holder was Pieter Van den Hoogenband who set the world record at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
“It’s unbelievable,” Bernard said. “I wanted to be faster today.”
“Now I […]