Tag: London 2016
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London 2016 LEN European Championships – Day 2
Ischenko’s reign goes on, Kvasha and the Germans shine in the diving pool Natalia Ishchenko proved that she is still the queen of synchro, pulling out a clean win once more in the solo free. The first non-Russian gold in London went to Ukraine’s Illya Kvasha, who clinched the 1m title in diving, while Germany’s…
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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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London picked to host 2016 European Swimming Championships
Read Sports Illustrated The 2016 European Swimming Championships will be held in London, the first major competition to be staged at the 2012 Olympic pool since the games. British Swimming announced Friday it won the bid. Swimming, diving and synchronized swimming will take place at the London Aquatics Centre, which will also host the European…