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  • 18-year-old Yana Klochkova wins first Gold Medal! | Fukuoka 2001 | FINA World Championships

    18-year-old Yana Klochkova wins first Gold Medal! | Fukuoka 2001 | FINA World Championships

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    The Ukrainian swimming star Yana Klochkova dominated the medley events with an unprecedented series of victories at the Olympic Games and FINA World Championships. She was only 18 years old when she claimed the first Gold Medal at the 2001 edition of the FINA world Championships in Fukuoka. Relive this epic flashback!

  • ISHOF Induction 2013

    ISHOF Induction 2013

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    The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) introduces the International Selection Committee’s Class of 2013. The ten individuals inducted were: Swimmers GARY HALL, JR. (USA), PIETER VAN DEN HOOGENBAND (NED), YANA KLOCHKOVA (UKR) and DAGMAR HASE (GER); Diver HU JIA (CHN); Synchronized Swimmer NATHALIE SCHNEYDER (USA); Water Polo Player MILIVOJ BEBIC (YUG, CRO); Open Water…