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Stefan Nystrand
Stefan Nystrand (born 20 October 1981 in Haninge) is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden. Biography His father Sture Nystrand is a Swede and his mother Smiljana Kokeza is a Croat from Split. Nystrand, a short course (25 m) specialist, has won five individual medals in the FINA Short Course World Championships, and captured his first medal (silver) in long course (50 m) in the 100 m freestyle at the 2006 European Aquatics Championships in Budapest, behind Filippo Magnini of Italy. The following year he won a bronze medal at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne at the 50 m freestyle, with a new national record of 21.97. After breaking the 48 second barrier in the 100 m freestyle long course (he was only the second person to do so after then world record holder Pieter van den Hoogenband) in Paris, Nystrand revealed that he averages less than 3,000 meters a practice, a minuscule amount compared to other professional swimmers, and never more than 20,0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freestyle Swimming
Freestyle is a category of Swimming (sport), swimming competition, defined by the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), in which competitors are subject to a few limited restrictions on their swimming stroke. Freestyle races are the most common of all swimming competitions, with distances beginning with 50 meters (50 yards) and reaching 1500 meters (1650 yards), also known as the mile. The term 'freestyle stroke' is sometimes used as a synonym for 'front crawl', as front crawl is the fastest surface swimming stroke. It is now the most common stroke used in freestyle competitions. The first Olympics held open water swimming events, but after a few Olympics, closed water swimming was introduced. The front crawl or freestyle was the first event that was introduced. Technique Freestyle swimming implies the use of legs and arms for competitive swimming, except in the case of the Individual Medley, individual medley or Medley relay (athletics), medley relay events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 FINA Short Course World Championships
The 8th FINA World Swimming Championships ( 25 m) swam April 5–9, 2006 at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China Shanghai (; , , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowin .... Participating nations :''A total of 116 nations had entered swimmers at the 2006 Short Course Worlds.''Source: Entry lists published on the official webpage Results Men Women Medal table References * Event websitewww.fina-shanghai2006.com * Copy of results froswimrankings.net {{DEFAULTSORT:2006 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) FINA Short Course World Championships S 2006 World Short Course Championships S April 2006 sports events in Asia 2000s in Shanghai Swimming in Shanghai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Short Course Swimming Championships 2002
The sixth edition of the European Short Course Swimming Championships (25 m) was held in the SachsenArena in Riesa, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ..., from December 12 till December 15, 2002. Medal table Men's events 50 m freestyle 100 m freestyle 200 m freestyle 400 m freestyle 1500 m freestyle 50 m backstroke 100 m backstroke 200 m backstroke 50 m breaststroke 100 m breaststroke 200 m breaststroke 50 m butterfly 100 m butterfly 200 m butterfly 100 m individual medley 200 m individual medley 400 m individual medley 4×50 m freestyle relay 4×50 m medley relay Women's events 50 m freestyle 100 m freestyle 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Short Course Swimming Championships 2001 ...
The 5th European Short Course Championships was held December 13–16, 2001 at the Wezenberg Swimming Pool in Antwerp, Belgium. The meet featured competition in a short course (25m) pool. Results Men's events Women's events Medal table External linksResults book {{LEN swimming champs European Short Course S 2001 S S European Short Course Swimming Championships European Short Course Swimming Championships The European Short Course Swimming Championships (variously referred to informally as the "Short Course Europeans" or "European 25m Championships") are a swimming meet, organized by LEN. The meet features swimmers from Europe, competing in events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Short Course Swimming Championships 2000
The fourth edition of the European Short Course Championships was held in Palau Luis Puig in Valencia, Spain, from December 14 to December 17, 2000, just a couple of months after the Sydney Games. Medal table Men's events 50 m freestyle 100 m freestyle 200 m freestyle 400 m freestyle 1500 m freestyle 50 m backstroke 100 m backstroke 200 m backstroke 50 m breaststroke 100 m breaststroke 200 m breaststroke 50 m butterfly 100 m butterfly 200 m butterfly 100 m individual medley 200 m individual medley 400 m individual medley 4×50 m freestyle relay 4×50 m medley relay Women's events 50 m freestyle 100 m freestyle 200 m freestyle 400 m freestyle 800 m freestyle 50 m backstroke 100 m backstroke 200 m backstroke 50 m breaststroke 100 m breaststroke 200 m breaststroke 50 m butterfly 100 m butterfly 200 m butterfly 100 m individual medley 200 m individual medley 400 m individual medley 4×50 m freestyle relay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Short Course Swimming Championships 1999
The third edition of the European Short Course Championships was held in Complexo Desportivo do Jamor in Lisboa, Portugal, from 9 to 11 December 1999. Medal table Medal summary Men's events Women's events ReferencesResults on GBRSports.com {{LEN swimming champs 1999 in swimming S 1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shoot ... S Swimming competitions in Portugal Sports competitions in Lisbon 1990s in Lisbon December 1999 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 2012 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 50 Metre Freestyle
The men's 50 metre freestyle competition of the swimming events at the 2012 European Aquatics Championships took place May 26 and 27. The heats and semifinals took place on May 26, the final on May 27. Records Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows. Results Heats 53 swimmers participated in 7 heats. Semifinals The eight fasters swimmers advanced to the final. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Final The final was held at 17:05. from OmegaTiming.com; retrieved 2012-05-27. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming at the 2012 European Aquatics Champion ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 European Aquatics Championships
The 2012 European Aquatics Championships were held from 14 to 27 May 2012 in Debrecen, Hungary and Eindhoven, Netherlands. The 2012 European Swimming Championships were to take place in Antwerp, Belgium, but were reallocated to the City of Debrecen and were held on the same dates as previously planned, from 21 to 27 May. The Diving Championships were held in Eindhoven from 15 to 20 May. The Synchronised Swimming discipline, originally intended to take place in Antwerp, have also been reallocated, with its continental titles having been contested in Eindhoven. Originally, the Championships had been awarded to Vienna, but later they backed out due to the Great Recession. The 2012 European Water Polo Championships were held separately a few months earlier, from 16 to 29 January, also in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Schedule Competition dates by discipline were: * Swimming: 21–27 May (Debrecen) * Diving: 15–20 May (Eindhoven) * Synchro: 23–27 May (Eindhoven) * Water Polo: 16–29 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 European Aquatics Championships
The 2010 European Aquatics Championships were held from 4–15 August 2010 in Budapest and Balatonfüred, Hungary. It was the fourth time that the city of Budapest hosts this event after 1926, 1958 and 2006. Events in swimming, diving, synchronised swimming (synchro) and open water swimming were scheduled. The 2010 European Water Polo Championships was held separately, from 29 August – 11 September in Zagreb, Croatia. Schedule Competition dates by discipline were: * Swimming: 9–15 August * Diving: 10–15 August (exhibition competition on 9 August) * Synchro: 4–8 August * Open Water: 4–8 August (in Lake Balaton, based out of Balatonfüred) Medal table Swimming Medal table Results Men's events Women's events Diving Medal table Results Men's events Women's events Team events This event was a test event and will not count towards the medal tables. Synchronised swimming Medal table Results Open water swimming Med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 European Aquatics Championships
The 2006 European Swimming Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary, from 26 July – 6 August 2006. Disciplines include swimming, diving, synchronised swimming (synchro) and open water swimming. European Water Polo Championships for 2006 were also organized by LEN, but held separately. Competition dates by discipline were:Programme for 2006 European Swimming Championships; published by LEN. Retrieved 2010-07-15. *Swimming: 31 July – 6 August *Diving: 1–6 August *Synchro: 26–30 July *Open Water: 26–30 July Medal table Swimming Schedule Competition dates for Swimming were: 31 July – 6 August.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 European Aquatics Championships
The 2004 LEN European Championships were held in Madrid, Spain from 5–16 May, at the M86 Swimming Center in the southeast of the city. The championships brought together the European Championships in swimming (long course), open water swimming, diving and synchronised swimming. Since the event was held less than three months before the Summer Olympics in Athens Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆναι, Athênai (pl.) ) is both the capital and largest city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is also the seventh largest city in the European Union. Athens dominates a ..., Greece, some of the participating nations used the event therefore as a qualifying tournament for the Olympics. Medal table Swimming Men's events Women's events Open water swimming Men's events Women's events Diving Men's events Women's events Synchronized swimming External linksOfficial results [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 European Aquatics Championships
The 2002 LEN European Championships were held in Berlin, Germany from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August 2002 at the Berlin Eurosportpark in the German capital. The 26th edition of the event was organised by the LEN. A total number of 786 swimmers competed, from 38 countries. The event included disciplines of swimming ( long course), open water swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming (women). A 10 km open water event, for both men and women was introduced in the open water swimming competition, this was held in Potsdam Potsdam () is the capital and, with around 183,000 inhabitants, largest city of the German state of Brandenburg. It is part of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Potsdam sits on the River Havel, a tributary of the Elbe, downstream o .... Medal table Swimming Men's events Women's events Open water swimming Men's events Women's events Diving Men's events Women's events Synchronized swimming External linksResults* Swim Rank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
