A French swimmer, Alain Bernard represented his nation in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Lezak skips swim worlds for Maccabiah Games (Sports Illustrated)
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Triple Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak said Sunday that his Jewish heritage inspired him to compete in Israel's Maccabiah Games instead of the upcoming World Swimming Championships in Rome.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:29:43 GMT

US swimmer Lezak skips Worlds for Maccabiah Games (AP via Yahoo! News)
Triple Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak will skip the upcoming World Swimming Championships and instead compete in Israel's Maccabiah Games in tribute to his Jewish heritage.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:52:19 GMT

Suits row refuses to sink ahead of worlds (Times of Malta)
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini covered the logo of her Jaked swimsuit during the Mediterranean Games. If swimming fans thought the row over revolutionary bodysuits was over, they can think again.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:34:38 GMT

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