Fred Bousquet

American Men Smash 4×50 Free Relay World Record In 1:21.80

The American men set another relay world record in the men’s 4×50 free in a time of 1:21.80.

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Dressel Comes From Behind As Americans Break WR In Mixed Medley Relay

Olivia Smoliga and Kelsi Dahlia both played a crucial role in helping the Americans break the world record in the 4×50 mixed medley relay.

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2018 Euros: Ben Proud Cracks Textile World Record 50 Free (21.11)

Ben Proud just threw down a 50m freestyle time of 21.11 to log the 5th fastest performance ever and the fastest since 2009.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: A Proud Performance in Rome

Last week’s Sette Colli Trophy was a shockingly fast meet that even included a world record. But our Swim of the Week seemed to inspire even more awe and discussion than that: Ben Proud’s 21.16 in the 50 free.

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David Marsh’s Three Keys to Building a Successful Culture

Belief, grit and love are David Marsh’s three keys to building an environment of excellence and a winning culture…

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Romain Barnier Suspended from Coaching for 6 Months for Alleged Anti-Doping Rules Violation

According to L’Equipe, AFLD has handed down a six-month suspension to Marseille coach Romain Barnier for alleged anti-doping rules violations.

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Une carrière en or : Champion du monde pour la dernière course de Camille Lacourt

Camille Lacourt a terminé sa belle carrière avec une médaille d’or dans le 50 mètres dos, son troisième titre mondial consécutif sur la distance.

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Stage 2 of France’s Swimtour in Massy, February 24-26: Meet Preview

This weekend will mark the 8th annual “Meeting National Eurocom de Massy,” the second stage of France’s Swimtour 2017.

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2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

The final evening of competition at the 2016 French Elite Nationals will end with the men’s 50 free, the specialty of Florent Manaudou of Marseille.

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Caeleb Dressel – der nächste Sprintstar aus den USA

Bei den im Rahmen der US Collegewettbewerbe ausgetragenen SEC Championships hat der US Amerikaner Caeleb Dressel am Mittwoch einen neuen…

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2015 Amsterdam Cup Preview: Manaudou Possibly Taking On 200 Free

Florent Manaudou is set to make an appearance in the 50m, 100m and, um, 200m freestyle events at the Amsterdam Cup slated to start on Friday.

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Shouts From The Stands: Brent Hayden The Canadian Underdog Legend

SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…

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FFN Golden Tour in Amiens Day 2: Katinka Hosszu, David Verraszto Lead Standings

The home crowd was animated during the 100 back showdown between Camille Lacourt of Marseille and Jérémy Stravius of Amiens; this time Lacourt came out on top with 53.60. Stage 2 of FFN’s Golden Tour wraps up on Sunday.

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Jacques Favre Set to be Named FFN National Technical Director

After a six month search for a new National Technical Director it looks like the French Swimming Federation have found their man…

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Bousquet to Make Return Next Weekend: Agnel to Race First LC Meet Since Return to France

Legendary French sprinter Fred Bousquet will make his return to competition next week at the long course Meeting Olympique Courbevoie from…

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