France: Showdown Coming in W100 Free – Gastaldello, Wattel Vying for 1 Spot
Béryl Gastaldello and Marie Wattel are battling for the second 100 free spot on France’s World Championships roster.
Mathilde Cini Scratches 100 Free Final on Day 5 of French Nationals
Mathilde Cini will not swim in the final of the 100 free on Saturday night in Rennes.
2019 French Elite Nationals: #1 Seed in 800 Free Scratches Prelims on Day 5
Russia’s Anastassia Kirpitchnikova of Montpellier Métropole is the only scratch for Day 5 prelims. She was seeded #1 in the women’s 800 free.
Greek NAG Record-holder George Aspougalis Commits to GWU
Greek National Age Group Record-holder George Aspougalis has signed a NLI to swim for George Washington next fall.
Vanderbilt Scores 2020 Verbal Commitment from Gabriela Pierobon Mays
Gabriela Pierobon Mays from Madison Aquatic Club has verbally committed to Vanderbilt University for 2020-21.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Fantine Lesaffre, the top seed in tonight’s 400 IM final, already qualified for Gwangju with her performance at 2018 European Championships.
Louisiana HS Record-holder Michael Bonson Verbally Commits to Auburn
Louisiana high school record-holder Michael Bonson has announced his plans to swim for the Auburn Tigers in 2020-21.
Gastaldello Breaks Championship Record in 50 Back but Misses Worlds Cut
French National Record-holder Béryl Gastaldello fell .07 short of qualifying for 2019 World Championships in the 50 back.
Bourelly, Derache Scratch 100 Free Final on Day 4 at French Nationals
There were only three scratches among the top-16 swimmers in each event on Day 4 of French Elite Nationals, two of which were in the men’s 100 free.
Austin Winchester Sends Verbal Commitment to NC State
Austin Winchester, a 6’6″ freestyler from Wilmington, North Carolina, has verbally committed to the Wolfpack for 2020-21.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Hugo Sagnes Only Top-16 Scratch for Day 4
Mehdy Metella is top seed in the 100 free on Day 4 of 2019 French Elite Nationals.
4x NY Federated Champ Chloe Stepanek Verbally Commits to Texas A&M
LIAC freestyler Chloe Stepanek has announced she will be an Aggie in 2020-21.
Jeremy Desplanches Downs Swiss NR in the 200 Fly on Day 3 in Rennes
Jeremy Desplanches has now broken two Swiss National Records in Rennes.
Charlotte Bonnet Will be in Gwangju, But No French 800 Free Relay
Following their male counterparts, the French women did not qualify an 800 free relay for Gwangju.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Day 3 finals from the 2019 French Elite National Championships in Rennes.
