2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
As the French wrap up their Elite Nationals, Jeremy Stravius, Marie Wattel, and Mehdy Metella are among the athletes already qualified for the 2019 World Championships team.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Mathilde Cini Ops out of 200 Back on Day 6
Mathilde Cini will not defend her national title in the 200 back at 2019 French Elite Nationals.
2019 French Nationals: Marc-Antoine Olivier Scratches 400 Free on Day 6
After earning a silver in the 800 free and a bronze in the 1500 free, Marc-Antoine Olivier has pulled out of his final event, the 400 free.
.09 Keeps French Women’s 4×100 Free Out of 2019 World Championships
The FFN has decided on principle not to take the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay to Gwangju.
David Aubry Breaks French NR in 800 free, 7:46.30; Ranks 6th in World
David Aubry went 7:46.31 to break the French National Record in the 800 free on Saturday.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Day 5 finals at 2019 French Elite Nationals in Rennes.
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.
