Articles by Anne Lepesant

2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals

Filippo Magnini, 34 years old, will be seeking a spot on his third Olympic team when he takes to the blocks in the 200 free on the final day of the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials in Riccione.

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Fishers Area OT Qualifier Lauren Edelman Commits to Kentucky

Lauren Edelman, a junior at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana, has made a verbal commitment to swim for the University of Kentucky in 2017-18.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals

Federica Pellegrini won the women’s 200 free at the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials, posting the fourth-fastest time in the world so far this season.

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AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/20/2016

Announcing our Weekly Wonders for the weekend of April 15-17, 2016.

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Luca Dotto Breaks Italian Record in 100 Free, 47.96, Now #2 in World

Italy’s Luca Dotto clocked a 47.96 to lead off Forestry’s 4×100 free relay on the third night of 2016 Italian Nationals and Olympic Trials, breaking the national record and leapfrogging to the Number 2 ranking in the World.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 3 Finals

Ilaria Bianchi won the 100 fly with 57.87, guaranteeing her a spot on the Italian squad for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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2016 Hungarian National Championships Wrap-Up: Cseh, Kapas Each Win 4

László Cseh took home four gold medals in Gyor: 50 fly, 100 fly, 200fly, and 200 IM. That brings his career total to 99 national titles.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals

2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials Dates: Tuesday, April 19 – Saturday, April 23, 2016 Times: prelims 9:00…

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Jamie Holder Named Head Coach of Dartmouth M&W Swimming and Diving

Georgetown’s Jamie Holder has been appointed head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving at Dartmouth College.

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2016 Italian Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2016 Italian Spring National Championships and Olympic Trials Dates: Tuesday, April 19 – Saturday, April 23, 2016 Times: prelims 9:00…

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French Federation Names Team of 29 Swimmers to 33rd European Championships

Fabien Gilot, Florent Manaudou, and Mehdy Metella were all named to the French squad for the 33rd LEN European Aquatics Championships in London in May.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Race Videos

Watch all the races from Day 3 of 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Scratches and Finals Preview

There are dozens of scratches on the final night of competition as teams head home after 2-1/2 days of racing. For those who remain, it’s a great opportunity to get a second swim against some of the world’s most elite athletes.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Ryan Lochte of SwimMAC Carolina is entered in all three (non-distance freestyle) individual events on Day 3 of the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 2 Race Videos

Watch Nathan Adrian’s 50 free and all the other races from Day 2 of 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Mesa.

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