2021 World Para Swimming European Championships Preview
20-year-old Simone Barlaam racked up gold medals for Italy in the 100m free, 100 back, 100 fly and 50 free in 2019, setting two World Records.
2021 Atlanta Classic Day 2: Women’s Prelims Live Recap
2016 Olympian Olivia Smoliga holds the fastest seed time in the 100 back this morning (58.73), and she is ranked 4th in the 50 free (24.83).
Dynamo Celebrates Reopening of Renovated Jason Turcotte Pool
Dynamo was able to hold a reopening ceremony on May 3rd to dedicate the renovation project on their 50m pool in Chamblee to their late head coach Turcotte.
Homans Scratches 200 Fly, 100 Back Prelims at Atlanta Classic Day 2
Harry Homans was seeded 9th in the 200 fly and 39th in the 100 back. He scratched both events, effectively clearing his day two event schedule.
Limited Prelims Scratches at Atlanta Classic Day 1, Hamblin Drops 100 Breast
The only event scratch from a swimmer ranked in the top ten of an event during Friday’s prelims session came from Kaylee Hamblin, #8 in the 100 breast.
Former Santa Clara Coach John Bitter Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison
Former Santa Clara Swim Club CEO John Bitter was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in state prison in March. He still owes SCSC more than $770,000.
Zhang Yufei Crushes 50 Free Final With 24.32 at Chinese Olympic Trials
Zhang Yufei won the women’s 50 free final today with a time of 24.32. Wu Qingfeng beat National Record-holder Xiang to snag 2nd, also under the FINA ‘A’ cut.
Wang Jianjiahe Drops 8:20.38 to Win 800 Free Final at Chinese Olympic Trials
2019 World Championships bronze medalist Wang Jianjiahe won the 800 free final with a season-best time of 8:20.38, within 7.02 seconds of her National Record.
Wang Shun Posts 1:56.78 to Win 200 IM Final at Chinese Olympic Trials
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Wang Shun won the 200 IM final today within .62 of his own Chinese National Record. He beat the FINA ‘A’ cut by nearly 3 seconds.
Chinese Olympic Trials: Zhang Yufei Drops Lifetime Best 200 Meter Fly, 2:05.44
Yufei tied her 100 free National Record in prelims, but she scratched the semifinal to focus on the 200 fly final where she swam lifetime best of 2:05.44.
Yiting Sets 200 IM World Junior Record Twice in Two Days at Chinese OLY Trials
15-year-old Yu Yiting beat Rikako Ikee’s WJR yesterday by .10. In the finals, Yiting won the event with a 2:09.64, beating her swim from yesterday by .24.
Yang Junxuan Breaks 200 Free Asian Record With 1:54.57, #8 All-Time
19-year-old Yang Junxuan broke her own 200 free Asian Record during day four’s finals session of the Chinese Olympic Trials by .13.
Xu Jiayu Tops 100 Backstroke Final with 52.88 at Chinese Olympic Trials
Two-time Olympian Xu Jiayu won the 100 meter back final at the Chinese Olympic Trials with a 52.88. Jiayu earned silver in this event at the 2016 Olympics.
2021 Spring Cup, Irvine: 14-Year-Old Teagan O’Dell Hits 2:14 in 200 Meter Back
14-year-old Teagan O’Dell posted the #26 all-time fastest 200 meter backstroke in her age group on the final day of the Spring Cup Championships (2:14.51).
Chinese OLY Trials: Bingjie Rattles 400 Free Asian Record, Yuanhui Disqualified
Li Bingjie won the 400 free final within .61 of her own Asian Record. In the 100 back semifinal, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Fu Yuanhui was disqualified.
