Articles by Ben Dornan

Kregor Zirk To Join Emre Sakci As Member Of Fenerbahce Swim Club

Estonian record holder and member of ISL’s Energy Standard Kregor Zirk announced that he will begin training with the Fenerbahce swim club.

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Alabama Commit Emilio Perez Downs 2003 100 Fly Wisconsin HS State Record

At the 2021 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Championships, Emilio Perez broke an 18-year-old Wisconsin state record in the 100 fly.

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From 38th Trials Seed To Olympic Gold: The Stories of Low Seeds

It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.

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Piper McNeil Downs 15-16 Year Old 100 Back Oklahoma State Record From 2006

Piper McNeil had a dominant 100 backstroke performance this week, downing Samantha Woodward’s previous mark from 14 years ago.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Chicken Wings and a Beautiful Sunset

We’re back this week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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South African Water Polo Players Required To Self-Fund 2021 Olympic Journey

Members of the South African water polo teams have been told that they will be responsible for self-funding their 2021 Olympic journey.

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From 41st Seed To Trials Finalist: The Stories of the Low Seeds

It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Find Out Who Swam 3.2K Butterfly In A Single Set

We’re this week back with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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IOC and Florida CFO Discuss Potential Of A Florida-Hosted 2020 Olympics

representatives from the IOC have met with Florida’s CFO regarding the possibility of Florida taking over as hosts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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Top-10 Recruit Tyler Lu Goes Sub-56 In The 100 Breast At SMAC Time Trial

Swimmers from the Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club’s National and Senior Performance groups took part in a time trial last weekend.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Introducing Bruno Fratus As Aquaman

We’re back the week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.

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Grégory Mallet Win 50/100 Freestyle Duels Over Jérémy Stravius In Nantes

Jérémy Stravius picked up two medals in Nantes this weekend, swimming just over his best times in both the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly.

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Jérémy Stravius Entered To Swim This Weekend In Nantes, France

Jérémy Stravius is set to make his return to the pool this weekend. The two time Olympian is entered as top seed in the 50/100 free as well as the 50 back.

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Caroline Theil Picks Up Three Wins, Leading Texas A&M To Victory Over SMU

Caroline Theil had a solid showing tonight, picking up three wins as Texas A&M hosted and defeated SMU at their one-day dual meet.

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15 Year Old Edie Simecek Nabs 4 Long Course Wins At T2 Naples Open

Edie Simecek had a solid weekend at the T2 Naples Open last week as she nabbed wins in the 100 back, 100 fly, 200 fly, and 100 free.

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