Kenya Selects 2 Athletes, Rosafio and Muteti, for Olympic Swimming Roster
Danilo Rosafio, who trains at Loughborough in the UK, and Emily Muteti, who trans at Grand Canyon University in the US, are both headed to Tokyo this summer.
US National Team Member Tate Jackson Receives 1 Month Suspension From USADA
Jackson tested positive for a metabolite of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, at the March stop of the Pro Swim Series in San Antonio.
Ray Riordon, Who Founded Towson University’s Swim Team, Dies at 87
Ray Riordon, the founder of the varsity swim team at Towson University, died on Saturday at his home in Millsboro,…
Australian Government Agrees to Support Brisbane 2032 Olympic Bid Financially
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledged to share costs of the Games with Queensland, as 9 cities sign up to co-host Games.
Swimming Canada Postpones 2021 Olympic Trials Again, This Time to June
Swimming Canada told athletes that they are hoping to keep the Trials in Toronto, but are exploring other options, including internationally.
Italian Olympian Alex di Giorgio Receives Reduction in Doping Suspension
Originally suspended for 8 months in January, the Italian Olympian will now face just a 3-month suspension for a failed 2020 doping test.
Double Worlds Medalist Arianna Bridi Has “Mild Myocarditis,” Will Miss Euros
The 25-year old Arianna Bridi has been prescribed “total rest” to treat inflammation in her heart. She won bronze medals in the 10km and 25km races at Worlds in 2017.
Robert Pinter Joins South Carolina Swimming Staff, First Hire of Poppell Era
Robert Pinter (above) and Poppell were both on deck at the University of Florida: Poppell working with the varsity team and Pinter with the Gator Swim Club.
Brazil Confirms 18 Rosters Spots for 2021 Olympic Swimming Team
Bruno Fratus (above) has been named to Brazil’s initial Olympic roster after swimming a special trial in California rather than the country’s primary qualifying meet.
Costanza Cocconcelli Becomes First Italian Woman Under 59 Seconds in 100 IM
Cocconcelli broke one of 4 Italian Records at a series of regional championships around the country this weekend, swimming to a new best in the 100 IM.
Sarah Sjostrom Resumes Swimming Freestyle; Still No Butterfly
In a Q&A on her Instagram channel, Sarah Sjostrom says that she’s still planning to race at the Tokyo Olympic Games after breaking her elbow in February.
Maxime Rooney Swims 52.13, 3rd-Best Time of His Career, in 100 Fly in Austin
Maxime Rooney has only been faster than his Saturday 52.13 in the 100 fly at one meet: the 2019 US National Championships.
Japan Declares 3rd State of Emergency for Tokyo ahead of Olympic Games
With just 3 months to go until the Olympic Games, Tokyo has been placed under another State of Emergency because of COVID-19.
Wisconsin Extends Swim Coach Yuri Suguiyama Through 2023-2024 Season
Wisconsin head swimming & diving coach Yuri Suguiyama received a contract extension through 2024: a vote of confidence for the Badgers coach.
Michelle Coleman Happy with Consistency, Looking for Closing Speed in Helsinki
Swedish Olympian Michelle Coleman says that she’s pleased with her consistency of results of late, but is ready to taper and pick up her final speed.
