Team Standings after Week 2 of the 2019 ISL Season
Sarah Sjostrom and Energy Standard aren’t technically a lock for the Vegas finale yet, but 2-straight wins to open the regular season put them in good shape.
Siobhan Haughey Breaks Rikako Ikee’s Asian Record in 200 Free (SCM)
Haughey re-broke National Records in the 50, 100, and 200 meter freestyles after doing the same last weekend in Indianapolis, and added the 50 breast too.
Florent Manaudou Thinks Caeleb Dressel Is the Favorite in the ISL Skins Races
Florent Manaudou, who won the ‘skins’ race at the ISL meet in Indianapolis, thinks Dressel is best-suited for the event in Naples.
London Roar Receive Huge Boost in Form of Bruno Fratus for Lewisville
Brazilian Bruno Fratus has had a change-of-heart and will join the London Roar, at least in Lewisville, as a threat to win the skins races.
Swimming Canada Joins US in Withdrawing Swimmers from 2019 Beach Games
Canada has joined the United States in withdrawing its athletes from open water competition at the 2019 ANOC Beach Games (above – Eric Hedlin)
Texas A&M Announces Upgrades to Swimming & Diving Team Facilities
The new project will feature upgrades to team spaces, including locker rooms, a lounge area, and a snack bar.
Ben Nigro Out as Head Coach at Niagara after Lawsuit
10 days before its first intercollegiate meet, Niagara University’s swimming team is without any coaches after Ben Nigro’s departure.
Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell Withdraw from Inaugural Beach Games
Haley Anderson (above), a 2-time World Champion over 5 kilometers, and Ashley Twichell have withdrawn from the inaugural Beach Games due to safety concerns.
Coughlin and Ledecky Out, Cordes In for DC Trident at Naples Stop of ISL
The DC Trident will lose big points for their 2nd meet in Naples with no Katie Ledecky, but Kevin Cordes will reinforce the men’s breaststroke group.
Swimming Canada Will Close Victoria High Performance Centre after 2020 Olympics
Jade Hannah, who has won 5 World Junior Swimming Championships, is among the elite swimmers who currently train at the HPC – Victoria.
WATCH: Katie Ledecky Break American Record in Women’s 400 SCM Freestyle
Katie Ledecky broke the American Record (and very nearly the World Record) in the women’s 400 meter freestyle on Sunday in Indianapolis.
FINA Says They Will Recognize World Records from 5 of 7 ISL Meets
If any World Records are swum at the last 5 meets of the 2019 ISL season, FINA says that they will recognize those Records, presuming all rules are followed.
ISL Charter Flight Carrying Athletes, Support Staff Diverted after Turbulence
After debuting in Indianapolis last week, the ISL chartered a United Airlines flight to take athletes and staff to meet #2 in Naples, Italy.
Melanie Margalis Breaks American Record in 200 SCM IM at ISL – Indy
Melanie Margalis, racing as part of the Cali Condors team, broke her own American Record in the 200 short course meter IM on Sunday.
ISL Implements Anti-Doping Testing, Via National Orgs, at League Meets
Katie Ledecky (above) came very close on Sunday to testing whether or not FINA would be ratifying World Records from ISL meets.
