Federica Pellergini and Matteo Giunta Announce Pregnancy After World Record Falls
Federica Pellegrini, la Divina, saw her name removed from her last remaining World Aquatics World Record on Wednesday in Fukuoka,…
Leon Marchand Confirms He Won’t Swim the 200 Breaststroke (In Spite of No Scratch)
Leon Marchand didn’t scratch the 200 breast on Thursday, but says that he won’t swim the race – which comes 10 minutes before the 200 IM final.
Ethan McKendry Returns Home After Cardiac Arrest at Columbus Sectionals
Ethan McKendry (left), the 15-year-old swimmer who went into cardiac arrest at the Columbus Sectional Championships, has returned home to Flint, Michigan.
World Aquatics General Congress Approves HQ Move to Budapest, Hungary
An artist’s rendering, presented at the General Congress, of the proposed new World Aquatics headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.
Husain Al-Musallam Elected to New 8-Year Term Leading World Aquatics
Husain Al-Musallam (left) was elected to a new four year term on Tuesday at the World Aquatics General Congress in Fukuoka.
Cal Will Add Noah Yanchulis to Swimming & Diving Coaching Staff
A two-time Big East Swimmer of the Year at Seton Hall, Noah Yanchulis has spent the last five seasons coaching at Division II power Oklahoma Christian.
18-Year-Old Ilya Kharun Breaks Canadian Record, 3rd Into Final of Men’s 200 Fly
18-year-old Canadian Ilya Kharun knocked another two-tenths off his own Canadian Record in the 200 fly in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Leon Marchand’s World Record Swim Featured on SportsCenter Top 10 in the USA
Leon Marchand broke Michael Phelps’ lone remaining individual World Record on day 1 of the World Aquatics Championships, and the Worldwide Leader took notice.
Swimming Australia Calls McKeown’s DQ “Unjust,” and They Might Have a Point
Whether-or-not Kaylee McKeown’s disqualification in the 200 IM semi-finals was legit, an apparent violation by a medalist was missed – twice.
Sunday’s World Record Haul Will Be a Day That Swimming Remembers Forever
Sunday’s opening to swimming portion of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships provided show-stopping swims and a day that made swimming history.
Spartans Aquatic Club Go Big and Crush National Age Group Record in Mixed 200 Free Relay
(L-R) Jensen Nelson, Abigail Zboran, Abigail Heizer, and Leyton Roe all had the swim-of-their-lives in the same relay effort on Friday, leading to a new record.
Michigan Retains Priscilla Barletta for Rebuilt Coaching Staff
Priscilla Barletta, the lone female on last year’s swimming & diving coaching staff, will return this year under new Michigan head coach Matt Bowe.
Virginia Adds John Carroll (UNCW), Joe Bonk (Wilton Wahoos) to Coaching Staff
New Virginia assistants John Carroll (left) and Joe Bonk (right) have ties to head coach Todd DeSorbo’s former NC State colleagues.
Gregorio Paltrinieri Hammers Home an Open Water Relay Gold for Italy
Competition at the Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka wrapped up on Saturday with the mixed-gender 4x1250m relay, where Italy broke Germany’s perfect run.
USA Swimming Team Names 4 Captains for 2023 World Championships
The American swim team for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships has elected four swimmers as captains as the team breaks its training camp in Singapore…
