World Champ Peter Bernek Retires from Swimming and Begins Coaching Ajna Kesely
Hungarian World Champion Peter Bernek retired from swimming in September and began coaching fellow Hungarian Ajna Kesely (above). Both swam for Gyrogy Turi.
Relive World Record Swims from Short Course Worlds (RACE VIDEOS)
Relive the world record swims from Short Course Worlds with videos featuring Maggie MacNeil, Siobhan Haughey, Sweden’s 4 x 50 medley, and Florian Wellbrock.
WADA’s Updated 2022 Prohibited List Comes Into Force on January 1
WADA’s updated prohibited list for 2022 takes effect starting January 1st. Updates include glucocorticoids (cortisone), salbutamol, and BPC-157.
Tulane Swim and Dive Without Campus Pool since March of 2020
The Tulane campus pool was closed in March of 2020 due to COVID, but while the rest of the Rec Center reopened the pool remains closed for “maintenance”.
$5.5 Million H.O. Dabney Aquatic Center Set to Open in Leesburg, FL
The aquatic center is named for Hubert O. Dabney, who in 1954 lobbied to open a pool for the Black community in Leesburg’s Carver Heights.
LSU Overcoming Adversity and Moving Up the Power Rankings
While Olympian Brooks Curry (above) is the star, the other LSU men are stepping up under new Head Coach Rick Bishop and moving up the Power Rankings.
Julia Podkoscielny Sets Gold Coast Record in 400 IM at Winter Championships
Florida-commit Julia Podkoscielny (above) set a Florida Gold Coast record in the 400 IM (4:08.01), which would rank #1 for the Gators this season.
Delaney Barbee Becomes AZ State Record Holder in 11-12 50 free in All 3 Courses
Delaney Barbee of the Arizona Dolphins now holds the 11-12 Arizona state record in the SCY, SCM, and LCM 50 free events.
IOC President Bach: IOC Will Remain Neutral on Political Boycott of Beijing ‘22
Bach (above) says the politicization of the Games “could be the end of the Olympic Games, as it was the end of the ancient Olympic Games”.
Synchronized Swimmers, Jason Sudeikis, and Foo Fighters Unite for Music Video
Synchronized swimmers, Emmy-winner Jason Sudeikis, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Foo Fighters unite for fun new music video.
Google’s Year in Search 2021: Which Swimmers Made the List?
Penny Oleksiak, Ariarne Titmus (above), Siobhan Haughey, Tatjana Schoenmaker and other swimmers make Google’s Year in Search 2021 trending lists.
Baylor Stanton Breaks State Record as Swim Atlanta Wins Georgia Senior State
Baylor Stanton broke the Georgia 13-14 400 IM record and Katie Christopherson won five individual events while Swim Atlanta claimed the team title.
Ted Erikson, the First Person to Swim Across Lake Michigan, Dies at 93
Ted Erikson, who once swam in Great White shark-infested waters while his spotter fired rifle rounds at approaching sharks, dead at 93.
Olympic Finalists Lead Israeli Contingent for Short Course Worlds
Olympic finalist Anastasia Gorbenko (above) is among seven Israeli swimmers picked for Abu Dhabi and the 2021 Short Course World Championships.
Masters World Record Holder Maurine “Mighty Mo” Kornfeld Turns 100
Masters World Record holder Maurine “Mighty Mo” Kornfeld turns 100.
