Articles by Eamonn Keenan

2019 British Swimming C’ships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

James Guy, the fastest qualifier from this morning’s heats and the British National Record holder in this event, will look to pick up a victory in tonight’s 100 fly final.

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2019 FINA World Cup Series to Be Swum in 50m; Berlin Stop Finalized

In a shocking twist of events, every stop along the 2019 FINA World Cup Series will now be long-course meters competitions.

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UPDATE: Berlin Stop of 2019 FINA World Cup Series Still Not Confirmed by Germany

Sources from the German Swimming Federation claim that the Berlin stop of the 2019 FINA World Cup Series, as listed on the FINA website, has still not been officially confirmed.

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Six Turkish National Records Fall at 2019 National Team Selection Meet

Metin Aydin, who just finished his senior season at the University of Hawaii, broke a Turkish national record in the 200 IM at the 2019 Turkish National Team Selection Meet.

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Beril Böcekler Completes Distance Sweep On Day 5 Of Turkish Nationals

At only 15 years of age, Beril Böcekler set her third Turkish national record in the 400 free with her time of 4:15.75 on the final night of the 2019 Turkish National Team Selection Meet.

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Berlin to Fill Eindhoven’s Relinquished Spot in FINA World Cup Series

After cutting Berlin from the FINA World Cup Series back in 2018, FINA has reintroduced it into the schedule to replace the recently lost Eindhoven stop.

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Viktoria Günes Picks Up Second Event Win On Day 4 Of Turkish Nationals

Multiple-time Turkish national record holder Viktoria Günes earned her second individual title of the 2019 Turkish National Select Meet.

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Ögretir Lowers His 200BR National Record On Day 3 Of Turkish Nationals

Berkay Ömer Ögretir rewrote his own Turkish National Record in the 200 breast – posting a 2:11.09 – on the third day of the Turkish National Team Selection Meet.

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Sudem Denizli Downs 200BK NAG On Day 2 Of Turkish Nationals

14-year-old Sudem Denizli obliterated the Turkish Age Group record with her national-title earning time of 2:13.53.

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15 Y/O Böcekler Re-Breaks 800 Free NR On Day 1 Of Turkish Nationals

15-year-old Beril Böcekler broke her previous Turkish National Record in the 800 free on the first day of the 2019 Turkish National Team Selection Meet.

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McIntosh Breaks 11-12 400 IM NAG in Prelims of Canadian Trials

Summer McIntosh has lowered the Canadian 11-12 National Age Group Record in this event by almost 11 seconds.

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The FISH Win Men’s and Women’s Team Titles at 2019 Buffalo Sectionals

The FISH topped both the men’s and women’s team standings at the conclusion of the 2019 Speedo Sectionals at Buffalo, rightfully earning the title of combined team champions.

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The FISH Sweep Distance Events on Night 1 of Buffalo Speedo Sectionals

The FISH lead the women’s team standings after night one of the 2019 Speedo Sectionals at Buffalo, while the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Piranhas top the men’s team scores.

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Florida State’s Ida Hulkko To Redshirt, Focus on Training for Tokyo

Ida Hulkko, who placed fifth in the 100 breast at NCAAs, will forego her would-be sophomore season at Florida State to focus on training for the 2020 Olympics.

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Scottsdale Clinches Combined Team Title at 2019 4 Corners Sectionals

Scottsdale Aquatic Club edged out Phoenix Swim Club for the combined team title at the 2019 4 Corners Speedo Sectional, 2320 to 2279 points.

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