Articles by Retta Race

Hubert Kos Speaks On Rejoining Bowman At Altitude Camp

Hungary’s Hubert Kos rejoined coach Bob Bowman in Colorado Springs for an altitude training camp, one he describes as ‘suffering.’

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Update: Brazil’s Stephanie Balduccini Undergoes Appendectomy

19-year-old Stephanie Balduccini of Brazil tried to stave off an appendectomy with antibiotics but wound up with surgery.

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Le Clos, Coetze & Smith Headline South African Olympic Roster

A gold and silver medalist from Tokyo, Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) of South Africa, is headed to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Canadian Women Breaststrokers Still Have Medley Relay Work To Do

Check out the result of the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Canadian Trials and the women’s medley relay implications for Paris.

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Balduccini Reportedly Suffered From Appendicits Through Brazilian Championships

Stephanie Balduccini is just 19 and already headed to her second Olympic Games appearance but her road to Paris hasn’t been straightforward.

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Canadian Summer McIntosh ‘Not Happy’ With World-Leading 400 Free

Teenager Summer McIntosh may have topped the women’s 400m free podium at Canadian Trials but she was not happy with her performance.

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Evacuated After Solar Panel Fire

A local New South Wales competition saw its athletes and spectators evacuated due to a fire breaking out on the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre’s roof.

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Hungarian Hubert Kos Will Now Be Racing At 2024 European Championships

There’s been an addition to the just-announced Hungarian roster for the 2024 European Championships with versatile ace Hubert Kos joining the squad.

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17 Hungarian Swimmers Own Olympic Qualifying Times As June 23rd Deadline Looms

Hubert Kos has earned the most Olympic qualifications of any Hungarian thus far, owning 4 events in his possible Paris 2024 lineup.

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Danas Rapsys Leads Lithuanian Roster For 2024 European Championships

Check out the Lithuanian roster for next month’s European Championships, with national record holder Danas Rapsys leading the charge.

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Kristof Milak Headed To 2024 European Championships

World record holder Kristof Milak is one of the Hungarian swimmers named to the nation’s roster for this summer’s European Championships.

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Brazilian Championships End With An 18-Strong Olympic Roster Revealed

21-year-old Gui Caribe highlighted the final night of action at the Brazilian Swimming Championships, adding a 2nd event to his individual lineup for Paris.

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Romanian David Popovici Puts College On Hold To Focus On Paris

Freestyle ace David Popovici of Romania has decided to put his college career on hold as he focuses on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Zac Stubblety-Cook Maintains 200 Breast Consistency At 2024 Sydney Open

Reigning Olympic champion Zac Stubblety-Cook posted another solid 200m breast performance at the Sydney Open as a testament to his consistency in the event.

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World Champion Lewis Clareburt Puts Up 4:08.71 400 IM Marker At Sydney Open

24-year-old Lewis Clareburt put up an impressive showing in the men’s 400m IM to take gold at the 2024 Sydney Open competition.

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