Australia Reports 20% Increase In Drownings During Pandemic
Some concerning drowning figures are coming out of Australia, with a national report detailing the statistics compiled during July 2020 and June 2021
Think You Can Beat Joseph Schooling In A 200 Fly?
Singapore’s Joseph Schooling has recently garnered media and fan attention for responding to another athlete’s social media post issuing a unique challenge.
Spanish Paralympian Perales Returns Home After Panic Attack
The 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan have ended but one particular swimmer stayed a little longer post-Games than she intended.
Toronto Titan Shane Ryan Nabs 50 Free Irish Record
Toronto Titan Shane Ryan was on a tear during day 1 of match #5, clocking a new Irish 50m free record while also taking the 50m back top spot.
Multiple Russian Cities Reportedly Bidding On 2036 Summer Olympics
Russian is reportedly vying for the chance to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, as multiple cities have thrown their hats in the ring.
Beyond The Lane Lines: India’s Sajan Prakash Gets Promoted
Read on to find out more about smaller swimming stories from around the web in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Groves Calls Swimming AUS President Perkins ‘Irresponsible’
Read the latest updates on the ongoing saga involving swimmer Maddie Groves and her allegations of a problematic culture within Swimming Australia.
Sprint Champions Manaudou & Blume Announce Engagement
Multi-Olympic medalists Florent Manaudou of France and Pernille Blume of Denmark have revealed their engagement on social media.
Japan’s Shoma Sato Battled Hernia At Tokyo Olympic Games
20-year-old Shoma Sato owns 3 of the top 10 fastest performances ever in the men’s 200m breaststroke yet was a non-factor at the Olympic Games.
CHSAA Facing Disabilities Act Complaint Filed By Diabetic Swimmer
The Colorado High School Athletic Association is facing a potential lawsuit involving an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
South African Sports Minister Confirms Schoenmaker Will Be Rewarded
There is an update in the back and forth of whether or not Olympic gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa would indeed receive an award
British Coaching Dynamo Jol Finck Moves To Nunawading (Australia)
The Nunawading Swimming Club located in Victoria, Australia has announced that Jol Finck has been appointed as the Director of Coaching.
Rikako Ikee Races 200 Freestyle For 2nd Time Since Return To Competition
Leukemia survivor and two-time Olympian Rikako Ikee raced at a domestic meet this week, winning the women’s 200m freestyle event.
Exclusive Chat With 18-Yr-Old Korean Freestyle Ace Hwang Sunwoo
Find out more about Korean young gun Hwang Sunwoo, the 18-year-old who finaled in both the 200m and 100m freestyle events in Tokyo.
Japanese Olympic Medalist Kosuke Hagino Set To Retire From Swimming
Men’s 400m IM Olympic champion from 2016, Kosuke Hagino, has decided to hang up his goggles and retire from competitive swimming.
