Articles by Retta Race

Manaudou Clocks 21.87 50 Free In Marseille Heats

Check out some of the quick times coming out of FFN Golden Tour Marseille heats, including Florent Manaudou’s 21.87 50m free.

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McKeown Already 59 In 100 Back Heats, Chalmers Among 200 Free Targets

Not missing a beat, Kyle Chalmers ranks among the top three 200 freestylers while Kaylee McKeown looks backstroke-strong at NSW Championships.

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McKeown Scorches 2:05.6 200 Back, Chalmers Coming To Form

Teenager Kaylee McKeown casually put up a mighty 2:05.66 in the women’s 200m back, the 6th fastest performance ever, at NSW State C’ships.

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Chalmers Cruises To Top Seed In First Post-Surgery Individual Swim

The reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 100m freestyle, Kyle Chalmers of Australia, raced his first individual event after shoulder surgery.

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Germany Stages Multi-Olympic Qualification Meets

The Olympic qualification period for German swimmers has been determined as April 1st – April 18th, with the primary selection meet set for Berlin next month.

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Rapsys, Manaudou, Pellegrini Among Racers Headed To Marseille

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini is set to race this weekend at the FFN Golden Tour stop in Marseille, set to contest the 100m and 200m free.

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Postponed European Junior C’ships Now Set for Italy

The nation of Italy has been revealed as the new host of the 2021 European Junior Swimming Championships set for July of this year.

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Louisville’s Piszczorowicz Hits 100 Free PB In Lublin

A cluster of Polish swimmers was in aquatic action over the weekend, as athletes convened in Lublin for a two-day long course meet.

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Quotes From 2021 British Swimming Invite

Hear what some of your favorite British swimmers, including Luke Greenbank, had to say after competing in Manchester over the weekend.

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Scott Surges To Wall .05 Ahead of Dean To Take 200 Free At British Invite

Duncan Scott and Tom Dean dueled to the wall in a big-time men’s 200m free battle at the British Swimming Invite in Manchester.

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Dawson Delights Again With 200 Back Scottish Record

Kathleen Dawson just fired off the fastest 200m backstroke time of her career, establishing a new Scottish national record in the process.

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Kromo & Korstanje Take Down Dutch 50 Fly National Records

Dutch national team members participated in test racing this weekend, with Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Nyls Korstanje clocking surprise national records.

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Edwards Claims First Aussie Open Water Title; Lee Nabs 3 In A Row

Kareena Lee collected her 3rd consecutive Australian 10k OpenWater national title, with the Noosa swimmer already having qualified for this summer’s Olympics.

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Scott Doubles Up, Peaty & Guy Grab Gold On Day 2 Of British Invite

Read up on racing action on day 2 of the 2021 British Swimming Invitation Meet taking place in Manchester, with the likes of Duncan Scott in attendance.

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Kathleen Dawson Unleashes 58.65 100 Back As GBR’s #2 All-Time

Scotland’s Kathleen Dawson just reintroduced herself to the world, clocking 58.65 in the women’s 100m backstroke tonight in Manchester.

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