Articles by Retta Race

Swimming AUS Statement Confirms Shayna Jack Out Of 2020 Olympics

Yesterday the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its decision regarding Aussie sprinter Shayna Jack’s appeal and Swimming AUS has now commented.

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Iron’s Glinta Beats Out Murphy, Kawecki For 100 Back Romanian Record

Romanian backstroking ace Robert Glinta has been on a tear this ISL season 2 while representing his Team Iron squad in Budapest.

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WADA Seeks Extension Of Current 1-Year Roland Schoeman Ban

South African Olympian Roland Schoeman may see his suspension extended from one-year to at least another if WADA’s request is met by CAS.

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CAS Reduces Aussie Shayna Jack’s Ban From Four To Two Years

In March of this year, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack was handed a 4-year ban by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).

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2020 ISL Semifinal #2 – Day 1 Entry Lists

Get ready for ISL semifinal #2 with squads of Cali Condors, Iron, LA Current and Toronto Titans vying for a piece of the post-season pie.

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London Roar’s Pickrem Lowers Days-Old Canadian 400 IM Record

London Roar’s Sydney Pickrem is emerging as a possible 400 IM ISL champion based on her record-breaking performance today.

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Renshaw Produces British Record In 100 Breaststroke

Add Molly Renshaw to the list of record breakers on day 2 of the ISL semifinal #1, as the 24-year-old hit a new British 100 breast mark.

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Shymanovich Hits 100 Breast BLR Record As #3 All-Time

After posting a new Belarusian record in the men’s 50m breaststroke yesterday, Ilya Shymanovich doubled up with a new mark in the 100m breaststroke today.

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Peaty Shaves .02 Off Day Old 50 Breast British Record

Adam Peaty fired off a new British record yesterday in the 50m breaststroke but he sliced more time off in today’s skins races.

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NYB’s Surkova Ends ISL Season On Record-Setting High Note

Russia’s Arina Surkova took the women’s 50m fly in record-setting time to close out her ISL season #2 tonight in Budapest.

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2020 ISL Semifinal #1 Day 2 Start Lists: Banic Joins Sjostrom In Fly Skins

Maddy Banic will be joining Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50m fly skins for Energy Standard in its bid to stay on top here in Budapest.

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Kaylee McKeown Enters New LCM 200 Back Territory: 2:04.49 For #3 Ever

19-year-old Kaylee McKeown got under 2:05 in the LCM 200 back for the first time in her young career, overtaking a huge record in the eprocess.

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Peaty’s 54.84 Breast Split Stunner Has Game-Changing Effect

Adam Peaty earned his ISL paycheck in spades today, taking the men’s 50m breast and also logging the fastest medley relay breast split in history.

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Toussaint Takes Down 50 Back World Record With 25.60

Meet the newest world record holder, Kira Toussaint of the Netherlands, who produced a wicked-fast 50 back mark of 25.60.

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London Roar’s Adam Peaty Produces Fastest 50 Breast Of His Career

London Roar’s Adam Peaty has channeled his new dad strength into a British record in the men’s 50m breast en route to taking the SF #1 title.

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