Schoenmaker Earns Additional Monetary Reward From Olympic Sponsor
South Africa’s Olympic champion Tatjana Schoenmaker will be receiving another reward for her world record-breaking performance in Tokyo this past July.
Siobhan Haughey Among Hong Kong Athletes Honored With National Stamp
Siobhan Haughey became Hong Kong’s first-ever Olympic swimming medalist and will be honored on a national stamp being released in October.
Retiring Australian Olympians Will Not Receive Tokyo Podium Bonus
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has confirmed retiring Olympic athletes will not receive a podium bonus for performances at the 2020 Olympic Games.
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.
