Czech Republic Dominates ‘Duel In The Pool’ With Austria & Slovakia
Nearly 120 young athletes from Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia gathered at BSFZ Südstadt in Austria for what was termed ‘Duel in the Pool’.
Katie Ledecky Praises Rikako Ikee’s Positivity & Perseverance
“She has so much talent, so much potential and she has already accomplished so much at 20 years old,” Katie Ledecky says of Rikako Ikee.
Aussie Elite Set For Virtual Competition This Week
Key Aussie swimmers out of Griffith, MSAC, USC Spartans and more are set to compete this week at a virtual competition, with unique pool distances.
Exclusive Interview: Matsumoto Talks Race Strategy, OLY & ‘Secret’ ISL Plans
SwimSwam recently had the chance to speak with 2019 World Championships 200m free silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto. Hear what the 23-year-old has to say.
Felipe Lima Joins Energy Standard In His First Practice Since March
Olympian Felipe Lima is back in the pool after a pandemic-induced break, joining his Energy Standard teammates for a 3-week training camp in Turkey.
FINA Commits $6 Million+ Toward Athlete Assistance
FINA has revealed plans to disseminate over $6 million USD in an effort to assets athletes competing in next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Italy’s Filippo Megli Will Sit Out Sette Colli To Tend To Shoulder
The 2020 Sette Colli Trophy is scheduled to take place on August 11th – August 13th, but one notable name from the host country will not be participating.
Qualifying Times For 2021 Aussie Age Championships Published
The 2021 Australian Age Championships are set for next April. Find out what it will take to compete at this prestigious event.
Only 25% Of Japanese Surveyed Support Holding Tokyo Olympics in 2021
We’re at the ‘one year to go’ mark but polls in the host nation of Japan reveal only 23.9% of citizens are in favor of holding the Olympic and Paralympics.
Anton McKee Hacks Nearly 5 Seconds Off 200 Breast Within One Month
Ramping back up after coronavirus lockdown, 26-year-old Anton McKee is hitting his groove by dropping almost 5 seconds off his 2breast time from last month.
Milak, Hosszu & Cseh (In Breaststroke) Head To ‘4 Nations Meet’
Hungary’s Kristof Milak is set to take on his world-record-setting event of the 200m fly at the upcoming ‘4 Nations’ meet in his home country.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hide Your Goggles From The Kitty Thief
Read up on swimming stories around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring a goggle-happy cat, a canceled open water swim and more.
Despite OLY Postponement, Ippei Watanabe Stakes Claim On 200 Breast WR
“The goal of aiming for a gold medal by breaking the world record will remain unchanged,” says Japanese national record holder Ippei Watanabe.
Xu Guoyi, Coach Of Ye Shiwen & Xu Jiayu, Dies Of Brain Cancer
One of China’s most celebrated swimming coaches died today, as Xu Guoyi, coach of Ye Shiwen and Xu Jiayu, succumbed to brain cancer at 50 years of age.
Belarus’ Yauhen Tsurkin Swims His Fastest 50 Free In 3 Years
Teen Anastasiya Shkurdai took another win, but veteran Yauhen Tsurkin also did damage to close out the 2020 Belarus Open.
