World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Tries Out Open Water
Just because Sarah Sjostrom is used to finishing races in the blink of an eye doesn’t mean she can’t also relish taking some strokes in the open water waves.
Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’
New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.
Ireland’s Robbie Powell Hit With One-Year Suspension For Positive Test
20-year-old Robbie Powell’s name was absent from the entry lists for this year’s Irish Open Championships. Now, two months later we know why.
Banned Shayna Jack Says She Has Been Extorted By Would-Be Hackers
As we await the outcome of the Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing date for Aussie sprinter Shayna Jack, she notified police of alleged extortion threats.
Swim England CEO, Swimmers Plead For Pool Reopening With Urgent Campaign
“Many will fail to understand how pubs, restaurants, cinemas, museums & hair salons have been given the go-ahead to open on the 4 July but not swimming pools.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club
Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.
French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities
The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.
Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations
Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.
Southern Connecticut State Diver Jaylon Nixon Dies In Car Crash
Southern Connecticut State University men’s swimming and diving team member Jaylon Nixon died over the weekend in a car accident.
NC State Swim Coach Bobby Guntoro Describes His Coronavirus Battle
NC State Associate Coach Bobby Guntoro spoke with SwimSwam regarding his experience battling the coronavirus, warning that the virus is still a threat.
Anton McKee Makes It Three At Landsbankamót
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was back in action on day 2 of the Landsbankamót in Keflavík, Iceland where he snagged another couple of gold medals.
Katie Ledecky Gives Glimpse Into Her Tokyo Olympic Games Schedule
Although she says she doesn’t count on a certain number of medals, American Katie Ledecky does have her eye on a certain number of events in Tokyo.
McKee Takes 100 Breast With Ease As Iceland Returns To Racing
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was in action today in his home nation of Iceland, taking on the men’s 100m breaststroke.
Banned Bertola Blames Mother’s Blood & Lack Of Anti-Doping Educ. For Violation
As a follow-up to our report on Guillermo Bertola’s 4-year suspension for a doping violation, FINA has revealed its full decision regarding his case.
Japan Releases Protocols For Returning To Domestic Competition
Japan’s aquatic governing body, JASF, has published one of the first sets of guidelines specific to competitions themselves.
