2020 Olympics Construction Update: Aquatic Centre 75% Complete
Tokyo 2020 organizers have released the latest and greatest construction progress reports on the various venues being built for next year’s Olympics.
Spectator Arrested At World Championships For Allegedly Taking Illicit Photos
Per The Korea Herald, a Japanese spectator allegedly took illicit footage of women’s water polo players from a restricted area.
Aqua Centurions Load Up Arsenal With Muñoz, Di Liddo & Sabbioni
Spanish National Record holder Lidon Muñoz is one of the newest additions to the Rome-based Aqua Centurions International Swimming League squad.
Multi-Medal Contender Chad Le Clos Dealing With Groin Hernia Entering Gwangju
Reigning 200m fly World Champion Chad Le Clos is currently dealing with a groin injury heading into the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships.
Aussie Star Emma McKeon: I’ve Gotten A Lot Stronger (Video)
A key mover and shaker slated to race for Australia is Olympic medalist Emma McKeon, the 25-year-old versatile star taking on the 1fly, 1free and 2free.
Storied British Coach Mike Higgs Loses Battle With Cancer
Athletes, coaches, and members of the swimming community are paying tribute to Coach Mike Higgs who died after a long battle with cancer.
Shock Withdrawal From Aussie Shayna Jack Days Out From Gwangju
20-year-old Shayna Jack of St. Peters Western announced via Instagram today, July 14th, that she is withdrawing from the World Championships.
Wesley Roberts Earns First-Ever Pacific Games Swimming Gold For Cook Islands
Cook Islands took home a gold medal at the 2019 Pacific Games with Wesley Roberts’ win in the men’s 200m freestyle in Samoa.
3-Time Olympian Hannah Miley Headed To U.S. Open Nationals
3-time Olympian Hannah Miley is headed to California as one of a 9-strong Scottish squad competing at U.S. Open Nationals later this month.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Dolan & Savulich Honored; Cullen Welcomes Baby Boy
Catch some smaller stories from around the web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Tom Dolan, Bobby Savulich, Cullen Jones and more.
NatWest Island Games: Shalamon & Hanlon Among Multiple Event Winners
Kara Hanlon was one of the multiple event winners at this year’s NatWest Island Games that concluded on Friday, July 12th.
Duncan Scott Named BUCS Sportsman Of The Year
Duncan Scott earned 3 individual titles at the British Championships this past April and now has been named BUCS Sportsman of the Year.
Poland’s Pawel Juraszek Tested Positive, Wins Appeal, Will Compete In Gwangju
Poland’s National Record Pawel Juraszek tested positive for a banned substance back in March, but won an appeal in order to compete in Gwangju.
Still No Deal Between Australian Broadcasters And FINA For World C’ships Airing
A deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters concerning the presenting of the FINA World Championships has still yet to be struck.
ISL Roster Updates: Bentz To Iron, Anderson To Aqua Centurions
Freya Anderson of Great Britain and Gunnar Bentz of the United States have joined the International Swimming League ranks.
