Headed To Hangzhou: Le Clos Defends The World In Men’s Fly Events
World Record holder Chad Le Clos will be up against stacked fields in all 3 men’s fly events in Hangzhou.
2018 Scottish SC Nats: Duncan Scott, Ross Murdoch, Freya Anderson
The most decorated Scottish athlete ever at a Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott, is expected to race this weekend in Edinburgh, entered in a hefty line-up of events.
Cate Campbell: “FINA Have Forgotten They Exist Because Of Athletes”
“It’s a sad day for sport because we are taking away a great event and losing an opportunity to grow the sport,” World Record holder and 3-time Olympian Cate Campbell of Australia said this week concerning the now-cancelled Energy for Swim meet.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles
Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.
Penny Heyns Replaces Beckie Scott On WADA Compliance Review Committee
Penny Heyns, South African double Olympic champion back at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, will be replacing Canadian cross-country skier Beckie Scott on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Compliance Review Committee (CRC).
McSharry Heads Up Home Squad Racing At Irish SC C’ships
While the 5-strong members of the Irish roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships are putting their final touches on their preparation for Hangzhou, several other budding stars from Ireland are taking on the National Short Course Championships this week in Lisburn.
Jervis Tops Richards In 200 Free Duel On Final Night At Wales Nats
Daniel Jervis, Matt Richards, Lewis Fraser and Harriet Jones all made their marks on the last night of the 2018 Swim Wales Winter Championships.
Pellegrini Takes Two, Paltrinieri Tops 1500 World Rankings In Riccione
Federica Pellegrini, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Marco Orsi, Thomas Ceccon and Simona Quadarella were several of the superstars in the water competing at the Campionato Italiano Open in Riccione this weekend.
Panziera Lands On All-Time Women’s 200 SCM Back Performer List
Margherita Panziera produced a new Italian National Record in the 200 backstroke while competing at the Campionato Italiano Open in Riccione this weekend, landing her among the top performers ever in the SCM version of the event.
Silvia Scalia Produces SCM 50 Back Italian National Record
Silvia Scalia clocked a new Italian National Record in the women’s SCM 50 backstroke sprint over the weekend.
27-Year-Old Veteran Marco Orsi Clocks 100 IM Italian National Record
Taking on the men’s SCM 100 IM this weekend in Riccione, 27-year-old Marco Orsi cranked out a winning effort of 51.57, crushing his own previous Italian Record of 51.76.
Ceccon Continues Breakout Year; Downs Kolesnikov’s 200 IM EJR
While competing in Riccione this weekend, young gun Thomas Ceccon fired off a new European Junior Record and Italian Senior Record in the men’s 200m IM.
Richards Continues British Junior Record Siege At Wales C’ships
Young gun Matt Richards did more damage on night 2 of the Swim Wales Winter Championships.
California 15-Year-Old Dies In High School Swim Session Of 57 Swimmers
A California school district is being sued by the parents of 15-year-old Ben Curry, a student who drowned while treading water in a crowded swim class. The parents’ suit alleges that the teacher was distracted by his cell phone and not watching the kids.
Jervis Notches Fast 400, Richards Nabs British Jr Rec At Wales C’ships
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Alys Thomas was on-hand at the Wales National Pool, giving young Matt Richards his gold in the 100m butterfly tonight at the Short Course Championships.
