Pellegrini, Detti Will Race Alongside Paralympians In Trieste
Federica Pellegrini, Gabriele Detti, Marco De Tullio, Ilaria Cusinato, Mattia Zuin and Filippo Megli are among the Italian stars set to take to the B. Bianchi Pool in Trieste, Italy this weekend at the Trofeo della Triestina Nuoto.
2019 Gwangju Ambassador Park Tae Hwan Ready To Host The World’s Best
” I am confident that those who visit Gwangju, Korea will love its nature, culture and food and I hope all the athletes, families and communities will enjoy the beautiful sceneries our region has to offer,” says Olympic champion Park Tae Hwan of the FINA World Championships coming to his home nation just over 2 months from now.
UK’s GLL Sport Foundation Hands Out Largest Annual Athlete Award
The UK’s largest leisure and culture social enterprise, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF), has announced it will be doling out £297,000 (~$387,000 USD) to over 577 aquatic athletes in 2019, representing the organization’s largest ever annual athlete award.
Duncan Scott Changes Tune, Joins London Roar Along With Sarah Vasey
Two more big guns were added to International Swimming League (ISL) team London Roar, as Duncan Scott and Sarah Vasey each announced they are joining the Adam Peaty-led squad.
Bonnie The Seal Unveiled As 2019 SC European C’ships Mascot
Helping to kick-off the countdown to the 20th edition of the Short Course European Championships will be the just-unveiled official mascot, Bonnie the Seal.
Study Reviews Swimmers’ Heart Health Versus That Of Runners
If you’ve ever wondered how the act of swimming affects your heart compared to land-based activities, a recent study may be of interest to you.
Dutch Coach Let Go For Allegedly Giving Caffeine Pills To Young Swimmers
Happening back in 2017, but just coming to light now, a Dutch youth coach has been dismissed for allegedly giving his swimming pupils caffeine pills and then encouraging them to hide the fact from their parents.
Welson Sim Takes Down Malaysian 100 Free National Record At Open C’ships
Several meet records and even a few national records went down over the course of the 4-day Malaysia Open Swimming Championships that just wrapped up yesterday in Bukit Jalil. Among the winners was Malaysian swimming stalwart Welson Sim, as the 22-year-old SEA Games gold medalist stood atop the podium 3 times.
Benson, Vasey & Szaranek Lead Britain’s 2019 World University Games Roster
On the heels of Great Britain’s roster being announced for the 2019 World Championships, the nation has revealed its 14-strong lineup headed to Naples, Italy this summer to compete at the 2019 World University Games.
Gigler Clocks Another Austrian Free Record, Reitshammer Qualifies In 200 IM
The 2019 Graz Trophy concluded with 2 additional Austrian National Records being wiped off the books.
Busch Joins Team Iron, Clark Adds Oomph To Team Energy Standard
British swimmer Imogen Clark threw down a big win tonight at the FINA Champions Series after having been named to Team Energy Standard earlier this week.
Pernille Blume Produces Solid Swims In First Post-Heart Surgery Racing
With her health issues hopefully behind her, Olympic champion Pernille Blume is getting back on track, putting down some solid performances at the FINA Champions Series.
Gigler Notches Austrian 50 Free Record, Reitshammer Hits 100 Back PB
Heiko Gigler notched a new personal best and Austrian national record in the men’s 50m free tonight in Graz.
Sjostrom & Coleman Head Up 7-Strong Swedish Worlds Roster
The Swedish Swim Association (Svensk Simidrott) has revealed it initial roster for the 2019 World Championships taking place this summer in Gwangju, Korea.
Bilis Doubles Up On Sprint Free, Sidlauskas Gets It Done In Lithuania
Former NC State weapon Simonas Bilis took his 2nd gold in as many days at the 2019 Lithuanian Open Swimming Championships.
