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.
Austrians Knock Down 4 National Records On Night 1 of Graz Trophy
An impressive 4 Austrian National Records were wiped out on night 1 of the 2019 Graz Trophy.
Bilis Bags 100 Free Gold On Night 2 of Lithuanian C’ships
Settling for bronze in last night’s 50m fly final during the first session of the 2019 Lithuanian Open Swimming Championships, Olympian Simonas Bilis got on the board with gold in the 100m free tonight.
Meet The 33 Swimmers Representing Great Britain At Euro Jrs & World Jrs
14-year-old sprint phenom Jacob Whittle is among the 33 swimmers will represent Great Britain across the European Junior Championships and/or World Junior Championships this summer.
Former ASU Swimmer Tadas Duskinas Nails Lithuanian 50 Fly National Record
Day 1 of the 2019 Lithuanian Open Swimming Championships saw a National Record bite the dust, courtesy of Tadas Duskinas.
Japanese World Championships Coach Suspended For Alleged Bullying
Japanese National Team Coach, Shigeki Kayahara, has received a 3-year suspension by the Japanese Swimming Federation for reportedly bullying his swimmers.
So About Those Stiff British Swimming World C’ships Qualification Standards
It’s no secret that British Swimming set some very high qualification standards for the World Championships, but athletes like Ross Murdoch rose to the challenge and made the squad anyway.
British Swimming Announces 25-Swimmer Lineup For 2019 World Championships
Based on their performances at the 2019 British Swimming Championships, a 25-strong squad has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Korea this summer. Look for follow-up posts giving more insight into the team members.
