Ida’s 23.27 50 Fly JPN National Record Still Not Enough For Gwangju
Even a new national record couldn’t automatically qualify Kengo Ida for the 2019 World Championships, as the roster remains empty on the men’s side through day 1 of the primary qualification meet for the main event.
Penny Oleksiak Headed To ISL Team Energy Standard
Another big-time team additional announcement is coming out of the International Swimming League (ISL), as the Energy Standard squad is loading up with 2016 Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak.
Koseki Already 59.65, Ohashi 2:10 In Semi’s On Japanese C’ships Day 1
The 2019 Japan Swimming Championships began today in Tokyo, where the nation’s best will be competing for a chance to represent their nation this summer in Gwangju at the 2019 World Championships.
Kengo Ida Fires Off 50 Fly National Record To Start Japanese C’ships
While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Japan Swimming Championships, Kengo Ida fired off a new national record in the men’s 50m fly to kick things off with a bang.
Sjostrom Rocks 1:55 2Free, 57.0 1Fly & 24.2 50 Free On Day 1 Helsinki
Busting out the 2nd fastest time in the world this season in the women’s 200m freestyle, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom kicked off her Nordic Tour campaign breathing fire. She would also go on to win the women’s 100m fly and 50m free in commanding fashion.
Photo Vault: Irish Open Swimming Championships
Check out the behind-the-scenes shots at the 2019 Irish Open Swimming Championships, courtesy of David Kiberd.
Italian Elite Ready For Gwangju Qualification In Riccione
The 2019 Italian Championships kick-off tomorrow in Riccione, with the nation’s top talent vying for spots on the World Championships roster for Gwangju. Federica Pellegrini is among them, currently entered in 5 individual events.
Warrender Takes Scottish Age Crown; Duncan Scott Casually Anchors 48.1
Edinburgh’s Warrender Baths Club earned ‘Top Club’ honors at this year’s Scottish National Age Group Championships, as the squad leaped out in front of the team standings from day 1 and kept its momentum going throughout.
South Africa’s Kings Park Finally Getting Block Wedges
Now-retired South African Karen Prinsloo competed her whole career at Kings Park without starting block wedges.
Hosszu, Sjostrom, & TFH Headed To Helsinki
Aussie Thomas Fraser-Holmes is one of over 502 athletes set to descend upon Mäkelänrinne in Finland to contest the 2019 edition of the Helsinki Swim Meet.
Greene Earns Swimmer Of The Meet Honors To End Irish Open
The 2019 Irish Open Swimming Championships wrapped up tonight in Dublin, with 5 Irish Records, 2 Irish Junior Records and 7 Championship Records biting the dust by the time all was said and done.
Hear How Shane Ryan Hit Fastest 100 Back Time In 6 Years
Keep fighting, swimmers, and you might put up your fastest time in 6 years like Irishman Shane Ryan did last night in Dublin.
Sun Yang Completes Quartet, Ye Shiwen Is Back
Olympic champion Sun Yang successfully completed his quartet of victories at these 2019 Chinese Nationals, capturing his final gold in the men’s 1500m freestyle tonight. Ye Shiwen completed a trio of titles by taking the women’s 400m IM race.
Greene & Ryan Lead Irish Swimmers On Penultimate Night
Shane Ryan collected a World Championships-qualifying time en route to gold tonight in Dublin.
Kozma Wows With 1:45.77 2Free Gold To Lead Milak To Gwangju
Dominik Kozma turned in a powerful performance in the men’s 200m freestyle tonight, where the 27-year-old came close to his lifetime best and Hungarian National Record of 1:45.54 with a massive mark of 1:45.77 for gold.
