Paralympics Australia Re-Brand Brings $12 Million Funding Influx
The Australian Federal Government announced an injection of $12 million in new funding for its para athletes ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Swim Ireland Selecting Transition Squad For July Croatia Meet
In an effort to further support athletes finishing their junior international swimming years and aid them in transitioning to senior international representation, Swim Ireland will be selecting a squad to race at this year’s Golden Bear Meet in Zagreb, Croatia.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Scott Awarded & Samurai Swimming
Catch up on a few stories from around the aquatic web in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
6 Ways To Repurpose Your Swim Meet T-Shirts
Make the most of your swimming wardrobe by finding new uses for old t-shirts.
World Champion Magnussen Still Weighing Retirement Decision
Even though James Magnussen remains among the top 3 freestylers in Australia, the 27-year-old is considering retirement.
Stirling Standouts Make Waves At Scottish West Districts
Ross Murdoch produced a solid, in-season 2:12.57 200 breast winning effort at the Scottish West Districts over the weekend.
Swimming New Zealand Announces Tokyo 2020 Qualification Criteria
Lewis Clareburt surprised with a Commonwealth Games bronze last year on the Gold Coast. Could he be an Olympic medalist in 2020? He’ll need to get through Swimming New Zealand’s selection criteria first.
2019 SEA Games Granted FINA Approval As 2020 Olympics Qualifier
Although several months away, the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has received a big boost in the form of FINA’s sanctioning the 12-day competition as a qualifying meet for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Cate & Bronte Campbell Race Open Water
Almost 3500 swimmers participated in the 36th annual Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic today, February 3rd, in New South Wales. Among the competitors were two Swimming Australia icons in sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, who took part in the 1k race, their first dabble into open water.
Prepping For Tokyo: KNZB Swim Cup – The Hague Will Have AM Finals
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has announced that the finals of one of its upcoming Swim Cups will take place in the morning, mimicking the timing of the 2020 Olympic Games finals in Tokyo.
Cardiff Met Wins Duel Against Swansea For Fourth Consecutive Year
Cardiff Met came out on top of its annual duel with Swansea for the 4th consecutive year.
45-Year-Old City Of Cardiff Swimming Club Facing Possible Closure
One of Wales’ most successful aquatic organizations, City of Cardiff Swimming Club, is facing a financial crossroads, as increased facility fees are impacting its future viability.
Bond University Adds Pool In Bid To Attract More Swimmers
Bond University, located in Queensland, Australia is in the midst of a transformation, with a new multi-million, state-of-the-art aquatic center opening just a few months from now.
Residents Of Japan Enter First Phase Of Olympic Ticket Buying
Residents of Japan will soon have the chance to snag tickets to the world’s biggest international sporting competition, the Summer Olympic Games, hosted by Tokyo in 2020.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Oleksiak Enshrined, Thorpedo Honored
Penny Oleksiak becomes art, Ian Thorpe is honored and an Arkansas school gets surprised in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
