Cate Campbell Becomes Fastest Aussie 50 Flyer Ever In Textile
25-year-old Cate Campbell smashed a new personal best of 25.68 in the women’s 50m butterfly to become the fastest textile suited Aussie of all-time.
First Time Ever Lifeguard-Controlled Drone Rescues Struggling Swimmers
Helping validate the more than $430,000 investment in drone technology by the New South Wales government last December, the first reported drone rescue at sea took place just this week in Australia.
World Champion Jesse Puts Moves To NTC Amsterdam
Dutch national record holder Jesse Puts has picked out new training grounds to kick-off his 2018 new year, as the 23-year-old has moved from club Aquarijn to the National Training Center (NTC) in Amsterdam.
New Zealander & Wisconsin Badger Matthew Hutchins Retires At 23
“Today I have chosen to walk away from competitive swimming,” says Kiwi Matthew Hutchins.
High-Profile Aussies Tune-Up At NSW C’ships Before Next Month’s Trials
The New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships kicking off on Friday, January 19th, serves as Aussies’ final chance to tune-up before next month’s Commonwealth Games Trials. James Magnussen will be among those racing at the SOPAC this weekend.
British Squad Heads To High Altitude Camp In Colorado
Olympic finalist Max Litchfield is among the 16 Brits headed to Colorado Springs for a training camp prior to several upcoming meets.
Andi Manley Steps Up To Loughborough’s Director Of Swimming
Loughborough Sport dipped into its alumni base to appoint its new Director of Swimming, as Andi Manley will be taking the reins of the storied program.
Singapore’s Head Coach Stephan Widmer Offers Ambitious Plan
Just over 6 months into his role as Head Coach at Singapore Swimming, Swiss-born Aussie Stephan Widmer is crystallizing his vision for progress within the emerging aquatic nation.
Japan Reports Domestic Competition Doping Violation
2018 brings Japan’s first doping violation occurring at a domestic competition.
Emma McKeon Nabs 4th Victorian Title To Pave Way For Trials
The 2018 Vic Open wrapped up in Melbourne tonight with Olympic medalist Emma McKeon adding a 4th title to her impressive meet performance.
Nicholas Pyle Takes Care Of British Backstroke Business In Austin
British 17-year-old Nicholas Pyle, a Newcastle Swim Team athlete, has been making great strides on the age group backstroking scene as of late.
Teen Phenom Rikako Ikee Crushes 4 National Records Over 2 Days
Rikako Ikee, just 17, managed to capture 4 Japanese National Records across just 2 days while competing at the Tokyo New Year Championships this weekend.
Mitch Larkin Talks 200 IM/200 Back Double For Commonwealth Trials
“I’m practicing the double because I’ll probably do it at Trials again,” says 2015 double World Champion Mitch Larkin of his performance at tonight’s Victorian Open Championships.
Horton & Paltrinieri Finish In Top 3 Of Lorne Pier To Pub OWS
Australian Mack Horton pulled a double today…and by double we mean racing both open water and in the pool.
Chalmers On Track Back To Form With In-Season 1:48 200 Free
Olympic champion sprinter Kyle Chalmers clocked a speedy 1:48.29 under heavy training to get the upper hand over teen rival Jack Cartwright.
