Tommaso D’Orsogna: The Case For Short Course Worlds
Australian swimming veteran Tommaso D’Orsogna provides his convincing argument for why Short Course World Championships should be more highly prioritized within his nation.
Dutch World #1 Kira Toussaint Withdraws From SC World Championships
The Dutch roster for Hangzhou has become one less, as Kira Toussaint has bowed out of the 2018 Short Course World Championships per an announcement by the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB).
McMillan Tears Down 15-Year-Old National Record At Irish SC C’ships
Bangor swimmer Jack McMillan crushed a new Irish Senior National Record in the men’s 200m IM tonight in Lisburn.
Italian Teen Simona Quadarella Honored For Breakout Year
Recognizing young Simona Quadarella’s rise through the international swimming ranks during 2018, Gazzetta Dello has awarded the 19-year-old with its Best Female Athlete of the Year.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dahlia Could Capture Triple Gold
Look for potential duels between Katinka Hosszu and Kelsi Dahlia in the longer fly races, while Ranomi Kromowidjojo looks to monopolize the 50m fly sprint.
British Swimming Adds ‘Progression’ Time Cuts For 2019 Nationals
British Swimming has revealed revisions to the 2019 British Swimming Championships qualification times, adding a new set of time cuts specifically for the emerging athletes making the transition between junior and senior swimming.
Olympic Champion Peaty: “The ISL Is Where The Sport Needs To Go”
On the state of swimming worldwide, Olympic champion Adam Peaty stated this week, “We need to have professional teams, salaries, pensions and by doing that and offering money, more kids will come into it thinking ‘I can make a career out of this’ which will only make the sport grow.”
Headed To Hangzhou: Le Clos Defends The World In Men’s Fly Events
World Record holder Chad Le Clos will be up against stacked fields in all 3 men’s fly events in Hangzhou.
2018 Scottish SC Nats: Duncan Scott, Ross Murdoch, Freya Anderson
The most decorated Scottish athlete ever at a Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott, is expected to race this weekend in Edinburgh, entered in a hefty line-up of events.
Cate Campbell: “FINA Have Forgotten They Exist Because Of Athletes”
“It’s a sad day for sport because we are taking away a great event and losing an opportunity to grow the sport,” World Record holder and 3-time Olympian Cate Campbell of Australia said this week concerning the now-cancelled Energy for Swim meet.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles
Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.
Penny Heyns Replaces Beckie Scott On WADA Compliance Review Committee
Penny Heyns, South African double Olympic champion back at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, will be replacing Canadian cross-country skier Beckie Scott on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Compliance Review Committee (CRC).
McSharry Heads Up Home Squad Racing At Irish SC C’ships
While the 5-strong members of the Irish roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships are putting their final touches on their preparation for Hangzhou, several other budding stars from Ireland are taking on the National Short Course Championships this week in Lisburn.
Jervis Tops Richards In 200 Free Duel On Final Night At Wales Nats
Daniel Jervis, Matt Richards, Lewis Fraser and Harriet Jones all made their marks on the last night of the 2018 Swim Wales Winter Championships.
Pellegrini Takes Two, Paltrinieri Tops 1500 World Rankings In Riccione
Federica Pellegrini, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Marco Orsi, Thomas Ceccon and Simona Quadarella were several of the superstars in the water competing at the Campionato Italiano Open in Riccione this weekend.
