FINA’s Automatic Entry To World Cup Finals Altered For Cluster #2
Headed into the 2nd cluster kicking off in Hong Kong this weekend, FINA has tweaked the criteria for individual medalists having direct access to the final.
Idaho Adds Swimming As Official High School Sport
Swimming has been officially recognized as a sanctioned sport by the Idaho High School Activities Association effective with the 2017-18 season.
Japanese Anti-Doping Agency Warns Of Anavite Supplement
The Japanese Anti-Doping Agency has recently published a caution regarding a brand of nutritional supplements called ‘Anavite’.
Tokyo 2020 Reveals ‘1,000 Days To Go’ Promotional Graphics
To commemorate the upcoming milestone marking 1000 days remaining until the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the Tokyo Organizing Committee will decorate the main street of Tokyo’s famous Nihonbashi district with newly designed graphics.
WADA Provisionally Suspends Paris Anti-Doping Laboratory
The Laboratory of the Agence Française de lutte contre le Dopage (the National Anti-Doping Organization of France) in Châtenay-Malabry, France (Paris Laboratory) has been handed a provision suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) this week.
Queensland Takes Australia State Team SC Championships Title
The 2017 Australia State Team Championships took place in Canberra over the weekend, where swimmers aged 17 and under took to the Australian Institute of Sport’s short course pool.
Marcus Cheah Joins Singapore’s NTC Coaching Staff
The Singapore Swimming Association has hired Marcus Cheah as Assistant Coach at its National Training Center (NTC).
James Magnussen Takes On Local NSW Talent In Port Macquarie
“Some people plan in four-year cycles and look towards Tokyo whereas I’m just planning it a year at a time at the moment,” veteran racer James Magnussen of Australia said of his mentality of late.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Steph Rice Gives Back, Learn About ÖtillÖ
Catch up on swimming-related news happening on dry land with this week’s ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’
Brazil’s Arilson Silva Adds Hungarian Liliána Szilágyi To Squad
Hungary’s young talent Liliána Szilágyi will now train under Brazilian coach Arilson Silva.
Adam Peaty Helps Hometown Neighbor With Meaningful Generosity
Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty hasn’t forgotten where he came from, as the British athlete recently generously helped a neighbor in need.
Hungary Elects 3rd Swimming President In The Past Year
The Hungarian Swimming Association (MUSZ) has elected its newest President, with Dr. Sándor Wladár now taking the reins.
Sun Yang Only Athlete On 2017 Forbes China Celebrity List
Chinese Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang has made the Forbes China Celebrity List for 2017, representing the only athlete to make the exclusive line-up.
Wallace Loses Funding, While Murdoch Moves Up On British Performance
British Swimming has announced its Podium and Podium Potential performance squads for 2018, with a couple notable performers left off the list.
Duncan Scott Takes Home Team Scotland’s Male Athlete Of The Year
Two-time silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, Duncan Scott, has been honored with Team Scotland’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year Award’.
