Sound Familiar? China’s Qiu Yuhan Tests Positive, Already Served Ban
Qiu Yuhan of China is wrapped up in the nation’s latest doping situation.
Olympian Tom Shields’ Take On The New FINA World Cup Rules
“Medalists will show up out of shape and waste a finals spot, or in “deep training” and do the same. It will not work out well,” Tom Shields says of the new FINA World Cup rule where Olympic and World Championship medalist earn automatic berths into World Cup finals.
Swimming Australia Comments On Fraser-Holmes Ban
“We have been informed that Thomas Fraser-Holmes will be appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as is his right,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement on the athlete’s 12-month ban.
06/08/17 In Briefs: Penny’s Old Pool & Stirling Award Nominations
Read about the smaller swimming stories from around the globe in this edition of ‘In Briefs.’
Interview: Brazilian Bruno Fratus Is Back In The Saddle
“Swimming it’s not just something I do,” says Brazilian Olympic sprinter Bruno Fratus.
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon Retires At Age 22
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon, who competed for Texas A&M collegiately, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.
Beyond The Lane Lines: GOAT News, Sjostrom Earns WR Of Another Kind
Catch up on some of the stories happening outside the pool this week.
Former Georgia Coach Alan Gentry Passes Away
Former University of Georgia swimming coach Alan Gentry has passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Siobhan Haughey Nabs New Hong Kong Record In 200 IM
Siobhan Haughey scored more than just silver when she raced the women’s 200m IM over the weekend.
Horton Headed For Another Sun Yang Showdown, Adds 200 For Budapest
Mack Horton will indeed be taking on the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle events at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 British Summer C’ships Qualifier List Available
2016 Olympian Craig Benson is on the list of qualifiers to potentially compete at this year’s British Summer Championships.
2016 Olympian Dylan Carter Leads Trinidad And Tobago’s CCCAN Squad
The Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) has selected 64 athletes to represent the nation at this summer’s Central American and Caribbean (CCCAN) Swimming Championships, including Olympian and USC Trojan Dylan Carter.
Michael Phelps Made Appearance At World Series Of Poker In Vegas
Michael Phelps played in a tag team event at the 48th Annual World Series of Poker.
Tokyo 2020 Costs Now Twice That Of Original Bid Estimate
Tokyo 2020 organizers said this week that the estimated cost of the next edition of the world’s biggest competitive sporting event has ballooned to ¥1.4 trillion ($17.1 billion).
Aussie James Magnussen Kicks Off European Meet Comeback Campaign
Having opted out of April’s Australian Swimming Championships, his nation’s qualification meet for this summer’s World Championships, sprinter James Magnussen has made it known…
