Japan’s Rie Kaneto Marks Another Top Swimmer Out Of Budapest Worlds
Reigning 200m breaststroke Olympic champion, Rie Kaneto of Japan, has announced she will not be partaking in her nation’s World Championships qualifying meet in April.
Fraser-Holmes Latest Aussie To Opt Out Of World Championships
Two-time Australian Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes is joining the likes of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen in not competing at Aussie Nationals and, therefore, not in Budapest.
GBR Secures Yokohama Int’l Pool For Tokyo 2020 Pre-Games Camp
The British Olympic Association signed training venue contracts with 3 Japanese sports facilities, one of which is the Yokohama International Pool based in the city of Yokohama.
Fa’Amausili Leads New Zealand Age Group Record-Breaking Onslaught
The 2017 New Zealand Age Swimming Championships kicked off in Wellington yesterday, with several rising stars claiming individual titles, including World Junior Champion Gabrielle Fa’amausili.
Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu Helps Unveil Budapest Countdown Clock
2016 triple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu helped unveil the 17th FINA World Championships countdown clock in Budapest.
40,000 Pairs Of Goggles Stolen In The UK
There’s losing your random pair of goggles at a swim meet, then there’s the much bigger case of an entire shipment of goggles being stolen from its delivery point
When Phelps Orders Coffee, Starbucks Recognizes The GOAT
Michael Phelps got a special recognition when ordering a simple cup of coffee.
Peru, Devastated By Flooding, May Drop 2019 Pan American Games
Lima, Peru is slated to host the 2019 Pan American Games, but right now its population is battling an imminent danger in the form of flooding.
Singapore’s Roanne Ho Returns With SEA Games Qualifying Mark
Roanne Ho made her more pronounced return to competition this past weekend at the 48th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre.
Make It A Double: Australia Interested In 2022 Commonwealth Games
In the wake of Durban, South Africa having been stripped of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, several cities around the world have stepped up to at least express an interest. Among them is another city within the continent already set to host the 2018 version.
Quah Ting Wen Scores New Singaporean Record In 50 Freestyle
Two-time Olympian Quah Ting Wen scored a new Singaporean national record in the women’s 50 LCM freestyle.
Seeking Sjostrom’s Advice, Kromowidjojo Wins 100 Fly In Dordrecht
Dutch sprinter Ranomi Kromowidjojo wins the 100m butterfly in Dordrecht in a new personal best.
Cesar Cielo Returns To Racing At Brazilian Regionals
Catch 30-year-old Cesar Cielo in his 2017 debut.
Date Shift For 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games
The 2018 Youth Olympic Games have seen their dates move slightly, per the International Olympic Committee.
IOC Considering Announcing Both 2024 AND 2028 Olympic Hosts This Year
“All the options are on the table, and this includes also the ’24-’28 procedure and vote,” says IOC President Thomas Bach.
