Schooling’s Olympic Gold Leads To Singapore’s $70M Funding Increase
“In 2016, one defining moment took place at 9.12am on the morning of 13 Aug. For the first time, we heard Majulah Singapura being played at the Olympics,” says Singaporean official Grace Fu on the impact of Joseph Schooling’s gold medal from Rio.
Spanish Anti-Doping Org Removed From WADA’s Non-Compliant List
In response to the Spanish government proposing the implementation of notably stricter anti-doping legislation, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has…
WADA Monitoring, Looking At Possible Corticosteroids & Caffeine Ban
Two substances are reportedly under review by WADA as potential performance enhancers headed toward a ban.
‘Plumbing Leak’ Remains At Texas, Affecting Nearby Creek
As reported, the American Short Course Championships set March 2nd-4th were forced to change venues unexpectedly due to a leak, one which remains now several days removed.
Western Australia’s 3rd HPTC Announces Will Scott As Head Coach
Will Scott has been appointed as Head Coach of the South HPTC in Western Australia.
Ho, Marais Headed To Budapest After South African OW Nationals Wins
“Was a good swim, happy with how it went,” says South African Chad Ho on winning the men’s 10k last weekend at Nationals.
Singapore Swimming Revamping To Ride Olympic Momentum
In the wake of 3 national swimmers having qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games, including superstar 100m butterfly gold medalist Joseph Schooling, the Singapore Swimming Association is enacting a revamp of sorts to its entire organization’s structure to help carry Olympic momentum.
Gold Medalist Hagino Set To Make Post-Elbow Surgery Return In Madrid
Look out world rankings, Japanese powerhouse Kosuke Hagino is scheduled to race 5 events at this weekend’s Campeonato Open Absoluto C. Madrid, including one he hasn’t swum regularly in two years.
50 Fr Olympic Champ Pernille Blume To Make Post-Rio Debut In Edinburgh
Danish Olympic Champion Pernille Blume will be putting her post-Rio speed to the test this weekend in Edinburgh.
Japanese Federation Changes To English Starting Block Cue Words
‘Take your marks’ is coming to Japan.
Cate Campbell Quietly Throws Down Best Time In 200 Freestyle At NSW
Cate Campbell just expanded her freestyle event repertoire, possibly opening herself up to become a threat across 3 individual events ongoing.
Another GBR Breaststroker, Mark Campbell, Pops Up On World Rankings
Mark Campbell put himself on the breaststroking map after notching a world-ranked 50m time over the weekend.
Idea Of British Vs. US Ryder Cup-Style Competition Gaining Steam
Discussions of holding a Ryder Cup-style, multi-sport competition between Great Britain and the United States continue between the two nations’ Olympic Committees.
Kromowidjojo Fires Off 53.87 100 & 24.34 50 At The Hague
So The Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo is fast.
Lack Of FINA Initiative Leads Verhaeren To Quit Coaches Committee
Australian National Team Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren has submitted his resignation from his ancillary post as Vice Chairman of FINA’s Coaches Committee.
