Australia Seeking To Possibly Join Asian Games Party In 2022
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates is spearheading the quest for the nation’s inclusion in the 2022 Asian Games.
New WR Holder Ippei Watanabe Visits Tokyo 2020 Organizers
Ippei Watanabe visits Tokyo 2020 organizers, commits to goal of Olympic gold medal in 200m breaststroke.
World Champion Ning Zetao Dismissed From Chinese National Team
Reigning world champion in the men’s 100m freestyle event, Ning Zetao of China, has been kicked off the national team due to violations.
Chalmers’ Coach Peter Bishop To Head Up South Australian Sports Inst.
Peter Bishop, coach of 100m freestyle Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers, will take over as Head Coach of the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI).
Le Clos Haunted By Olympic 200 Fly, Targets Budapest To Re-Claim Event
South African Chad Le Clos says he wakes up with nightmares of the men’s 200m butterfly race in Rio, the event in which he finished 4th.
James Magnussen Opting Out Of Aussie Nationals, World Championships
Two-time 100m freestyle world champion and 2012 Olympic silver medalist James Magnussen is going all-in for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Grant Hackett Issues Statement, Acknowledges Mental Health Issues
Grant Hackett acknowledges he needs help for his mental health issues.
Konami Open: Masato Sakai Throws Down Another 1:54 200 Fly
Masato Sakai of Japan has proven to be quite the weapon of 200m butterfly destruction so far this season.
Loughborough Races To BUCS Long Course Championship Title
Loughborough’s Charlotte Atkinson scored a new BUCS Meet Record in the women’s 200m butterfly to help lead her team to overall victory in Sheffield.
Peaty & Guy Rattle World Rankings On Day 2 Of BUCS LC Championships
Adam Peaty threw down a 27.00 50m breaststroke in Sheffield this morning.
Phelps & Schmitt Lead Substance Abuse & Mental Health Awareness Event
“Being involved in Awareness Day and with SAMHSA gives us the chance to emphasize that paying attention to mental health is another important component of growing up healthy,” says Michael Phelps of his and Allison Schmitt’s involvement in a special event.
Teen Phenom Rikako Ikee Lowers Own 50 Free National Record/WJR
Another swim, another record for Japan’s 16-year-old powerhouse Rikako Ikee.
Shuttleworth Breaks BUCS Meet Record On Day 1 In Sheffield
Things got started boldly in Sheffield with a BUCS Meet Record by Loughborough’s Tim Shuttleworth.
2017 BUCS C’ships Preview: Peaty, Guy, Carlin, O’Connor To Compete
British breaststroke Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty is expected to race in Sheffield as a guest of honor at the BUCS Long Course Championships this weekend.
Read Swimming Australia’s Statement On Hackett’s Latest Behavior
“We will continue to support them throughout this journey to recovery,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement concerning troubled retired Olympian Grant Hackett’s recent behavior.
