Fraser-Holmes-Less Final Renders No Aussie 200 IM Contenders In Rio
After having clocked the Aussie-qualifying time in the semi-final, Thomas Fraser-Holmes scratched the 200m IM final to reportedly give another teammate a shot at qualifying for Rio. The plan didn’t quite go as expected.
Peaty Sends Warning To World With 58.74 Morning 1Breast In Glasgow
British breaststroking phenom Adam Peaty scores 58.74 in prelims. Enough said.
Fraser-Holmes Reportedly Scratches 200 IM To Give Slot To Another
News from Australia is that Thomas Fraser-Holmes, having already qualified for 3 Olympic events, will opt out of the men’s 200m IM Final to enable another dream to be achieved.
Chalmers Churns Out New World Junior Record In 100 Free (48.03)
17-year-old Kyle Chalmers just earned a spot on the Aussie Olympic team with his 48.03 silver in the men’s 100m freestyle, a time which stands as the new WJR.
Despite Tough Standards, Japan Assembles Its 2nd-Largest Olympic Squad
Despite tough Japanese Olympic-qualifying standards that sometimes stood quicker than the country’s own record in the event, the Japanese are bringing its 2nd-largest swimming squad ever to an Olympics.
After Kiss’ Resignation, Hungary Names New Head Coach
Former Hungarian National Head Coach Andras Hargitay will reclaim the role after Laszlo Kiss’ resignation last week.
Hear McEvoy & Chalmers Poolside Immediately After 100 Free Final
What does going 47.04 in the 100m freestyle feel like? Hear firsthand from 2016 Australian National Champion, Cameron McEvoy.
‘Aggressive Napping’ Reportedly Results In Cate Campbell’s Sore Wrist
Napping can apparently be dangerous, as the swimmer’s favorite past-time is reportedly to blame for a recent wrist injury for Cate Campbell.
2016 Australian National Championships Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
We’ll get our first glimpse of the Campbell sisters’ speed, as both Cate and Bronte headline the women’s 100m freestyle prelims in Adelaide.
Ireland’s Nicholas Quinn En Route To Rio With 200 Breast Qualifier
Joining fellow teammates Fiona Doyle, Shane Ryan and Oliver Dingley, Irish swimmer Nicholas Quinn has punched his ticket to Rio, qualifying for the…
Rio Hypothetical 200 Free: Hagino Vs. ‘Insert American Swimmer Here’
Townley Haas is among the possible U.S. swimmers who can break out at Trials and establish himself as a threat to Japan’s Kosuke Hagino and France’s Yannick Agnel (if he swims) in the 200m freestyle.
Key Quotes From Japanese Swimmers At Olympic Trials
Notable quotables from a few key Japanese stars from Tokyo’s Olympic Trials this past week.
Brazilian President Opens Olympic Aquatics Stadium (Video)
Take a look at the insider view of where the best swimmers in the world will be competing in Rio.
Kosuke Kitajima Officially Announces Retirement After Storied Career
Having unofficially conveyed his desire to retire just days ago, legendary Japanese breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima made his good-bye official today during a press conference in Tokyo.
Emma McKeon Breaks Out With Stunning 1:54.83 Aussie/All Comers Record
Emma McKeon earns her 2nd 2016 Olympic berth, crushing the field and her own Australian National Record in the women’s 200m freestyle.
