2016 US Olympic Trials: Day One Prelims Live Recap
The 2016 U.S Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska begin this morning with five races, and inevitably six Olympic roster spots that will be up for grabs in finals.
2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day One Prelims Preview
The long awaited 2016 U.S Olympic Trials to select the American team that will represent the stars and stripes in Rio begin this morning. With it comes a fast start with big names competing on the first day.
Ed Moses Will Not Swim In Omaha
Despite qualifying for the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials in the 100m breaststroke at the end of May, the former Olympic gold medallist Ed Moses stated in an Instagram post that he will not be racing in the 100m breaststr
Case Adjourned For Canadian Coach Accused Of Sexual Assault
The trial of former Ajax Swimming coach and CEO Matt Bell, who was arrested in November under three different charges which included sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and four counts of luring a person under 18-years, was adjourned once again.
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: Can Lochte Hold On To The 400m IM?
The 400m IM at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials looks to be another case of old vs new, pinning multi-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte and Olympic gold medallist Tyler Clary against a top tier group of collegiate standouts.
US Olympic Trials Preview: Crowded Field In Women’s 200m Breaststroke
The women’s 200m breaststroke is probably one of the most open events on the US Olympic Trials schedule in consideration of the fact that there’s so much emerging talent that could overthrow the current leaders.
Swimming Canada Document Outlines Complete Overhaul Of Competition Structure
In April Swimming Canada released a document outlining new changes to the competition framework that will be effective from 2017-2020 pending review.
Mack Darragh And Jason Block Added To Canadian Olympic Roster
Both Jason Block and Mack Darragh were added to the Canadian Olympic roster after it was announced by FINA on May 31st that Canada’s men’s 4x100m medley relay had qualified for the Olympic Games.
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: Jaeger Poised To Win 1500 Freestyle
Right now, Connor Jaeger looks like the man to lead the American Olympic charge in the distance events. Coming off a 1500m freestyle silver medal at the 2015 World Championships and a 1500m freestyle gold medal from the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships, he’s ranked 20th in the world this season with only one American ahead of him: Jordan Wilimovsky.
2016 US Olympic Trials Previews: Women’s 100m Breaststroke
The women’s 100m breaststroke is going to be a dogfight, a race that will likely come down to the wire. There’s so much international talent jam-packed into this event, that it’s tough to even say who will make the fin
Seltenreich-Hodgson And Kisil Take Home Wins On Last Night Of Mel Zajac
On the last night of the Mel Zajac Jr. International both Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson and Yuri Kisil, who will both be representing Canada at the Olympics this summer, took home a win.
2016 US Olympic Trials Preview: New Vs Old Wave In Men’s 400 Freestyle
The 400m freestyle will likely be one of the closest events at the 2016 U.S Olympic Trials with two waves of American mid-distance swimmers will be clashing to either continue their careers, or start their journey into international competition.
2016 European Championships: Day Four Finals Photo Vault
2016 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 4 Monday, May 16th – Sunday, May 22nd Prelims: 10:00 AM (London Time) / 5:00 AM…
University of Toronto Signs 13 Swimmers For 2016-17 Season
The University of Toronto has signed four boys and nine girls to complete a 13-strong freshman class for the 2016-17 season.
2016 European Championships: Day One Finals Photo Vault
All photos courtesy of Peter Sukenik – petersukenik.com.