Matias Koski Takes Down 24-Year-Old National Record In Heats
Matias Koski took down the Finnish national record in the men’s 200m freestyle this morning, touching in at 1:43.68 in order to win his heat and set him up for a spot in tonight’s final.
Taylor Ruck Takes Down World Junior Record With 200 Free Bronze
Last night Taylor Ruck made a statement to pick up Canada’s first medal of these home championships with a third place finish in the 200m freestyle.
Why The World Came To Kylie Masse’s Isolated Hometown of Windsor
Andrei Seminov (left) arranged for a banner to be hung up at the pool highlighting Kylie Masse’s (right) accomplishments from Rio. He invited all WEST swimmers to meet and celebrate Masse.
WADA Apologizes For Timing Of Doha Lab Suspension
One week after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) suspended the accreditation of the anti-doping lab in Doha, Qatar, WADA President Craid Reedie has apologized for the timing of the suspension.
Tyler Card Added To USA Swimming Banned For Life List
Tyler Card was charged with accosting a child for immoral purposes and using the internet to communicate with another to commit a crime and added to the USA Swimming banned for life list.
University of Toronto Looking Strong Heading into Fairweather Champs
The University of Toronto men’s and women’s teams are looking like they’ll be repeat winners at this year’s Fairweather Division Championships after an impressive start to the season.
UBC The Best In The West As Conference Championships Draw Near
UBC appears to be the top team in the Canada West conference for both men and women with the Canada West championships just over two-weeks away.
Swimming Canada Releases Statement On Matt Bell’s Sentence
Matt Bell was sentenced to seven months in jail, two years of probation, and will be on the national sex offender registry for life for the sexual exploitation of a former teenage athlete
Check Out The Swim Mannequin Challenge
The mannequin challenge has become the newest trend on social media over the last few days, and as always, its…
Matt Bell Sentenced To 7 Months In Jail For Sexual Exploitation Of Former Athlete
Former owner of Ajax Swimming, Matt Bell, was sentenced to seven months in jail for the sexual exploitation of a former teenage athlete.
New World Record For Fastest Half Marathon Dressed As A Swimmer
Guinness World Records partnered with the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday where several new world records were established including the record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a swimm
Ryan Lochte Rushed By Audience Member During DWTS
While participating in the show Dancing With The Stars, 12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte had something thrown at him as two men from the audience rushed the stage.
Penny Oleksiak Named Canada’s Flag Bearer For Closing Ceremonies
After an amazing run in the pool at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 16-year-0ld Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak will carry her country’s flag into Maracana Stadium for tonight’s Olympic closing ceremonies.
Gunnar Bentz Makes Statement Recalling What Happened In Rio Incident
After returning to the United States following a gas-stop bathroom altercation with fellow American Olympic teammates Ryan Lochte, Jimmy Feigen, and Jack Conger, in Rio that led to police involvement, Gunnar Bentz made a statement.
Ajax Coach Matt Bell Pleads Guilty To Sexual Exploitation Of Teen
Former Canadian national coach Matt Bell pled guilty to sexually exploiting a teen who he met through his former swim club where he was the head coach and CEO.
