Ohio State Swimmers Pick Up Wins on Day 1 of Columbus Sectionals
Soon-to-be Ohio State junior Krista Marlin won the 200 back crown in 2:10.19, lowering her best time (2:10.26) from Olympic Trials, where she placed 13th.
With Intimacy Ban Lifted, Paris 2024 Distributing More Than 200K Condoms to Olympians
Organizers said that about 200,000 condoms for men, 20,000 for women, and 10,000 dental dams will be made available to the 10,500 Paris Olympians.
Dick Pound Claims U.S. Non-Compliant With WADA, Could Lose Olympic Hosting Rights
“That legislation is non-compliant with the anti-doping code,” Pound said of the Rodchenkov Act, which he claimed could threaten U.S. Olympic hosting rights.
World Junior Record Holder Viktoria Gunes Suspended Two Years for Whereabouts Failures
Viktoria Gunes still owns the world junior record in the 200 breaststroke (2:19.64), which was only .53 seconds off the senior world record back in 2015.
Nate Germonprez Blasts Huge Lifetime Best in 50 Free to Close Out Austin Sectionals
Soon-to-be University of Texas sophomore Nate Germonprez dominated the 50 free final in 22.49, dropping almost a second off his previous-best 23.28 from 2021.
Sum Yiu Li Lowers Hong Kong Jr. Record in 50 Free (25.03), Faster Than Siobhan Haughey at 15
For over a decade, Siobhan Haughey held the Hong Kong junior record in the 50 free at 25.38 from the 2013 World Junior Championships — until Li came along.
Ahmed Hafnaoui Confirmed Out of Paris Olympics, Will Not Defend 400 Free Title
Tunisian star Ahmed Hafnaoui had previously said in May that he did not know whether he would compete at the Paris Olympics due to an undisclosed injury.
Emma Sticklen Rips Personal-Best 100 Fly (57.74) to Highlight Day 3 of Austin Sectionals
Recent Texas graduate Emma Sticklen shaved a few hundredths off her previous-best 57.77 that she clocked to qualify for the Olympic Trials final.
U.S. Paralympics Swimming Announces Eight Assistant Coaches for Paris
University of Northern Iowa assistant coach Ben Colin is also on his way to his first Paralympics as an assistant coach with his swimmer, Olivia Chambers.
Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony Threatened By Speed of Seine River
The Seine was flowing at a fast speed of 500 cubic m/s on Wednesday, threatening plans for the Paris Olympic opening ceremony on July 26.
University of Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU Swimmers Pick Up Wins on Day 2 of Austin Sectionals
The women’s 400 IM title on Friday night went to 18-year-old Jillian Cox, who dropped almost 20 seconds to earn the victory in 4:51.64.
In Change of Plans, World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Enters 100 Free at Paris Olympics
After saying in February that she wouldn’t swim the 100 free at the Paris Olympics, the 30-year-old Swedish sprint star appears to have changed her mind.
USOPC Sued by Insurer Over Coverage in Paralympic Swim Abuse Case
USOPC’s insurer is trying to recoup more than $75,000 in legal fees from defending against allegations of negligence related to Para swimmer Robert Griswold.
Rising Texas Sophomores Modglin, Germonprez Post Lifetime Bests on Day 1 of Austin Sectionals
Nate Germonprez pulled off an impressive three-second drop in the 200 breast with a victory in 2:13.38, crushing his previous-best 2:16.86 from last summer.
Speculation: Who Will Take Over for Mike Stephens at Hawaii?
During her five seasons at Wisconsin, Kristy King has seen three of her swimmers (Paige McKenna, Beata Nelson, and Phoebe Bacon) combine for five NCAA titles.
