Lisa Pou Switching Sporting Nationalities From France to Monaco
After training with the AS Monaco club for more than a decade, Lisa Pou said she has “received a lot of support from the people that believed in me here.”
Novaquatics 8-Year-Old Grace Wang Breaks Southern California Swimming Record From 1989
Grace Wang, 8, clocked a 34.88 in the 50-meter fly to take down Nicole Beck’s previous 5-8 girls’ SCS record (34.92) set 34 years ago.
Olympic Roundup: Tokyo Bribers Found Guilty But Avoid Jail Time
One of the main businessmen involved in the Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal was found guilty, but his 2.5-year prison sentence was suspended for four years.
Vladimir Salnikov Calls Out Doubters of Russian Swimming Results: ‘They Are Afraid’
“All these statements are the destiny of the weak,” Vladimir Salnikov said in response to doubts about results at the Russian Swimming Championships.
Anastasia Kirpichnikova’s Eligibility for France Unclear After 2nd-Place Finish in 5K
World Aquatics indicated on Sunday that Anastasia Kirpichnikova would not be eligible for this year’s World Championships, contrary to the FFN’s hopes.
Russia Native Kirpichnikova Attains French Citizenship, Barely Misses Worlds Spot in 10K
Anastasia Kirpichnikova became the first Russian woman to participate in pool and open water swimming at the Olympics two years ago in Tokyo.
2023 Hungarian Nationals Day 4: Kristof Milak Caps Big Week With 100 Fly Title in 50.80
Kristof Milak won the 100 fly in 50.80, well under the 2023 World Championships ‘A’ cut of 51.96 along with second-place finisher Richard Marton (51.70).
Former Akron Diving Coach Dealt 1-Year Suspension by SafeSport
The U.S. Center for SafeSport handed former Akron diving coach Chris Medvedeff a one-year suspension for “Sexual Misconduct; Sexual Harassment.”
Daisy Collins, Dillon Brigman Win Junior 5K Titles at Open Water Nationals
A pair of 14-year-olds, Daisy Collins and Dillon Brigman, secured junior nationals titles in the 15&U 5K on Saturday in Sarasota, Florida.
2023 Hungarian Nationals Day 3: Kristof Milak Claims Third Title with 1:46.68 200 Free
Kristof Milak picked up his third individual title in as many days with a 1:46.68 in the men’s 200-meter freestyle final at Friday’s Hungarian Nationals.
Kliment Kolesnikov: ‘If I Wasn’t a Swimmer, I Wouldn’t Watch Swimming’
Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov shared his thoughts on the sport of swimming and the debate over Russia’s return to international competition.
Joanna Evans Appeals Two-Year Doping Ban, Says Positive Test From Neosporin-Like Cream
Two-time Bahamian Olympian Joanna Evans explained why she’s appealing her two-year doping suspension from World Aquatics in a statement on Friday.
Chile’s Kristel Kobrich Qualifies for 11th World Championships at Age 37
37-year-old Chilean Kristel Kobrich qualified for her 11th World Championships in multiple events at last week’s Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont.
Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Hanson Fractures Spine in Surfing Accident
Australian Olympic gold medalist Brooke Hanson suffered multiple spinal fractures during a serious surfing accident on a recent family holiday.
House Republicans Pass Trans Athlete Ban for Girls’ and Women’s Teams
Supporters say the legislation is needed to maintain competitive fairness while opponents condemned the vote as bullying kids for political points.
