Belarusian Olympic Medalist Herasimenia: “George Orwell’s ‘1984’ Is Our Reality Now”
Three-time Olympic medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia will soon be without a Belarusian passport, so she’s applying for international protection in Poland.
2022 Swammy Awards: European Coach of the Year – Alberto Pinto da Silva
In his first full year leading the Portuguese National Team, Alberto Pinto da Silva worked some magic with his group training on the outskirts of Lisbon.
2022 Swammy Awards: Oceanic Female Swimmer of the Year – Kaylee McKeown
Picking this year’s winner was no easy feat as four women (McKeown, O’Callaghan, Titmus, and McKeon) had legitimate cases to claim the top Oceanic honor.
Belarusian Olympic Medalist Herasimenia Sentenced to 12-Year Prison Term in Absentia
Belarusian Olympic medalist and outspoken activist Aliaksandra Herasimenia was sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia on Monday.
Kyle Chalmers Let Adam Peaty, Matthew Temple Tattoo Him After Short Course Worlds
Kyle Chalmers celebrated his success at last week’s Short Course World Championships with two new tattoos courtesy of Matt Temple and Adam Peaty.
Swimmers Leave BISC After Investigation Reinstates Kyle Harris as Head Coach
The Bainbridge Island Swim Club is dealing with the aftermath of an investigation into Kyle Harris that determined no allegations warranted termination.
Caeleb Dressel Can Hold His Breath for Five Minutes, Six Seconds (In Bed)
“It’s usually in my bed, before falling asleep I’ve done it,” Dressel said of his record for holding his breath. “My record in bed: 5 minutes, 6 seconds.”
Duncan Henderson’s 100 Back (50.16) Highlights 15th Annual Speedo High Desert Classic
Duncan Henderson shaved nearly a second off his previous best to rank as the fifth-fastest performer this season among 15-year-old boys in the 100 back.
2022 Swammy Awards: European Female Swimmer of the Year – Sarah Sjostrom
Sarah Sjostrom dropped the 100 butterfly from her race lineup in 2022, but she still proved that she has plenty left in the tank at 29 years old.
2022 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year – Jordan Crooks
Jordan Crooks started off the year with a bang in short-course yards (SCY) before ending it with an impressive short-course meter (SCM) debut last week.
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: USA, Australia Set Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay WR in Epic Tie
This is your LIVEBARN Race of the Week because of the multiple comebacks that took place during the final length of the pool alone.
16-Year-Old Maria Ramos Najji Becomes First Spanish Woman Under 30 Seconds in 50 Breast
At just 16 years old, Maria Ramos Najji became the first Spanish woman under 30 seconds in the 50 breaststroke during last week’s Spanish Championships.
Kaylee McKeown Becomes 2nd Woman to Concurrently Own Olympic, World, CG, and SCW Titles
Kaylee McKeown became the second woman to concurrently hold Olympic, Commonwealth, world long course, and world short course titles in the same event.
Novaquatics’ 4×200 Free Relay Team Crushes Boys’ 13-14 NAG Record by Nearly 4 Seconds
Peter Vu (1:42.05), Avrum Xagorarakis (1:42.28), Andrew Maksymowski (1:42.28), and Max Stewart (1:44.60) combined to clock a 6:51.26 for Novaquatics.
13-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Breaks 13-14 NAG Record with 4:24.72 500 Free at Sectionals
Luka Mijatovic also posted the fastest 400 IM time ever by a 13-year-old with a 3:56.84, surpassing Joshua Zuchowski’s mark of 3:56.86 from 2018.
