Ivan Kozhakin Downs Russian 50 Breast Record With World-Leading 26.46 In Kazan
Ivan Kozhakin broke the Russian record in the men’s 50 breaststroke (26.46), catapulting himself to the top of the world rankings.
Egor Kornev Clocks 47.42 100 Free Semi At Russian Champs, #3 In World This Season
Egor Kornev posted a 47.42 in the 100m freestyle, securing the #3 spot in the world rankings and marking a new personal best.
Ilya Borodin Qualifies For Singapore Worlds In 400 IM After Missing 200 Standard (Day 5 Recap)
On Day 5 of the Russian Championships, Ilya Borodin secured his Worlds spot in the 400 IM after missing the cut in the 200 IM.
Egor Kornev Throws Down World-Leading 21.43 In 50 Free, Continuing Sprint Ascent
21-year-old Russian Egor Kornev has lowered his own world-leading time in the 50 freestyle at the Russian Championships, posting a new best of 21.43.
Evgeniia Chikunova Books Her Ticket To Worlds On Day 4 Of Russian Championships
Day four of the 2025 Russian Championships delivered several world-leading swims and more qualifiers for Worlds in Singapore.
Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov Swims 23.90 To Take Over 50 Backstroke World Rankings
24-year-old Kliment Kolesnikov (23.90) has posted the first sub-24 performance of 2025 in the men’s 50 backstroke.
Egor Kornev Posts 21.54 World-Leading 50 Free, Now #2 In Russian All-Time Rankings
On the third day of the 2025 Russian Swimming Championships, 21-year-old Egor Kornev posted the fastest time in the world this year in the 50 freestyle.
Sara Curtis Clocks 53.01 100 Free To Take Down Federica Pellegrini’s 2016 Italian Record
During the third day of the Italian Swimming Championships, 18-year-old Sara Curtis set a new Italian national record in the 100 freestyle.
Samusenko, Kolesnikov, & Lifintsev Move Into Top 5 World Rankings In Men’s 50 Back
The men’s 50 backstroke on day three of the 2025 Russian Swimming Championships saw three swimmers move into the top five world rankings.
Andrei Minakov Clocks 50.82 100 Butterfly To Break Own Russian Record From 2019
After nearly six years of just missing his best time in the 100 butterfly, Andrei Minakov has finally reset his own national record in the event.
Minakov Posts 51.13 100 Fly Semi, Prigoda Wins 100 Breast In 59.40 On Day 2 Of Russian Champs
Andrei Minakov and Kirill Prigoda were among the standout performers on day two of the 2025 Russian Swimming Championships.
Kliment Kolesnikov Powers To World-Leading 52.04 100 Back, Miron Lifintsev Hits 52.15 For #2
Kliment Kolesnikov posted the fastest 100 back time in the world this season with a 52.04, while young gun Miron Lifintsev hit the 2nd-fastest with a 52.15.
Siobhan Haughey Returns To Racing After Three-Month Break, Uncertain About LA 2028 Olympics
Four-time Olympic medalist, Siobhan Haughey, made her return to racing over the weekend after a three-month break from the sport
Dovgalyuk & Zvyagintseva Open Russian Championships With Wins, Efimova Hits 30.73 In 50 Breast
Mikhail Dovgalyuk (men’s 200 freestyle) and Irina Zvyagintseva (women’s 400 IM) won the first two events at the 2025 Russian Swimming Championships.
18-Year-Old Miron Lifintsev Puts Up 52.74 Semifinal 100 Back At Russian World Trials
18-year-old backstroke ace Miron Lifintsev clocked a time of 52.74 in the men’s 100m backstroke, ranking 4th worldwide for the season.
