Turkey’s Merve Tuncel Cracks European Junior Record with 8:21.91 800 Free
With the swim, Tuncel is now the #9 performer in the world this year, and the #3 European performer this year.
Abu Dhabi Accelerating Preparations for FINA Short Course Swimming World Champs
The SC World Champs are scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island from December 16-21 of this year.
Tokyo 2020 Chief Says Spectators May Still Be Banned from Olympics
The remarks came after a small delegation from Uganda yielded two positive Coronavirus tests, one of which was for the highly-contagious Delta variant.
Venezuela’s Alberto Mestre Hits FINA ‘A’ Cut with 21.93 50 FR (Bahamian Champs)
There were also a number of national records broken at the meet.
NBC Announces Record 178 Commentators for Tokyo Olympics Coverage
The NBC commentating crew also holds a huge number of former Olympians, who have combined to win 76 Olympic medals, 41 of which were Gold.
Ray Looze on Lilly King: “I don’t think we’ve seen her best” (Video)
Indiana University held a press conference with some of their 2020 Olympians, as well as head swim coach Ray Looze and head diving coach Drew Johansen.
16-Year Duke Coach Dawn Kane Moving to Administrative Role in Duke Athletics
Kane came to Durham with head coach Dan Colella back in 2005, and has remained on staff since then.
FINA Releases List of 50 Confirmed Open Water Swimmers for Tokyo Olympics
The top 10 men’s and women’s finishers from the 2019 World Championships earned spots, while the other 15 were selected from last weekend’s race in Portugal.
Sette Colli 2021: Alshammar Chasing 7th Olympic Berth; Names & Races to Watch
The 2021 Sette Colli Trophy in Rome will serve as truly the “last call” for those looking to punch their tickets to Tokyo, or beef up their Olympic schedule.
Sjostrom Enters Fly Events at Sette Colli for First Time Since Broken Elbow
Sarah Sjostrom, who is still recovering from her elbow surgery, is entered in the women’s 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, and 100 fly.
Current and Former Florida Gators Sweep Men’s Freestyle Events at U.S. Trials
Florida swimmers managed to pull off a sweep of the men’s free events, winning the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,and 1500.
Caeleb Dressel Ties His Own American Record with 21.04 50 Free
The win gives Dressel his 3rd individual event for Tokyo, and puts him in line for a 7-event schedule in Tokyo when relays are included.
Hali Flickinger Takes 200 Fly Title, Breaks U.S. Open Record with 2:05.85
Flickinger remains the #3 American all-time in the event, sitting just behind Kathleen Hersey (2:05.78).
Bella Sims Likely Qualifies for Olympic Team with 1:57.53 200 Free, #3 15-16
Bella Sims, a 16-year-old out of Sandpipers of Nevada, has in all likelihood made the Olympic Team after finishing 5th in the women’s 200 free final tonight.
Hunter Armstrong Swims 52.48 to Become #5 American All-Time in Men’s 100 Back
Armstrong remains the #5 swimmer in the world this year
