2017 Worlds Previews: Can McEvoy Replicate 47.0 in Men’s 100 Free?
If McEvoy can replicate that incredible 47.04, he would be head and shoulders above the field, but he has yet to dip back into the 47-mid to 47-low range.
2017 Worlds Previews: Murphy vs. Jiayu Showdown in M. 100 Back
Murphy set the World Record at 51.85 on the 4×100 medley relay leadoff at the Rio Olympics, but Jiayu nearly took it down with a 51.86 at 2017 Chinese Nationals.
Full Entry/Start Lists for 2017 World Championships Posted
The complete entries book for the 2017 FINA World Championships have been posted online. While the information has been available…
2017 Worlds Previews: Dogfight for Podium Spots in M. 200 Free
Several men have lined up to try and join China’s Sun Yang in the sub-1:45 club, but the Chinese Olympic champ is the only man in this field to have broken that barrier since 2012.
2017 Worlds Preview: Peaty, Then Parity, in the Men’s 50 Breaststroke
There shouldn’t be much anticipation about who we’ll choose to win the 50 breaststroke in Budapest.
Brad Tandy Confirms He’s Out Of 2017 World Championships
South African Brad Tandy confirmed today he won’t compete in Budapest.
2017 Worlds Previews: Kalisz, Seto on Fire in Men’s 400 IM
Team USA’s Chase Kalisz has been on fire this season, and has a serious shot at challenging Japan’s Kosuke Hagino for gold in the 400 IM at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Peaty Teasing 57 Barrier in 100 Breast
Heading into the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty still seems to be head and shoulders above the rest in the men’s 100 breast.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay
After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Historic 51 on Notice in Women’s 100 Free
No woman has ever broken 52 seconds in the 100 meter free, but Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been very close with her 52.08 this season.
Chad Le Clos Goes With 2016 Olympic Lineup In Budapest, No 50 Fly
Chad Le Clos will contest the same events in Budapest as he did in Rio: the 100 fly, 200 fly, and 200 free.
Barelli to CANA: “who is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?”
“I see that in an awkward attempt to play catch up with the proposals I included in my Manifesto the letter sent few days ago by CANA leaders promises indiscriminately $ 15,000 to each Federation. I am truly pleased to see this sudden change of direction but then I wonder: who is it that is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?” -Paolo Barelli
2017 Worlds Previews: King vs. Efimova Rematch in W. 100 Breast
Swimming fans are getting ready to see the big rematch between rivals Lilly King and Yuliya Efimova in the 100 breast at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
Team Efimova Taps Roland Schoeman For Pre-Worlds Technical Coaching
Yuliya Efimova, who has been red-hot in the pool leading up to Budapest, has recently sought Roland Schoeman’s technical advice on ‘catapult starts.’
Barelli Accuses AASF of Political Interference & Shadowy Figures
“My point of view on this matter is very clear: the lack of good governance within FINA is indeed the reason that led me to put forward my candidacy to the Presidency of FINA.” -Paolo Barelli
