2015 Swammy Awards: Kanako Watanabe, Asian Female Swimmer of the Year
Over the past three World Championships, Kanako Watanabe has risen from an also-ran to an all-around international star.
Chinese Swimmer Dies in Open Water Competition in the Philippines
CNN Philippines and several other sources are reporting that a Chinese swimmer drowned on Friday in the International Cross Harbor Race.
Banned Olympic Champion Park Tae-Hwan Returns Home to Korea
2008 Olympic gold medalist and two-time silver medalist at the 2012 Olympic Games, Park Tae-Hwan, is set to return home to Korea, still under suspension for having tested positively for a banned substance last year.
2015 Swammy Awards: Sun Yang, Asian Male Swimmer of the Year
Sun was a double gold-medalist at Worlds, and nearly pulled off an impressive sweep of the 200, 400 and 800 frees.
Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu Breaks World Record at ASEAN Para Games
Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu has broken the IPC World Record in the S2 Women’s 50m backstroke on the final day of…
Berlin Is Back! World Cup To Return To Germany In 2016
The stars will be returning to Berlin for the 2016 edition of the 2016 FINA World Cup after two years…
12/06/15 In Briefs: Lacourt Wax Statue, Cambodian Pool Opens, TT&O
Can’t get enough of French backstroking star Camille Lacourt? He now has his own statue in a French wax museum.
USA Swimming, USADA Partner To Approach FINA On Doping Situation
Chinese Olympian, Sun Yang, is one of the athletes whose doping case will be discussed in an upcoming meet between USA Swimming, USADA and FINA.
Rivolta Breaks Italian Record in the 100 Butterfly
Matteo Rivolta is going into the men’s 100 butterfly final in Netanya with the top time of 49.55 setting a new Italian record…
Lecluyse and Lakkanen Break 50 Breaststroke National Records
Both Fanny Lecluyse and Jenna Laukkanen broke national records in the women’s 50 breaststroke…
11/30/15 In Briefs: Latest News On Yip Pin Xiu, Ottesen, Chalmers
Kyle Chalmers earns another Australian award for his stellar swimming in 2015.
No Visa Needed for U.S., Canada, Japan & Australia To Attend Rio Games
As announced this week by the Brazilian government, citizens of America, Canada, Japan and Australia will not be required to obtain a visa to travel as spectators to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.
FINA Scholarship Swimmers Improving, Preparing For Rio
Feedback from swimmers selected to participate in FINA’s Scholarships for Swimmers program has been very positive, as the athletes are now 5 months into the program.
Chinese Youth Champ Cremated Without Autopsy, Cause of Death Unknown
The cause of the shocking death is still unknown, as Qing Wenyi’s family reportedly refused an autopsy and Qing’s body was cremated.
Italy’s Paltrinieri Not Afraid Of A Showdown With China’s Sun Yang
Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri swam away with the 1500m gold medal in Kazan after Chinese swimmer Sun Yang shockingly didn’t appear for the final.
