About-Face: FINA Now Identifies Potential Health Risks In Rio’s Waters
FINA says the aquatic conditions in Rio’s venues are ‘substandard.’
Franca, Santos Lead Brazil To Win At 2015 Raia Rapida Sprint Showdown
Felipe Franca and Nicholas Santos (pictured) each won their respective strokes as Brazil dominated the 2015 Raia Rapida sprint meet in front of a home crowd.
Botswana, The Bahamas Now Possible Hosts of 2017 C’Wealth Youth Games
With the recent announcement that St. Lucia has had to withdraw as host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, two other countries are now stepping up as possible replacement hosts.
Preview: Raia Rapida Set To Blast Off In Rio On Sunday
Brazil’s Raia Rapida sprint format meet is slated to take place Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, with sprinters from Brazil, the U.S., South Africa and Italy entered.
Rio 2016 Venue Construction Progress: Updated Time Lapse Video
Catch some time-lapsed footage of how the construction is coming along now that we’re just under a year away from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
South Africa announces Raia Rapida roster, led by Roland Schoeman
The final team has announced its roster for the Raia Rapida format meet in Brazil, with South Africa tabbing Roland Schoeman & co. for its four-person team.
St. Lucia Withdraws as Host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
The island nation of St. Lucia has withdrawn as the host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games. The decision was…
Peruvian Swimming Federation Offices Closed Due to Safety Concerns
The Campo de Marte swimming facility in Lima, Peru, host to many national and international meets, has been closed due to safety concerns.
2015 FINA Junior World Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
In the finals of the women’s 200 breast, Turkey’s Viktoria Gunes obliterated the Junior World Record with a 2:19.64, closing in on Rikke Moeller Pedersen’s World Record of 2:19.11.
Andrew, Gunes Earn FINA Swimmer Of The Meet Honors
Michael Andrew earned FINA male swimmer of the meet honors after winning 5 medals and swimming 25 races in the 6 day competition
Russian Women Smash 4x100m Medley Junior World Record
The Russians have shown great strength in the relays in Singapore, capping it off with a new junior world record from the women’s 4x100m medley team
Russian Men Break Championship Record in 4×100 Medley Relay
On the strength of Anton Chupkov’s 59.8 breastroke leg, the Russian men were able to win the gold medal and break the championship record in the men’s 400m medley relay
Taylor Ruck Breaks 200m Free Championship Record
Canada’s Taylor Ruck had another impressive performance in Singapore, winning gold and breaking the championship record in the 200m free
Rikako Ikee Breaks Championship Record In Women’s 100 Butterfly
Rikako Ikee of Japan won the women’s 100 fly in a new championship record of 58.28
Gunes Scares World Record In 200 Breast
Turkey’s Viktoriya Gunes swam a remarkable time of 2:19.64 in the women’s 200 breastroke, smashing her own junior world and championship records, and scaring the world record of 2:19.11
