Rio Olympic heats to begin at 1pm to accommodate late finals sessions
The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games will hold their preliminary swimming heats at 1:00 in the afternoon, per ESPN, in order to better accommodate the meet’s late-night finals time slot.
Lacourt Set to Take His Second Gold in Chartres
Camille Lacourt put up the morning’s fastest 50 backstroke time of 25.41…
Cornel Marculescu Says No Punishment Coming for Mexican Federation
FINA Executive Directory Cornel Marculescu says he doesn’t see any punishment forthcoming for the Mexican Swimming Federation after they falsified entry times for the World Championships.
Hosszu Qualifies as Top Seed in Three Events in Chartres
Katinka Hosszu put up the morning’s fastest times in the 200 freestyle, 200 IM and 100 butterfly…
Medeiros, Pereira, Fratus Highlight Start Lists for 2015 Finkel Trophy
Bruno Fratus is just one of the Brazilian stars set to compete at the Jose Finkel Trophy, which starts on August 17th.
Popov Teases, “Cielo Who?” On Brazilian’s Departure From Kazan
Brazil’s Cesar Cielo pulled out of the 2015 FINA World Championships due to a shoulder injury, leading to questions about other recent dynamics of Cielo and the Brazilian team.
Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”
Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.
Sun Yang Involved In Physical Altercation During Warm-Up
Sun Yang was involved in a physical altercation with a Brazilian female swimmer in the warmup pool prior to the finals session.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Finals Live Recap
Follow along for live updates from the eighth day of the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Finals Preview
The Campbell sisters will look for 2 more medals in the 50 free final after winning gold and bronze in the 100
FINA World Championships Day 8 Prelims Live Recap
Tyler Clary and Chase Kalisz come into the meet with the two fastest times in the 400 IM, but Japan’s Daiya Seto, the reigning world champion in the event, may have something to say about the event title in the end.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Prelims Preview
Katinka Hosszu will look to her win her third World title in the women’s 400 IM, and her third medal of the meet on the final day
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Follow along for live updates from the seventh day of the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 7 Finals Preview
Tom Shields will look for his first World Championship medal in the 100 fly after tying for the top time in the semi-final going 51.03
FINA World Championships: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap
The Campbell sisters will be at it again with the 50 freestyle today, but they may face some competition from Great Britain’s Fran Halsall and the Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo.