Osman and Dressel Each Seek Their Fourth Wins at the Last Day of the ISCA Cup
The ISCA Senior Cup wraps up today. Both Farida Osman and Caeleb Dressel are seeking their fourth event wins of the meet.
Brazil, South Africa Appoint Names for Tokyo 2020 Open Water Olympic Qualifier
Brazil is expected to send 2, and South Africa 4, to the final open water Olympic qualifying event in May in Fukuoka, Japan. Above: Guilherme Costa,
High-Level International Meets For April 2021
Olympic medalist Daiya Seto will be racing in April at the 2021 Japan Swim, the meet which acts as the nation’s sole Olympic-qualifying opportunity.
Kristel Kobrich Hits Olympic A-Cut on Day 3 of South American Championships
The Brazil men finished out day 3 of the South American Championships in Buenos Aires with a win in the 400 freestyle relay.
Bardach, Sebastian Claim Fourth, Fifth Straight South American Titles
Three title defenses highlighted the second day of the South American Swimming Championships, including a 5th-straight for Julia Sebastian (above).
Argentinian Women Enter Strong Team for South American Championships (PSYCHS)
Delfina Pignatiello won the 200, 400, and 800 freestyles at the 2018 South American Championships and is back to defend her titles in 2021.
Azura Aquatics/Montverde Swimming to Host Olympic Qualifying Meet in May
Azura Aquatics and Montverde Swimming in Florida have decided to host a FINA approved qualifying competition from April 29 – May 2, 2021.
High-Level International Meets For March 2021
We may see China’s backstroking king Xu Jiayu in the water this March, with the nation hosting its 2nd national meet of the year.
Two Argentinian Records Go Down at National Selection Meet
Juan Ignacio Mendez (above) re-broke his own Argentina Record in the 200 back this week at the country’s second selection meet for the South American Championships.
Ledecky, Manuel, Adrian Slated for LC Return at San Antonio PSS (Psych Sheets)
Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, and Nathan Adrian are all expected to make their long course return at the Pro Swim Series in San Antonio next week.
Brazilians Larissa Oliveira, Felipe Messias Highlight Flamengo Time Trials
2016 Olympian Larissa Oliveira had a trio of solid swims in the women’s freestyle events, posting the top time in the 50, 100 and 200 free.
Andre Brasil Files Lawsuit Against IPC After Being Reclassified as Ineligible
14-time Paralympic medalist Andre Brasil was reclassified as ineligible during the 2019 reclassifications. He missed the eligibility margin by 1 point.
Cesar Cielo Gives Personal Account on Defining Moments of his Career
Cielo also dives deep into his experience at the 2008 Olympics, admitting that mentally he was in quite a bad place heading into the 100 free
Fratus Starts 2021 Season With 22.10 / 50.12 Freestyle Swims
Bruno Fratus raced for the first time this year over the weekend, posting the fastest times in both the 50 and 100 free at Florida Sectionals.
Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned
In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.
