Power Out at World Championship Team Hotel
The power was out at Danubius Grand Hotel in Budapest today. About a ten minute drive from the competition venue,…
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.
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 Commonwealth Youth Games Aquatic Competition Kicks-off July 19th
The Commonwealth Youth Games kick-off in Nassau, Bahamas tomorrow, July 19th.
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.
Canadian Women Feeling Confident Heading Into Budapest
A few members of the Canadian World Championship team spoke to the media on Thursday, and the women sounded very confident heading into Budapest.
McMaster Announces 24 Incoming Recruits For 2017-18 Season
Quality and depth are what McMaster swimming head coach Grey Fairley believes he has added this summer, with a 2017…
Canada Team Off to Training Camp, Ruck Going to Camp, But Not Worlds
The Canadian Worlds Team is en route to their training camp in Italy to prepare for the 2017 FINA World Championships at the end of the month. Double Olympic bronze-medalist Taylor Ruck is training with the team, but she will not join them in Budapest.
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.
Former Louisville Backstroker Kristina Steins to Transfer to Toronto’s York University
Kristina Steins, who swam for the University of Louisville during the 2014-15 season, will transfer to York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Penny Oleksiak Signs Four-Year Partnership With ASICS Canada
2016 Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak has signed a four-year partnership deal with ASICS Canada.
