Europe

Dutch Swimming Federation Launches Investigation Into National Coach Mark Faber

Faber, the head coach of Dutch stars Arno Kamminga and Tes Schouten, faces allegations that include abuse of power, bullying and intimidation.

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Ilya Borodin Takes Down Russian Record In SCM 200 IM

Multi-international medalist Ilya Borodin took down the Russian record in the men’s SCM 200 IM on day one of the national short course championships.

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16-Yr-Old Eneli Jefimova Ranks #1 With New 2:19.23 200 Breast Estonian Record

16-year-old Eneli Jefimova of Estonia had a big-time successful weekend, establishing new national records in the SCM 50, 100 and 200 breaststroke events.

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Wiffen Nails 3:39.57 In 400 Free At BUCS, Now Ranks #1 Across 400/800/1500 Free

Irishman Daniel Wiffen is on the right trajectory heading into the 2023 European Short Course Championships, a evidenced by his performances at BUCS.

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Germany’s Isabel Gose Puts Up #1 400 Free Time In The World This Season

Isabel Gose wrapped up her impressive German Short Course Championships with a time of 3:59.72 in the women’s 400m freestyle.

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Exhibition Gala Programs At The Budapest Swimming World Cup

At the Budapest World Cup in October, the Hungarian Olympic Committee and eight other Hungarian Sports Federations fielded relay teams in a 4x50m event.

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Former Irish Olympic Coach George Gibney Faces Renewed Calls for Extradition From U.S.

Irish authorities reopened their investigation into Gibney, now in his 70s residing in Florida, following the 2020 BBC podcast, “Where is George Gibney?”.`1

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Stirling’s Lucy Grieve Clocks 57.00 SCM 100 Fly Personal Best For Scottish Record

Lucy Grieve clocked a massive new personal best of 57.00 to take the women’s 100 fly at the BUCS Short Course Championships.

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Wiffen Clocks 7:30.06 SCM 800 Free On Night 2 Of BUCS Championships

Irishman Daniel Wiffen put up another powerful performance for Loughborough on day two of the 2023 BUCS SC Championships.

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16-Yr-Old Eneli Jefimova Hits 1:03.79 Estonian Record In SCM 100 Breast

Teenage breaststroker Eneli Jefimova of Estonia hit a new lifetime best in the 100m sprint competing at the 2023 Kalev Open.

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Schwarz Tops Wellbrock While Gose Turns Heads In 1500 Free At German SC Championships

Olympic open water champion Florian Wellbrock dove in for the men’s 800m free at the 2023 German Short Course Championships.

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Daniel Wiffen Nabs 1500 Free Victory For Loughborough On Day 1 Of BUCS

Irishman Daniel Wiffen put some points on the board for Loughborough on night one of the 2023 BUCS Short Course Championships.

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Loughborough’s Fleur Lewis Crushes 15:46.15 SCM 1500 Free British Record At BUCS

Fleur Lewis became the fastest British woman of all-time en route to winning the 1500m freestyle at the 2023 BUCS Short Course Championships.

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Chad Le Clos Grabs Double Gold On Day 2 Of German SC Championships

Olympic champion Chad Le Clos topped both the men’s 50m fly and 200m free podiums on day 2 of the 2023 German Short Course Championships.

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European Water Polo Championships To Go Ahead In January 2024 With Two Co-Hosts

The change comes after European Aquatics pulled the event out of Netanya, Israel, in light of the ongoing fighting between Israel and Palestine.

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