Leon Marchand Clocks 4:07.81 500 Free To Become #5 Performer Of All-Time
Marchand continues to show his versatility, having nation-leading times in all four strokes, as well as in both IM events.
Ukraine Threatens Boycott of Paris 2024; IOC Warns of Olympic Charter Violation
Ukraine and the IOC appear to be at odds as the organization explores a path for Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris 2024.
Apostolos Siskos Swims 1:56.79 in 200 Back, Less Than a Tenth from the Greek Record
Apostolos Siskos broke the Greek Junior Record in the 200 backstroke on Friday afternoon in Thesaloniki, and very nearly got the national record too.
Peaty Posts 59.57 100 Breast, Dean Hits 1:46.33 200 Free In Southport
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty got his 2023 racing year off right with victories in the 50m and 100m breaststroke races down under.
2024 World Aquatics Championships Will Offer $5.6 Million+ in Prize Money
Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan led all earners with more than $100,000 in prize money at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
Jack Laugher Wins Springboard Gold On Day 2 of British National Diving Cup
Laugher took the gold medal on his final dive with a Forward 2 ½ Somersault 3 Twist Pike, putting him 50 points clear of runner-up Ross Haslam.
LEN Announces Nominees for 2022 European Swimmers of the Year Awards
Kristof Milak is one of three World Record breakers nominated for the 2022 LEN European Male Swimmer of the Year. Public vote is open through February 10.
Swim England CEO Retires Amid Controversy
Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson has announced her retirement effective at the end of 2023 but her departure is not without controversy.
Ireland’s Butterfly Record Holder Brendan Hyland Announces Retirement
Ireland’s national record holder in the men’s 200m fly and 200m IM, Brendan Hyland, has revealed his retirement decision.
Irish Swimmer Jordan Sloan Announces Retirement
Irish freestyle specialist Jordan Sloan has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at the age of twenty-nine.
IOC Rejects “Defamatory” Criticism From Ukraine Regarding Potential Russian Participation In Paris
The International Olympic Committee rejected accusations that by considering allowing Russians to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics it was promoting the war.
British Stars Entered In Southport Olympic Prep Meet
Olympic champion in the men’s 200m freestyle, Tom Dean, is heading up a British squad competing at a local Australian meet this weekend.
High-Level International Meets For February 2023
Daiya Seto of Japan will most likely be competing in February at the annual Kirara Cup. Check out the other meets on the calendar for the upcoming month.
Peaty & Hopkin Among Brits Training On Australia’s Gold Coast
British Olympic champion Adam Peaty is spending time down under, taking on a training camp on the Gold Coast before his next meet.
Sophie Hansson Downs Ruta Meilutyte Record En Route To Euro Meet Gold
Sweden’s Sophie Hansson took down a Ruta Meilutyte competition record en route to 100m breast gold at the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet.
