Women’s Water Polo: Israel Upsets France, Greece Edges Hungary on Day 1 of Euros
The 2022 European Water Polo Championships kicked off with six women’s matches on Saturday, highlighted by clutch victories from Israel and Greece.
2022 Russian Spartakiad: Ilya Borodin Hits 4:11.81 To Win Men’s 400 IM
After setting a new 400 IM Russian record at the Solidarity Games, 19-year-old Ilya Borodin swam 4:11.81 to easily win gold at the Spartakiad.
Mark Spitz 50 Years After Munich in Docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions”
Mark Spitz’s episode in the docuseries “72 – A Gathering of Champions” drops today. It is live now. See the link at the top of this post.
2022 Russian Spartakiad: Kirill Prigoda Hits 2:07.79 200 BR to Edge Anton Chupkov
The first three days of the Russain Spartakaid are in the books, with many Olympians like Kiril Prigoda (pictured) in attendance.
A Deep Dive Into Romania’s Potential to Build Relays Around David Popovici
By FINA rules, David Popovici is only allowed to swim one leg of a relay. So who else could Romania put around him with a chance at an Olympic final?
Kristof Milak Might Add New Events To His Lineup At Next Year’s Hungarian Nats
In an interview with Hungarian magazine Magyar Nemzet, Milak hinted at was adding more events to his lineup at next year’s Hungarian National Championships.
Legendary English Channel Swimmer Brenda Fisher Dies, Aged 95
Brenda Fisher, famous for her record-setting swim of the English Channel in 1951, passed away August 2nd at the age of 95.
Great Britain Edges Host Italy Atop Diving Medal Table at 2022 European Champs
Great Britain’s 12 diving medals marks its highest total ever at Euros, bettering the country’s previous mark of 11 from 2016 in London.
Popovici, Schmidbauer Crowned First-Ever European Champions in High Diving
Now that high diving is featured in the European and World Championships, several medalists called for the discipline to be added to the Olympics, too.
25K Open Water Race Canceled, Final Rankings Voided at European Championships
After the 25K open water race at the European Championships was canceled due to weather conditions, the final rankings were also voided.
Olympic Diver Says German Swimming Association Ignored Sexual Abuse Complaints
Among those who allegedly ignored complaints is Lutz Buschkow, head coach of the national diving team for the past 20 years, who was temporarily suspended.
Hungarian Richard Marton Makes Major Breakthrough at European Championships
After nearly calling it quits, Richard Marton won silver in the 200 fly at Euros, his first individual medal at a senior championship meet.
University of Bath-Based Swimmers Finish Summer With 45 International Medals
University of Bath swimmers claimed 14 medals at the European Championships, bringing their total from a busy summer up to 45.
Kristof Milak On 100 Fly-200 Free In 15 Minutes: “I Need To Train A Bit More”
Milak speaks about his schedule and swimming the 100 fly- 200 free in 15 minutes on day 4 of the European Championships in Rome
SwimSwam Breakdown: Popovici WR, European Highlights, Duel in the Pool
We discuss David Popovici’s surprise world record in the 100 free, the other standouts from European Championships, and the upcoming Duel in the Pool
