Vladislav Grinev Closes out Russian Champs with World-Leading 47.78 100 Free
Grinev was on it from the start, roaring to a blistering 22.72 on the first 50 and was able to tack on a field-leading 25.06 on the 2nd 50.
Ilya Borodin Cracks Russian Record with 4:09.86 400 IM at Russian Championships
The swim makes Borodin the #3 performer in the world this year, and only the 3rd person to have broken 4:10 this year.
Swim Ireland Announce Diving Teams for Summer International Meets
Clare Cryan and Ciara McGing will make up the two-person Irish team heading to Budapest, Hungary for the World Championships in June.
Kolesnikov Posts Another World-Leading 50 BK on Day 4 of Russian Champs
Anton Chupkov roared to victory in the men’s 200 breast today at the 2022 Russian Swimming Championships, blasting a world-leading 2:07.79.
Russian President Putin Calls FINA’s Ban of Evgeny Rylov “Absurd”
Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t see eye to eye with FINA in its decision to suspend Russian Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov.
Daughter of Perished Ukrainian Water Polo Player Reunited With Grandfather
Following the death of Eugine Obedinsky, daughter Kira, 12, was taken by soldiers to a hospital for weeks before finally reuniting with her grandfather.
Kolesnikov Pulls Tough 50 Free, 50 Back Double at Russian Champs, Swims 24.19BK
In a busy session for Kolesnikov, he then turned around and tore to the top time in semifinals of the men’s 50 back, clocking a speedy 24.19.
LEN Charting Path To Offer Athletes Greater Voice, Develop Aquatic Disciplines
LEN has put the wheels in motion to further develop all of its disciplines while also offering an increased voice to the athletes.
Ash Cox Named Interim CEO Of British Swimming
British Swimming has revealed today that the current Director of Legal and Governance for British swimming Ash Cox will take on the interim CEO role.
High-Level International Meets for May 2022
Take a look at the elite international meets coming up for the month of May, with the 2022 FINA World Championships on the horizon.
Malyutin Takes 200 Free with 1:46.44 on Day 2 of Russian Swimming Championships
Controlling his race well, Malyutin split 53.17 on the first 100, which had him flipping 4th at the halfway mark.
Anton Chupkov Clocks 59.43 100 Breast in Semis on Day 1 of Russian Champs
The Russian Swimming Championships kicked off on Sunday in Kazan, featuring the nation’s top swimmers.
FINA Reviewing Whether Evgeny Rylov Competing at Russian Trials Violates Ban
FINA informed SwimSwam that they are aware Rylov is competing in the meet, and have launched an “internal review” to determine whether this violates his ban.
European Record Holder Kira Toussaint Changes Training Base to Knoxville, TN
Dutch backstroke ace and former 50 back World Record holder Kira Toussaint will be returning to train with her former college coach Matt Kredich.
Olympic Champions Milak & Hosszu Headline Hungary’s Worlds Roster
Hungary revealed its 32-strong roster for this year’s World Championships, with a total of 13 rookies making the cut for Budapest.
