FINA Pulls 2022 World Junior Swimming Championships Out of Russia
FINA has pulled August’s World Junior Swimming Championships out of Kazan, Russia, after the Russian Army invaded Ukraine last week.
Ukraine Swimming Federation Publishes Letter to FINA on World Championships
“Ukrainian athletes are forced to defend their homes and families and cannot train or compete solely because of the inhumane actions of the Russian and Belarusian governments.”
Michael Andrew Takes On Tough Triple At Altitude On Copa Heller Cup Day 2
The Copa Heller Cup continued in Mexico, with swimmers such as Michael Andrew and Arno Kamminga not only battling each other but also the attitude.
Katinka Hosszu Wins Copa Heller Cup 400 IM In 4:56.99
The individual events of the 4th Copa Heller Cup quietly kicked off in Mexico yesterday, with the likes of Katinka Hosszu of Hungary racing.
GBR’s Medi Harris Busts Out Another Sub-Minute 100 Backstroke
The 2022 McCullagh International meet continued with day two in Bangor, highlighted by another big backstroke performance from Medi Harris.
Reports: FINA Has Already Decided to Move World Championships from Russia
Multiple reports, including one from the Danish Swimming Federation, claim that FINA has already decided to move two World Championship meets this year from Russia.
Ukraine Swimmer Andriy Govorov: “I’m Not a Soldier, I Don’t Know How to Fight”
Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Govorov says that he has not been trained to fight, so pushing for political change in the world is what he has to offer Ukraine now.
FINA Pulls Some Competitions from Russia; No Movement on Worlds Yet
FINA has pulled hosting duties for upcoming water polo, diving, and artistic swimming competitions from Russia, but are taking a wait-and-see approach about the two planned World Championship events.
High-Level International Meets For March 2022
Multi-Olympic medalist Duncan Scott is entered in the Edinburgh International Swim Meet slated for March. See what other meets are on the agenda.
Swimmers’ Alliance Critical of FINA, ISL For Lack of Involvement In Scheduling
The International Swimmers’ Alliance has called to have more athlete participation in the scheduling decisions made for the global swimming calendar.
Ukrainian Swimmer Sergii Shevtsov: “Life Changed in 48 Hours”
23-year old Ukrainian Olympian Sergii Shevtsov lives in Ukraine with his wife, where he said he could hear aircraft and bombs throughout the day on Wednesday.
FINA Must Remove 2022 World Championships from Russia After Ukraine Invasion
Ukraine couldn’t trust Vladimir Putin. FINA shouldn’t either.
Tes Schouten Lowers Own Dutch 200 Breast Record In Amsterdam
While competing on day one of the 2022 Amsterdam Swim Meet, Tes Schouten produced a new lifetime best and Dutch national record in the women’s 200m breast.
Medi Harris, Freya Anderson Kick Off McCullagh Int’l With Solid Wins
Two-time European Short Course champion Freya Anderson was among the day one racers at the 2022 McCullagh International in Ireland.
2022 McCullagh Int: Tom Dean, Duncan Scott, Freya Anderson Among Entrants
The 2022 McCullagh International kicks off tomorrow in Bangor and, based on the psych sheets, is a veritable who’s who of British and Irish swimming.
