Ryan & Greene Pre-Selected For Irish Olympic Squad With Policy Revisions
Swim Ireland news: breaststroker Darragh Greene and backstroker Shane Ryan can now both be officially considered for the Olympic Games.
SSPC: The Black Swimmers Association talks “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel”
The new film, “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” will feature scripted scenes combined with real interview footage of 14-25 year olds from the Black community
IOC Expected to Block Italian Flag, Anthem from Tokyo2020 Olympics
Barring a last-minute change of heart by the Italian government, the IOC is expected to bar the Italian flag and national anthem from the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
High-Level International Meets For February 2021
British swimmers Adam Peaty & James Guy look to race at the Manchester International, one of many Olympic-qualifying meets on the schedule for February 2021.
2021 McCullagh International Postponed To After Olympics
Swim Ireland and Swim Ulster have announced the postponement of this year’s McCullagh International due to coronavirus concerns.
Toussaint & Kamminga Go Sub-Minute To Finish Up Flanders
The 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet concluded today in Belgium, with Femke Heemskerk, Arno Kamminga and more in the water to flex their racing muscles.
Amid Shortage In Pool Availability, RFEN Eyes Reviving Several Key Venues
Resulting from a pool shortage for Madrid-based swimmers partly caused by the pandemic, RFEN is eyeing the revival of several key locations.
Thomas Ceccon Breaks Italian Record in 50 Fly in Verona
Ceccon, best known as a backstroker, broke the Italian Record in the 50 fly at a regional meet in Verona this weekend.
Flanders: Kamminga Tops Koch, Heemskerk Posts Season-Best 100 Free
Day 1 of the 2021 Flanders Qualification Meet saw big guns Arno Kamminga, Marco Koch and Femke Heemskerk among its top tier of talent.
Italy Cancels National Youth Championships, Confirms Date for National Meet
Following the tightening of restrictions across the country, the Italian Swimming Federation has announced that the Youth Criteria meet is canceled.
Jérémy Stravius Entered To Swim This Weekend In Nantes, France
Jérémy Stravius is set to make his return to the pool this weekend. The two time Olympian is entered as top seed in the 50/100 free as well as the 50 back.
Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex di Giorgio Given 8 Month Doping Ban
Alex di Giorgio, who swam on Italian relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given an 8 month doping suspension.
World Record Holder Ilya Shymanovich Addresses Dolphin Kick Controversy
World record holder Ilya Shymanovich of Belarus speaks exclusively to SwimSwam regarding his ISL success, training environment and controversial technique.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update — Men’s 400 Medley Relay
Adam Peaty leads Great Britain at the top of the rankings in the 400 Medley Relay. USA and Russia are close behind in the chase for the gold.
British Swimming Officially Confirms First 4 Names For Tokyo 2020 Squad
Informally known since December’s release of British Swimming’s revised selection policy, the first 4 members of the Olympic squad have been made official.
