Europe

As Russian COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Highs, LEN Implements Strict Protocols

Russia is facing the highest (official) spike in COVID-19 cases in its history, and LEN has implemented strict protocols for this week’s European Championships.

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2021 European Short Course Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live results as we get into the first day of racing at the 2021 European Short Course Swimming Championships.

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Italy’s Michele Lamberti Hits 22.91 Italian Record In 50 Back, 50.17 100 Fly

During the first session of the 2021 European Short Course Championships, Italy’s Lambreti posted 2 top 3 swims just moments apart.

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Anastasiia Kirpichnikova Hits Russian 800 Freestyle NR With 8:08.44 Prelim Swim

During the first session of Short Course Euros, Kirpichnikova managed to shave 2 seconds off her own former Russian record in the event.

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Everything You Need To Know About The 2021 Short Course European Championships

Click here for all the links and all the information you’ll want to read ahead of the 2021 European Short Course Swimming Championships.

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After Not Racing Regular Season, Katinka Remains on Iron Roster for ISL Playoff

Katinka Hosszu was a presence in the team box throughout the ISL regular season, but didn’t actually swim any races for the league’s #8 team.

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Ilaria Cusinato Pulls Out Of European Short Course C’Ships Due To Health

22-year-old Ilaria Cusinato of Italy will no longer be racing at the 2021 European Short Course Championships which kick off tomorrow in Kazan, Russia.

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Top 5 Women’s Races To Watch At 2021 European Short Course C’Ships

The 2021 European Short Course Championships begin tomorrow so let’s take a look at the top 5 women’s races to watch in Kazan.

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278,000 €, Plus Record Bonuses Up For Grabs At 2021 Short Course Euros

Since the LEN started giving out cash awards in 2017, Kliment Kolesnikov has topped the prize money rankings at both editions of the meet.

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Bilis And Liukkonen Pull Out Of Short Course Euros, Morozov Drops 100 IM

Lithuania’s Simonas Bilis and Ari-Pekka Liukkonen of Finland have both dropped their respective events at the upcoming meet in Kazan, Russia.

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James Guy Expected to Join Energy Standard for ISL Playoffs

James Guy, who struggled last season for London Roar, is expected to make his Energy Standard debut in the 2021 ISL playoffs.

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Adam Peaty in the Bottom Two of Strictly Come Dancing Week 6 (Video)

Olympic champion Adam Peaty’s score of 29 leaves his safety in the competition and potential return for the ISL playoffs in the hands of the public vote.

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Matthew Clay, Adam Barrett, and Jane Asher (x5) Break Masters World Records

Adam Barrett (above) broke the 25-29 World Record in the 100 fly, but 90-year-old Jane Asher went on an incredible 5-record-run in Ponds Forge this weekend.

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McKeon, Sates, Toussaint, Shields Earn Over $100k From FINA 2021 World Cup

Emma McKeon and Matt Sates each collected $100,000 USD bonuses for being the top scoring woman and man throughout the 4-meet series.

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Top 5 Men’s Races To Watch At 2021 European Short Course C’Ships

The 2021 European Short Course Championships are almost upon us, so let’s build the hype with the top 5 men’s races to watch in Kazan.

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