2021 Mare Mostrum Monaco: Hosszu Leads Money Tables With €1450 From 6 Events
The top earner in Monaco was Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, who picked up €1,450 (~$1,771.05 USD) from placing top three in six of her eight events.
Dimitris Markos Becomes Greece’s Newest OLY Qualifier With 7:53.31 800 Free
Securing his ticket to Tokyo, Markus got under 8 minutes for the first time in the 800 free to qualify for his first-ever Olympic squad.
Kregor Zirk Lowers Estonian 200 Free Record Again – Fourth Time In 10 Weeks
Zirk has reset the record four times since the end of March, with this latest showing in Canet bringing the record under 1:47 for the first time (1:46.90).
Therese Alshammar Returns With 25.52 50 Free, Sights Set On 100
Swedish swimming legend Therese Alshammar made her return to the competition pool this week in France with a 25.52 50 freestyle.
Swim Ireland Performance Meet Marks Last Chance Olympic Qualifier
Swim Ireland has announced details concerning the final Olympic qualification opportunity for a select few of the nation’s swimmers.
2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 Prelims Recap
Sarah Sjostrom swam a 24.68 in the 50 free in prelims in her first meet since injuring her elbow in February of this year.
Sarah Sjostrom & Therese Alshammar Will Make Race Returns This Week in Canet
Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjostrom had already announced her plan to return from injury in Canet, but the presence of 43-year old Therese Alshammar is a surprise.
Matt Bowe on What Makes USA Sports Culture Different Than The Rest of the World
Bowe compares the USA to Britain and discusses differences in every stage of upbringing that ultimately lead to performance on a global stage.
Greek Mixed Medley Moves Into 3rd Olympic Wildcard Spot
Apostolos Christou led off in 53.24 to lead the Greeks to a new national record and up to the 3rd Olympic Wildcard position
Austrian National Record-holder Marlene Kahler Commits to USC
Incoming Trojan Marlene Kahler of Austria would have scored in the top-8 of the 500/1650 frees and in the top-16 of the 200 free at 2021 NCAAs.
Thom de Boer Lowers Own Dutch 50 Free National Record – 21.62
Dutch ace Thom de Boer crushed a new national record in the men’s 50m free en route to topping skins at the Mare Nostrum in Monaco.
2021 Mare Nostrum Monaco – Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Butterfly ace Chad le Clos (pictured) will open up this evening’s finals session in the men’s 100 fly after qualifying in 5th place
Hong Kong Women Move Into Third Olympic Wildcard Spot in 400 Medley Relay
Siobhan Haughey split 56.96 on the butterfly leg of the 400 medley as Hong Kong set a new national record of 4:01.77 on Sunday.
Sidlauskas Hits 200 Breast PB To Close Out Lithuanian C’ships
Lithuania’s Andrius Sidlauskas collected gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke to close out his nation’s championships this weekend.
Grueling Schedule For Hosszu, Sub-Minute 100 Back For Toussaint In Monaco
Dutch national record holder Kira Toussaint posted the quickest prelim time in the women’s 100m back on day 2 of Mare Nostrum in Monaco.
