Zhilkin, Temnikova Bring Russian Olympic Roster To 22 With One Day Remaining
Maria Temnikova (center) upset Yuliya Efimova to take second and qualify for the Olympic team in the women’s 200 breaststroke.
Andrey Zhilkin Cracks Russian Record With 1:57.50 200 IM
The 26-year-old Zhilkin broke the previous record of 1:58.00 held by Ilya Borodin.
Three-Time 200 BR World Champ Yulia Efimova Misses Olympic Team in the Event
She’s been a staple in the international breaststroke field for a decade, controversial for a history of doping offenses and an unforgettable Rio showdown.
Evgeny Rylov Lowers Own European, Russian 200 Back Records In 1:53.23
In lowering his previous European mark of 1:53.36, Rylov is now the fastest swimmer in the world this year by more than two seconds.
Grace Harvey’s 200 IM Highlights Day 1 of British Para International Meet
Harvey claimed the British and overall World Series event win in the women’s 200 IM multi-class in a time of 3:01.01, amassing some 938 points.
Heemskerk, Van Roon Set For 50 Free Decider In Eindhoven
Things will be getting serious in Eindhoven this weekend, with the meet representing one of the final Olympic qualifying opportunities for Dutch swimmers.
Minakov Puts Up 51.48 100 Fly Prelim To Open Day 6 of Russian Trials
19-year-old Andrei Minakov paced the men’s 100 fly heats in a time of 51.48, falling just over a tenth shy of his season-best time.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Men’s 200 breaststroke world champion and world record holder Anton Chupkov will race the final of his best event on Day 5 of the 2021 Russian Olympic Trials.
Minakov, Druzhinin Qualify For Tokyo On Day 5 of Russian Trials
19-year-old Andrei Minakov secured his first Olympic berth after finishing second in the men’s 100 freestyle in Kazan.
Kliment Kolesnikov Downs Russian Record With 47.31 100 Free, Now #10 All-Time
Kolesnikov’s swim breaks the previous record of 47.43, held by Vladislav Grinev, and makes him the 10th-fastest swimmer of all-time.
O’Connor Ponders Next Steps After Withdrawing from British Trials
Olympic silver medalist Siobhan-Marie O’Connor releases statement on her withdrawal from next week’s British Selection Trials.
Zmushka, Vega & Baikova Lower National Records At Russian Olympic Trials
Belarus’ Alina Zmushka smashed her National Record in the 200 breast and got under the FINA ‘A’ cut on Wednesday night in Kazan.
Swimming The Same Event In Five Olympics: A Feat For Few
After qualifying for this summer’s Olympics in the women’s 200 free, Italian legend Federica Pellegrini joins an exclusive club of athletes.
Rylov Cruises To Top Seed, Kolesnikov Drops 200 Back At Day 5 Prelims In Kazan
With Kliment Kolesnikov dropping the event, Evgeny Rylov claimed the top seed by other three seconds in the prelims of the men’s 200 back.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Anna Egorova (pictured) will look to add a second event to her Olympic program in the women’s 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Kazan.
