Kolesnikov Hits 21.89, Kameneva Clocks 24.52 50 Free At Day 7 Prelims In Kazan
Kliment Kolesnikov became the seventh Russian to break 22 seconds in the men’s 50 freestyle, tying for sixth in the world this season in 21.89.
Heemskerk Stakes Claim On 50 Free OLY Berth With 24.28 Lifetime Best
Dutch swimmer Femke Heemskerk busted out the fastest 50m free of her life in pursuit of Olympic qualification for this summer’s Games.
Croenen Lowers Own Belgian Record In 100 Fly Eindhoven Prelims
The stakes are high in Eindhoven, with Olympic qualification on the line. Louis Croenen is taking advantage of the racing opportunity in the men’s 100 fly.
2021 Stockholm Open Day One: Felix Auboeck Nails 3:44.51 400 FR, Now World #3
Austrian Felix Auboeck improved from a 3:48.04 season best to a 3:44.51, just missing his own national record. He now ranks 3rd in the world this season.
Dutch Olympian Joeri Verlinden Pulled from Eindhoven Olympic Qualifier
Two-Time Dutch Olympian Joeri Verlinden will miss this weekend’s Olympic qualifying meet after testing positive for coronavirus, in spite of a later negative test.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Reigning two-time world champion Yuliya Efimova will face Evgeniia Chikunova, the #1 swimmer in the world this season, in the women’s 200 breast final.
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.
