Chikunova, Sorokina & Klepikova Lower Russian Junior Records On Day 3 In Kazan
Anastasia Sorokina (center) broke the Russian Junior Record in the women’s 200 IM semi-finals in a time of 2:12.90.
Alina Zmushka Lowers Own Belarusian 100 Breast Record In Kazan
Competing at the Russian Olympic Trials, Zmushka clocked 1:07.37 in the women’s 100 breast prelims to extinguish her previous national record of 1:07.51
Pernille Blume In Denmark, Out of the Pool, Recovering from COVID-19
Olympic gold medalist Pernille Blume returned to Denmark 2 weeks ago without explanation, but now reveals that she has been recovering from COVID-19.
Kirpichnikova, Surkova & Egorova Carry Momentum At Day 3 Prelims In Kazan
Arina Surkova followed up her 100 butterfly victory by claiming the top spot int he women’s 50 fly prelims on Day 3 of the Russian Olympic Trials.
Marie Pietruschka Earns German Olympic Consideration With 1:58.33 200 Free
Pietruschka was just off Germany’s Olympic cut in the 200 freestyle but has earned consideration to swim the event in the form of the 4×200 relay.
All The Links You Need For OLY Qualifying Meets For Week Of April 5th
Get your coffee brewing now to help you keep up with all of the intense international racing action taking place this upcoming week.
Six Names Added To Russian Olympic Team On Day 2 of Trials In Kazan
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Anton Chupkov earned a second straight Olympic berth after placing second in the 100 breast on Day 2 of the Russian Trials.
Anna Egorova Clocks 4:04.10 To Down Russian Record In 400 Free
The 22-year-old Egorova qualified for her first Olympic team in 4:04.10, smashing the previous Russian Record of 4:06.01 set by Veronika Andrusenko in 2019.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Kirill Prigoda comes in as the top seed in the men’s 100 breaststroke on Day 2 of the 2021 Russian Olympic Trials.
Franceschi, Carraro, and Razzetti Bring Italy Up To 13-Strong Olympic Roster
Martina Carraro (100 breast) and Alberto Razzetti (200 IM) set new Italian records to qualify for the Games while Sara Franceschi hit a new PB in the 400 IM.
No New Olympic Qualifiers During Germany’s Heidelberg Day 2 Prelims
While no one managed to hit the Olympic qualification standards, four swimmers did manage to swim under the cut for the 2021 European Championships.
Kolesnikov Blasts 52.44 100 Back Best Time In Prelims At Russian Trials
Kliment Kolesnikov now ranks 13th all-time in the men’s 100 backstroke.
Fabian Schwingenschlogl Goes Sub-59, Breaks German 100 Breast Record
Three swimmers have been added today to Germany’s squad for Tokyo 2020 Games, bringing the team up to a total of eleven.
German Olympic Gold Medalist Ursula Happe Dies at 94
German swimmer Ursula Happe, the 1956 Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 200 meter breaststroke, died on March 26 at the age of 94
Alberto Razzetti Shatters Own Italian Record with 1:57.13 200 IM
Razzatti snapped his own Italian Record in the event, taking nearly a full second off the 1:58.09 that he swam to set the record back in August of 2020.
