Russia Will Compete as “ROC” at Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022 Olympics
Russia will be competing as the ROC or the Russian Olympic Committee at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Danas Rapsys Out-Touches Simonas Bilis In 100 Free At Lithuanian Winter Champs
Despite Simonas Bilis’ lead at the 50 mark, Danas Rapsys managed to power through and get his hand on the first in the men’s 100 freestyle.
German OW National Coach Lurz Resigns After Allegations of Sexual Assault
Stefan Lurz resigned from his position as the German national open water coach on Friday following allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and bullying.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Volunteer Medical Staff For Olympics In Short Supply
Catch up on additional stories from around the globe, including news on the medical situation of the Olympic Games, in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Select Athletes Only to Compete in Replacement Irish National Team Trials
The Irish National Team Trials will replace the formerly slated 2021 Irish Open Swimming Championships, with only select Performance athletes invited to race
13 Year Old Sylvia Statkevičius Hits 2:06.13 200 Free At Lithuanian Champs
Sylvia Statkevičius opened up the 2021 Lithuanian Winter Swimming Championships with a new PB and national 14-year-old and under record in the 200 freestyle.
Milak Picks Up Three More Wins in Budapest
200 Butterfly World Record holder Kristof Malik won five events during the two-day meet in Budapest that featured many of Hungary’s top swimmers.
15-Year Old Sasha Gatt Breaks Maltese National Record in 400 Free by 5 Seconds
15-year old Sasha Gatt (above) has re-broken her own Maltese National Record in the 400 meter free, taking 5 seconds off her old mark done in October.
Rapsys And Bilis Among Those Set To Race At Lithuanian Champs This Week
Danas Rapsys and Simonas Bilis are among those preparing to compete as many of Lithuania’s top swimmers converge in Klaipėda this week.
Rafaela Azevedo Ties Portuguese 50 Back Record
19-year-old Rafaela Azevedo made some waves over the weekend while racing at her Portuguese National Team Evaluation Competition.
Kristof Milak Wins Two Events at Day 1 of Hungarian Olympic Prep Meet
The Hungarian Swim Association is putting on a special meet this week to provide Hungarian swimmers with chance to race long course.
Ranomi Kromowidjojo on the Importance of Self-Development as a Pro Swimmer
Ranomi is a big proponent of self-development outside of the pool and staying balanced as a swimmer with other interests or things you can turn to
Smits Lowers Own Belgian 50 Backstroke Record
19-year-old Jade Smits raced at the 2021 Open Flemish Qualification Meet over the weekend, breaking her own 50m back record.
Coronavirus Pauses Jonas Deichmann’s World Triathlon in Turkey
After breaking the world record for the longest unassisted swim (450km) in December, Jonas Deichmann’s cycling route was blocked by Turkey’s closed borders.
India, The Phillipines, Lithuania, Denmark Say Tokyo Hopefuls Will Get Vaccine
The news comes as the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination for athletes and staff headed to Tokyo becomes more of a political hot-button
