Grousset Edges Manaudou in 50 Free Prelims, 22.3 to 22.5, in Nice
Grousset was 22.32, clearing Manaudou by two-tenths (22.55) and another top French sprinter, Clement Mignon (22.89).
Charlotte Bonnet Goes 1:56.9 in 200 Free, Just Off World #3 Time This Year
Bonnet is currently ranked third in the world in this event, and she nearly surpassed that time from the French Elite Nationals in December, a 1:56.65.
Velly Sets French Age Record in 800 FR, Grousset and Manaudou Crack 50 in 100FR
21-year-old Maxime Grousset led the men’s 100 free this morning, going 49.31 to edge out 30-year-old Florent Manaudou (49.67).
Brouard Pops 53.6 100 Back, Desplanches Edges Former WJR-Holder in 4IM in Nice
The future of France’s backstroke battled tonight in the men’s 100 back, as Yohann Ndoye Brouard went a 53.60 lifetime best tonight.
Frenchman Yohann Ndoye Brouard Hits 53.8 100 Back at FFN Nice Day 1 Prelims
This morning, Brouard’s 53.88 was less than a tenth away from his lifetime best, and he’ll battle another young French talent, Mewen Tomac, in the final.
Jimena Perez Lowers Mireia Belmonte’s Spanish National Record In The 5000 Free
A total of two national records and an age group record fell at this year’s edition of Spain’s long-distance national championships.
FFN Golden Tour Nice Preview: Milak, Hosszu and French Stars Converge
Milak threw down a 51.07 in the 100 fly at the Hungarian Championships in December 2020, where he also went a lifetime best 200 free (1:46.68).
Amidst National Lockdowns, Manchester Int’l Meet On Schedule
The Manchester International Swim Meet slated for February 12th-14th has been given the green light, despite national lockdowns.
Spanish Freestyler Victor Martin Roig Commits to Kentucky for 2021-22
Spanish freestyler Victor Martin Roig has announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky for 2021-22.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
WADA Does Not Appeal CAS Sanction on RUSADA Despite Disappointment With Panel
The World Anti-Doping Agency won’t appeal the CAS decision to maintain RUSADA’s international sporting ban at two years.
Speedo Partners with Wigan BEST as UK Swim Club Partnership Programme Grows
Swimmers from Wigan BEST celebrate their new Speedo partnership.
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Arctic Town Launches Bid for 2032 Summer Olympics
Salla, Finland is launching a bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics. The town is using the bid to draw attention to climate change.
Florent Manaudou Reveals the Downside of Being a Superhero
Manaudou hits on training in France pre-Olympics, his free time outside of the water, and what he gained by taking a break after the 2016 Olympic Games.
Serbia, Hungary, Israel Begin Vaccinating Olympic Athletes; Italy Chief Says No
At least 3 nations, including Hungary, have begun inoculating their Olympic athletes for the coronavirus. The head of the Italian Olympic Committee says their athletes won’t jump the line.
