Europe

Louise Hansson on First ISL Competition: “I was really nervous” (Video)

The top 2 finishers in this 100 fly were both rookies, as Toronto Titans’ Louise Hansson got it done to finish first for 10.0 points

  Comment First!

Anton McKee Breaks Icelandic, Nordic Records in 100 Breaststroke

Anton McKee made his ISL debut this weekend with new Icelandic and Nordic Records in both the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke.

  Comment First!

Italy Re-closes Indoor Pools, Gyms; Elites Athletes Allowed to Continue Work

Elite sports training and competitions of a “national interest” can continue behind closed doors with coronavirus safety protocols in place.

  2 Comments

Spanish swimmer Paula Juste tests positive for COVID-19, altering group’s plans

Spanish swimmer Paula Juste, who trains with Fred Vergnoux’s group, tested yesterday positive for COVID-19, altering the group’s training program.

  Comment First!

Anastasia Gorbenko Breaks Another European Junior Record at ISL

In 3 days of competition in the 2020 ISL season, 17-year old Anastasia Gorbenko has broken 4 Israeli National Records and 2 European Junior Records.

  12 Comments

Federica Pellegrini Considers Retirement if Italy Returns to Corona Lockdown

World Record holder and Olympic gold medalist Federica Pellegrini is mulling the future with the possibility of a new lockdown coming in Italy.

  27 Comments

Shane Ryan Hits Irish NR In 100 Fly As A Toronto Titan

While competing in match #3 of ISL season 2, Toronto Titans’ team member Shane Ryan nailed a new Irish national record in the men’s 100m fly.

  1 Comment

European Junior Championships Medalist Gal Cohen Groumi Commits to Michigan

Gal Cohen Groumi, who was the fastest leg on Israel’s Olympic-qualifying 800 free relay, has committed to the University of Michigan.

  6 Comments

Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Australia Looks For New Broadcast Home

Catch up on swim happenings from around the world in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Australia, Germany and more.

  5 Comments

High-Level International Meets For November 2020

Take a look at the meets we have lined up for November 2020, with International Swiming League (ISL) action coming to a head.

  1 Comment

London Roar’s Toussaint Changes Course To Stay In Budapest

“I feel safe and feeling very fortunate to be able to compete at a very high level. I think I won’t have this opportunity anywhere else before the Olympics.”

  7 Comments

Toronto Titans & Tokyo Frog Kings Arrive In Budapest (Photos)

Here come the Toronto Titans and Tokyo Frog Kings into the ISL mix, as both squads are arriving and getting acclimated in Budapest.

  9 Comments

Chupkov, Minakov Headline Russian Swimming C’ships

The 2020 Russian Swimming Championships are slated to get underway on October 25th, with more than 700 swimmers lined up to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

  Comment First!

Russian Paralympic Swimmers In COVID-19 Isolation

Russian Paralympic swimmers and coaches are in isolation on Sakhalin after a coach returned a positive COVID-19 test during at training camp.

  Comment First!

SwimSwam Podcast: Andreas Vazaios on Dominant First ISL Match with London Roar

Vazaios gives a candid look at life in the ISL bubble, what he likes/dislikes about the situation, and what he’s learned from being on the London Roar so far.

  1 Comment