Europe

London Roar Hit With Mass Aussie Withdrawal From ISL Season 2

A huge chunk of London Roar has departed, as the team announced that its Aussie constituents have pulled out of ISL season.

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Shane Ryan Heads Up Top Tier Of Swim Ireland’s Performance Squads

Multi-international medalist Shane Ryan heads up the top tier of Swim Ireland’s just-announced national performance squads for the 2020-21 season.

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Kroniger & Steiger Split Breaststroke Races At Bochum Challenge

German national record holder Jessica Steiger was back in the water for the first time in months, shaking off those competition cobwebs.

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Young Blood Infused Across ISL Rosters For Season 2

Several new faces have the potential to shine brightly during season 2 of the International Swimming League (ISL) competitions.

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Olympian Krapyvina Pulls Out Mid-Swim As Kirpichnikova Takes 10k Title

First-timer in the open water, Anastasia Kirpichnikova got it done for gold at the Russian Open Water National Championships.

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KNZB Publishes Complete Selection Policy Roadmap For 2021-2024

The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) has published its entire qualification policy set for elite international competitions spanning 2021-2024.

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Introducing Adam’s Baby Boy: George-Anderson Adetola Peaty

Deep breaths for reigning Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty as he and girlfriend Eirianedd Munro (Eiri) welcomed their son into the world.

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What Separates Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri From the 1500 Free World Record?

What separates italian Gregorio Paltrinieri from the 1500 free World Record? Let’s compare the European Record set in Rome this summer with 2019 Worlds.

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World Championships Bronze Medalist Péter Holoda Joins Coach Shane Tusup

Péter Holoda, who swam collegiately at Auburn, will train under American-Hungarian coach Shane Tusup toward the Tokyo Olympics.

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Euro Jr. Champion Tatiana Belonogoff Gets Approval to Represent Russia

Belonogoff (center) represented Great Britain, where she’s lived her whole life, when she won gold at the 2018 European Junior Swimming Championships.

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World Championship Silver Medalist Benedetta Pilato Joins Energy Standard (ISL)

Pilato was the World Championship silver medalist in the 50 breaststroke in 2019 at just 14-years old. She is a late addition for the defending ISL champions Energy Standard.

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25 British Swimmers Infiltrate 6 Teams For ISL Season 2

Luke Greenbank is just one of many British swimmers ready to take on ISL season 2, with the nation represented on 6 of the 10 squads.

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New German Swimming Competitions will be Held Starting September 26

After taking a month off, German swimmers are gearing up for their first competitions, set for the end of September at each of the federal bases.

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Belarusian Athletes Form Association in Response to Government Actions

Following recent protests surrounding the country’s election on Aug. 9, athletes and officials have formed the Free Association of Athletes of Belarus.

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Swim Ireland’s Return To Water Video Tribute Will Move You

“It’s been lonely…so quiet…so calm…so empty.” This description of Swim Ireland’s Return to Water connects with aquatic athletes on all levels.

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