Tarasevich Snags Olympic-Worthy 100 Back Time At Russian C’ships
Check out some of the quick swims being thrown down by both men and women in Kazan at this year’s Russian Championships.
17-Year-Old Borodin Hits 1:58.00 200 IM Russian National Record
17-year-old Ilya Borodin broke through the 2:00 barrier big time in the men’s 200m IM, establishing a new Russian record in the process.
Chupkov Clips Own Russian Record In LCM 100 Breast – 58.83
While competing on day 2 of the 2020 Russian Championships, Anton Chupkov busted out the fastest 100m breaststroke swim of his life en route to gold.
Emre Sakci Snatches European Record, Becomes #3 All-Time In Men’s 50 Breast
Sakci threw down a time of 25.50 to break Vladimir Morozov’s European Record and come within a quarter-second of the world record.
SwimSwam Podcast: Tom Shields’ Mental Clinic on Racing Dressel, le Clos
Shields notes the importance of racing this much, saying historically he feels he’s had his best springs/summers when he’s raced well and a lot in the fall
Majerski Flies To Double Gold At Grand Prix Polish Cup
20-year-old Jakub Majerski impressed over the weekend at the 2020 Grand Prix Polish Cup, taking the 100m and 200m butterfly races.
Despite Chierighini & Miressi, Centurions’ Mixed Relay Needs Back Half Help
Ranking the lead-off and subsequent splits of the mixed free relay reveal strengths and weaknesses among the contenders.
Shane Ryan Keeps His Irish Record-Breaking Streak Going In Budapest
Toronto Titan Shane Ryan was breaking records and taking names this weekend while competing in match #3 of the International Swimming League (ISL) season 2.
Gorbenko Shaves .15 Off 100 IM Israeli National Record
17-year-old Anastasia Gorbenko ripped another Israeli national record en route to placing 2nd in the women’s 100m IM in Budapest.
15-Year-Old Chikunova Downs Efimova’s 50 Breast Russian Junior Record
15-year-old Evgenia Chikunova stole the spotlight on night 1 of the 2020 Russian Championships, posting a new Russian Junior Record in the 50m breast.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
