10% of Pools In Ireland Permanently Closed, According To New Report
Lockdown and pool closures have caused huge financial losses for Swim Ireland, with new restrictions now causing more changes to the competition plan for 2020
Mic’d Up With Crawley Swimming Club’s Coach Will Philpot
England’s Crawley Swimming Club recently ‘mic’d up’ Head Coach Will Philpot, giving us a glimpse into the coaching style that drives the club forward.
Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex Di Giorgio Tests Positive for Banned Substance
The 30-year old freestyler, who represented Italy on relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given a temporary suspension.
Top Lithuanian Junior Sprinter Jokūbas Keblys Commits to Florida State for 2022
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Russian Olympic Trials Scheduled for April 3-9 in the 2021 Draft Calendar
The All-Russian Swimming Federation has drafted the 2021 racing calendar, with the Russian Olympic Trials set for April 3-9.
SwimSwam Podcast: Fred Bousquet Explains Why Super Suits Were Good for Swimming
Bousquet admits that swimming now is “purer”, but he still thinks the super suits added an interesting dynamic to the sport.
A Second Look At Rio Medalists Not Heading To Tokyo – Men’s Edition
With the next Summer Olympic Games postponed until 2021, let’s revisit our list of medalists from Rio who are most likely leaving a void in their events.
European Record Holder Mie Nielsen Of Denmark Retires
Danish Olympian Mie Nielsen has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, hanging up her goggles at the age of 24.
8 ISL Teams Announce Captains for the 2020 Season
After leading Energy Standard to the 2019 ISL league title, Chad le Clos (left) and Sarah Sjostrom (right) return as captains fo 2020.
Beyond The Lane Lines: That Michael Gunning Grind
Catch up with some of the latest swimming stories from around the web, including an intimate look at Michael Gunning’s daily grind.
Shkurdai Torches 50 Free Personal Best In Brest
17-year-old Anastasiya Shkurdai competed in her native nation of Belarus over the weekend, taking on a packed schedule across the two-day affair.
Watch How David Popovici Ripped 49.26 100 Free At 16 Years Of Age
Meet your Monday motivation in the form of 16-year-old David Popovici of Romania putting up a menacing 49.26 LCM 100 freestyle.
Straight Off High Altitude, Isabel Gose Cracks 33-Year-Old Age Record
Straight off of a high-altitude training camp, European Junior Champion Isabel Gose fired off a new German Age Record in the women’s 400m freestyle.
SwimSwam Podcast: Beryl Gastaldello on Developing Her Methods of Sprint Speed
Beryl says she spends 3-4 daily at the gym. It’s not all lifting, but it is all putting her body in situations that ultimately make her a better athlete.
Faster Than Dressel At 16, Popovici (ROU) Hits Lifetime Best 49.26 100 Free
While competing at his national championships, Romania’s David Popovici nailed a huge lifetime best of 49.26 in the LCM 100 freestyle at just 16 years of age.
