Kira Toussaint Lowers Own Dutch 100 Back NR at World Cup
Kira Toussaint continues to chip away at her 100m back Dutch national record, lowering it further on day 2 of the World Cup in Kazan.
Watch Sjostrom’s 2 World Cup Records Produced In Kazan
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been on fire in Kazan at the first stop of the 2018 World Cup series. Watch how she takes both the 50m free and 50m fly in new series records.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Finals: Efimova Is Automatic
Russia’s Yuliya Efimova looked at ease in tonight’s 100m breast, clocking a time that was within striking distance of what she produced at this year’s European Championships.
Another Day, Another World Cup Record for Sjostrom
A new 50m fly World Cup Record makes it her 2nd series record in 2 days for Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.
Morozov Crushes Another World Cup Record, This Time 50 Back
Russia’s Vlad Morozov is a sprinting machine in Kazan.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Prelims: Andrew Snags 2 Top Seeds
Michael Andrew continued his speedy ways in Kazan, taking two top seeds on day 2.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 1 Finals: Hosszu’s Monster Schedule
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was back to form in Kazan, taking on a 4-event night at the World Cup.
2018 FINA World Cup: Morozov Cranks Out 21.49 50 Free World Cup Record
Vlad Morozov came within .05 of his own Russian National Record with a 21.49 50m freestyle in Kazan tonight.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan: Sjostrom Rocks 23.83 Series Record
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom cranks out a new World Cup record of 23.83 in the women’s 50m freestyle, registering the 8th fastest performance ever in the event.
World Cup Kazan Day 1 Prelims: Sjostrom, Chupkov Take Their Places
The first stop of the first FINA World Cup cluster kicked off in Kazan this morning, with this 3-day meet taking place in long course meters. Although the overall number of entrants was on the slim side, several big stars took to the Aquatic Palace to chase some cash and earn points towards the overall World Cup title.
Chad le Clos Spends 2 Weeks in Italy with Italian Jr. Record Holders
Le Clos and his coach Andrea di Nino spent 2 weeks training in Ostia, alongside 2 Italian Junior Record holders and Youth Olympians.
Butterfly Worlds Collide As Ikee Joins Sjostrom In Turkey Next Month
Two of the fastest butterfliers in the world, Rikako Ikee of Japan and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden, are set to train together in Turkey this fall.
Olympic Silver Medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn Announces Retirement
British Olympic medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn has announced his retirement.
2018 World Cup Series Kicks Off In Kazan With Olympic Star Power
Belgium’s Olympic silver medalist Pieter Timmers will be making his racing debut in Kazan after having to withdraw from this year’s European Championships due to illness.
La Rocca Out, Vyatchanin In At NC ALP’38 As Elite Athletes Fume
There’s a shake-up happening at the elite French training hub NAUTIC CLUB ALP’38, as Head Coach Guy La Rocca was suddenly removed from his position, while former Russian-turned-American-national-teamer Arkady Vyatchanin steps in to take over the role.
