NatWest Island Games: Shalamon & Hanlon Among Multiple Event Winners
Kara Hanlon was one of the multiple event winners at this year’s NatWest Island Games that concluded on Friday, July 12th.
Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships
Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.
Russian Swimmer Kristina Vershinina Suspended by RUSADA
Kristina Vershinina, who represented Russia at the 2017 World University Games, had already completed her 6 month suspension by the time it was announced.
Betting Odds Released For Men’s 100 Freestyle At World Championships
Betting odds have come out for the men’s 100 freestyle at the World Championships, with Caeleb Dressel (-150) the favorite over Kyle Chalmers (+162).
Andrea Vergani Expected to Race at World Championships after Marijuana Test
Vergani was the #1-ranked swimmer in the world in the 50 free at the time of his April suspension; he is expected to be cleared to compete in Gwangju.
Duncan Scott Named BUCS Sportsman Of The Year
Duncan Scott earned 3 individual titles at the British Championships this past April and now has been named BUCS Sportsman of the Year.
Poland’s Pawel Juraszek Tested Positive, Wins Appeal, Will Compete In Gwangju
Poland’s National Record Pawel Juraszek tested positive for a banned substance back in March, but won an appeal in order to compete in Gwangju.
2019 World Champs Previews: Kalisz Seeks USA’s 9th-Straight Title in 200 IM
Kalisz, who swept the IM events in Budapest, is currently ranked 9th in the world for 2019 with a 1:57.68 from the TYR Pro Swim Series.
Sarah Sjostrom Enters 5 Events, Including 200 Free, at 2019 World Championships
The entry doesn’t guarantee that Sjostrom will swim it, but it does provide the possibility that the 2016 Olympic silver medalist will race it in Gwangju.
2019 Denmark LC Champs Day 1: 18 and Unders Claim Multiple Event Titles
Nicklas Pedersen and Lucas Strobek were among many junior swimmers that proved their worth during the Day 1 finals.
Still No Deal Between Australian Broadcasters And FINA For World C’ships Airing
A deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters concerning the presenting of the FINA World Championships has still yet to be struck.
Wasick & Wojdack Head Up Polish Roster For Gwangju
The Polish Swimming Federation has released its roster for the 2019 World Championships, whose swimming competition kicks off just over a week from now.
Great Britain Names Roster For European Youth Olympic Festival
Katie Shanahan already took 400m IM bronze in Kazan last week at European Juniors, but she’s also now heading to Baku for the EYOF.
Fresh off National Records, Levterov and Yanchev Will Race at Bulgarian Open
Two of the countries best swimmers are heading straight from the European Junior Championships in Kazan to the Bulgarian Open this week.
Katharine Berkoff on WUGs 100 Back Record, Italy as Host (Video)
Berkoff never looked back after the turn, eventually crashing into the wall in a best time of 59.29, lowering the meet record from her 59.57 prelims swim
