Europe

Köhler Wins Twice, Heintz Drops World #2 200 IM in Bergen

Germany was well represented yesterday in Bergen, with Sarah Köhler swimming to two wins and Philip Heintz putting down the #2 time in the world in the 200 IM.

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9 German swimmers cracked standards for European Championships so far

The clock is ticking for the German swimmers because the qualification period for the European LC Championships 2018 will expire…

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Duncan Scott Breaks Scottish Record for Commonwealth Games Medals

Scott’s 6 medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games are the most ever won by a Scottish swimmer in a single games.

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2018 Eindhoven Cup Day 2: Germans Produce On Dutch Soil

German’s Christian Diener won the 50m backstroke tonight in Eindhoven, while 3 of his teammates completed a 200m fly sweep.

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Russia Announces Qualifying Criteria for 2018 European Championships

Vlad Morozov’s 50 back win in 2014 was Russia’s last European title in long course.

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Vladimir Morozov to Race 50, 100 Free at Russian Nationals

The former USC swimmer raced to a fourth place finish in the 50 free at the 2017 Budapest World Championships.

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Dutchman Bas Takken Takes Down Silverman’s S10 1500 Free World Record

Dutch para swimmer Bas Takken took down the men’s S10 1500m freestyle record held by American Ian Silverman.

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2018 Eindhoven Cup Day 1: Toussaint & Kamminga Lower Dutch Records

While competing in Eindhoven tonight, Kira Toussaint lowered her own newly-minted 100m backstroke Dutch national record from just days ago.

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Sarah Sjöström Kicks Off Bergen Swim Festival with 53.1 100 FR

That’s just off her season best of 52.77, done just last week at the Stockholm Open.

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Federica Pellegrini Adds to Italian Champs Win Total With 1:00 100 BK

Federica Pellegrini nearly snatched the 100 back Italian record with her win in that same event tonight (1:00.03).

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Kliment Kolesnikov is Focused on Backstroke Races This Summer

17-year old Russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov will focus on backstroke races this summer, his coach Dmitry Lazarev told Russian media earlier…

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NCAA Champion Louise Hansson Rocks Into Long Course With New PB

Louise Hansson swam a PB 58.12 in the 100 fly prelims at the Mesa Pro Swim.

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2018 Spanish Spring Open Day 5: Belmonte Grabs 6th Event Win

Joan Lluis Pons won the 400 IM with a 4:14.77, becoming the 6th swimmer to automatically qualify to the European Championships team.

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Hits World #1 800 Free – 7:45.53

Additionally, Margherita Panziera was 59.96 in the 100 back, becoming the first Italian woman to break 1:00 in that event.

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Germany to attend Swim Cup Eindhoven with many national team members

Swim Cup Eindhoven 2018, Netherlands Pieter van den Hoogenband Aquatic Center, Eindhoven April 13 – 15 Competition schedule Website Entry…

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