World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Tries Out Open Water
Just because Sarah Sjostrom is used to finishing races in the blink of an eye doesn’t mean she can’t also relish taking some strokes in the open water waves.
SwimSwam Podcast: Black Swimmers Association on Ways to Make Swimming Inclusive
Both Ed and Danielle give insight as to how the aquatic community can make changes so that the BME community feels included and encouraged to participate
European Championship Medalist Maria Ugolkova Leads Swiss Return to Racing
While not an official meet, Ugoklova suited up and swam 2 time trial races earlier this month in Uster. The country has slowly returned to the water over the last 6 weeks.
Ireland’s Robbie Powell Hit With One-Year Suspension For Positive Test
20-year-old Robbie Powell’s name was absent from the entry lists for this year’s Irish Open Championships. Now, two months later we know why.
4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too
Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.
Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction
In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club
Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.
French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities
The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.
Bjorn Seeliger Breaks Swedish Junior Record in 50 Free
Incoming Cal freshman Bjorn Seeliger broke his own Swedish Junior National Record in the 50 free last week, clocking a 22.06
Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations
Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation Fills All Coaching Positions
After announcing that its updating its national development program, the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation has now filled all of its coaching positions.
Swim Wales Get Green Light For Elite To Resume Training
Elite athletes identified in ‘cohort 1’ will be the first to return to the water, although a venue has not yet been announced (pictured: 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Alys Thomas)
Anton McKee Makes It Three At Landsbankamót
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was back in action on day 2 of the Landsbankamót in Keflavík, Iceland where he snagged another couple of gold medals.
Marco Koch Says Olympic Postponement is “Actually Optimal”
Marco Koch made a coaching change late last year, and he believes that the Olympic delay will give him more time to work with his new coach.
Swimming Won’t Be Included at 2022 Multi-Sport European Championship Event
The multi-sport European Championships in 2022 announced a “finalized” list of 9 sports that will participate, which didn’t include any aquatic events.
