Jacob Whittle Does it Again, Breaks British Boys 14 Age Record in 50 FR
As a refresher, British results show swimmers’ ages as of December 31st of the year of the meet. But Whittle’s birth date is September 2004 and is just 14 years of age.
2019 British Swimming C’Ships: Day 5 Prelims Recap
Benjamin Proud, to not much surprise from anyone, roared to the #3 time in the world this year and top seed for finals tonight.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 5 Prelims Recap
Charlotte Bonnet ran (or swam) away with the 100 free this morning, taking the top seed for finals by well over half a second.
2019 French Elite Nationals: #1 Seed in 800 Free Scratches Prelims on Day 5
Russia’s Anastassia Kirpitchnikova of Montpellier Métropole is the only scratch for Day 5 prelims. She was seeded #1 in the women’s 800 free.
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor Is Scheduled to Swim 200 IM at British Champs
After scratching her races in the 200 breast and 100 free, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor is listed in the 200 IM heat sheets.
Greek NAG Record-holder George Aspougalis Commits to GWU
Greek National Age Group Record-holder George Aspougalis has signed a NLI to swim for George Washington next fall.
2019 British Swimming C’ships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
James Guy, the fastest qualifier from this morning’s heats and the British National Record holder in this event, will look to pick up a victory in tonight’s 100 fly final.
Wilby, Murdoch Add Names to British Worlds Roster
Britain’s men’s breaststroke prowess continued to show in full effect tonight, with James Wilby and Ross Murdoch throwing down the 4th and 5th fastest 200 breasts in the world this year.
#1 50 Freestyler In The World, Andrea Vergani Of Italy, Tests Positive
Italian sprinting ace Andrea Vergani has been temporarily suspended by Italy’s Anti-Doping Fedreation, NADO Italia for having tested positive for cannibis.
14-year-old George Smith Takes Down 200 BR British Age Record
During the men’s 200 breast Junior final of the 2019 British championships, 14-year-old George Smith ripped a 2:21.42 to win and set a new British age record.
2019 FINA World Cup Series to Be Swum in 50m; Berlin Stop Finalized
In a shocking twist of events, every stop along the 2019 FINA World Cup Series will now be long-course meters competitions.
Duncan Scott Breaks Scottish Record in 100 Fly
Duncan Scott placed 2nd in the final in a new Scottish Record.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Fantine Lesaffre, the top seed in tonight’s 400 IM final, already qualified for Gwangju with her performance at 2018 European Championships.
No Scratches Heading into Day 4 Finals of British Champs
James Guy, Freya Anderson, and James Wilby will all have opportunities to defend their titles in the fourth finals session of the British Championships.
Gastaldello Breaks Championship Record in 50 Back but Misses Worlds Cut
French National Record-holder Béryl Gastaldello fell .07 short of qualifying for 2019 World Championships in the 50 back.
