Italian 14-Year-Old Benedetta Pilato Qualifies For Worlds In 50 Breast
A 14-year-old Italian swimmer qualified to swim at this summer’s World Championships. Benedetta Pilato took silver in the women’s 50m breaststroke tonight in Riccione while competing on the final night of the Italian Championships, stopping the clock at 30.61.
Toussaint Adds 50 Back To World Championships Line-up
Kira Toussaint took silver in the 50m back this morning in The Hague, but nailed a World Championships qualifying time to add this event to her 100m back.
The Hague: Heemskerk Continues Hot Streak, De Waard Hits Meet Record
Femke Heemskerk made it happen in the women’s 100m freestyle this morning in The Hague.
Frankel and Loktev Swim 1:48s in 200 Free on Day 3 in Israel
With the Americans done racing, full focus on Friday came on the native Israeli swimmers at the 2019 Israel Cup.
Wellbrock Drops 14:44 1500 FR, Hosszu 4:35 IM on Bergen Night 1
Wellbrock was less than ten seconds off of his German record in this event.
Gabriele Detti Dropping 1500 At Italian Nationals
Just as he did in 2017 before that year’s world Championships, Italian Gabriele Detti has decided to drop the 1500m freestyle from his event line-up on the final day of Nationals.
Signe Bro Takes Women’s 100 Free To Make Danish Gwangju Roster
Just one swimmer nailed a World Championships-worthy time at Taastrup Swimming Center tonight to kick-off the 2019 Danish Open.
Ögretir Lowers His 200BR National Record On Day 3 Of Turkish Nationals
Berkay Ömer Ögretir rewrote his own Turkish National Record in the 200 breast – posting a 2:11.09 – on the third day of the Turkish National Team Selection Meet.
Megli Makes It Onto Italian Worlds Roster In 200 Free
Filippo Megli notched his name onto the Italian roster for Gwangju with his 1:46.56 200m free tonight in Riccione.
Filippo Megli Tops Gabriele Detti In Men’s 200 Free In Riccione
Filippo Migli beat out freestyle ace Gabriele Detti in the men’s 200m freestyle, becoming the 4th fastest Italian performer ever in the event.
Louise Hansson Swims 57.3 in 100 Fly Prelims at Canadian Trials
Hansson, who competes internationally for Sweden, swam a lifetime best in her first long course race since becoming the fastest-ever 100 yard butterflier.
Dutch Qualifiers For Worlds Through Day 1 Of The Hague
The Swim Cup – The Hague kicked off today in Netherlands, with swimmers taking to the pool vying for spots on the nation’s roster for this summer’s World Championships. Dutch athletes will also get a shot at qualifying at the Swim Cup Eindhoven taking place next week.
Heemskerk Fires Off 1:56.48 200 Free In The Hague
Femke Heemskerk nailed 1:56.48 in the 200 free prelims last night in The Hague.
Sudem Denizli Downs 200BK NAG On Day 2 Of Turkish Nationals
14-year-old Sudem Denizli obliterated the Turkish Age Group record with her national-title earning time of 2:13.53.
Kendyl Stewart Swims Lifetime Best in 100 Fly on Israel Cup Day 2
Kendyl Stewart broke her dry spell in the 100 fly last summer with her first best time in 4 years. That might have opened the flood gates on her improvement curve.
