2017 World Junior Champs: USA Holds Medal Table Lead Through Day 3
The USA holds its lead in the golds tally and the total medal tally.
Ireland Makes History With First 2 World Juniors Medals
6TH FINA WORLD JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, August 23 – Monday, August 28, 2017 50-Meter Course Indianapolis (USA) Heats 9:30…
2017 World Junior Championships: America Takes Lead Of Medal Table
American leads the World Junior Championships medal table through day 2.
“It’s a Pretty Good Feeling” – Nandor Nemeth on 400 Free Relay Gold
It was not the Americans, nor the Australians. Not the Brazilians, and not the French. In the men’s 4×100 free…
2017 World Junior C’ships: Japan Makes Its Medal Mark On Night 1
Japan leads overall medals with 3, led by a 1-2 finish in the women’s 400m IM.
2017 WUGs: Ryan Earns Ireland’s First Universiade Gold Since 1991
Ireland’s Shane Ryan earned gold in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Taipei, clocking a new national record and making history in the process.
2017 WUGs: Shane Ryan Becomes First Irishman Under 25 Sec In 50 Back
Top seed in the men’s 50m backstroke in Taipei, Ireland’s Shane Ryan, clocked his nation’s fastest-ever time in semi-finals.
Spanish Swimmer at FINA World Masters Denied Minute of Silence; Takes it Anyway, Then Swims Race
UPDATED 8/21/17 : A different swimmer, who is also competing at FINA Masters World Championships, contacted SwimSwam to inform us…
2017 WUGs: Cameron Brodie Carries British Flag With Pride
Catch the WUGs fever by watching British flag bearer Cameron Brodie enter the Opening Ceremony.
Max Litchfield – One Step From the Podium
In his first World Championships, Litchfield missed the podium by 0.58 in the 200m IM (1:56.86) and 0.48 in the 400m IM (4:09.62). They were the best performances of his career and scored him new British and Commonwealth records.
Supersuit Era Still Haunts British Women’s National Records
Two-time silver medalist from Rio, Jazz Carlin of Great Britain, is still chasing Joanne Jackson’s 400 freestyle national record mark of 4:00.79 set back in 2009.
A Walk Through British Men’s National Swimming Record History
Perusing through Britain’s just-published national record progressions gives further insight into how the nation’s swimming prowess emerged.
Romain Barnier Suspended from Coaching for 6 Months for Alleged Anti-Doping Rules Violation
According to L’Equipe, AFLD has handed down a six-month suspension to Marseille coach Romain Barnier for alleged anti-doping rules violations.
Paolo Barelli Criticizes Appointments To FINA Committees
European Swimming Federation President Paolo Barelli was unsuccessful in his bid for the FINA presidency this summer.
22-Strong British Squad Ready For World Juniors In Indy
The British squad headed to Indy, including Freya Anderson, will try to improve upon its 10th place finish in the medal standings back in 2015 at this year’s World Junior Swimming Championships.
