2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 2 Prelims: Andrew Snags 2 Top Seeds
Michael Andrew continued his speedy ways in Kazan, taking two top seeds on day 2.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 1 Finals: Hosszu’s Monster Schedule
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was back to form in Kazan, taking on a 4-event night at the World Cup.
2018 FINA World Cup: Morozov Cranks Out 21.49 50 Free World Cup Record
Vlad Morozov came within .05 of his own Russian National Record with a 21.49 50m freestyle in Kazan tonight.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan: Sjostrom Rocks 23.83 Series Record
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom cranks out a new World Cup record of 23.83 in the women’s 50m freestyle, registering the 8th fastest performance ever in the event.
World Cup Kazan Day 1 Prelims: Sjostrom, Chupkov Take Their Places
The first stop of the first FINA World Cup cluster kicked off in Kazan this morning, with this 3-day meet taking place in long course meters. Although the overall number of entrants was on the slim side, several big stars took to the Aquatic Palace to chase some cash and earn points towards the overall World Cup title.
Chad le Clos Spends 2 Weeks in Italy with Italian Jr. Record Holders
Le Clos and his coach Andrea di Nino spent 2 weeks training in Ostia, alongside 2 Italian Junior Record holders and Youth Olympians.
Butterfly Worlds Collide As Ikee Joins Sjostrom In Turkey Next Month
Two of the fastest butterfliers in the world, Rikako Ikee of Japan and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden, are set to train together in Turkey this fall.
Olympic Silver Medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn Announces Retirement
British Olympic medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn has announced his retirement.
2018 World Cup Series Kicks Off In Kazan With Olympic Star Power
Belgium’s Olympic silver medalist Pieter Timmers will be making his racing debut in Kazan after having to withdraw from this year’s European Championships due to illness.
La Rocca Out, Vyatchanin In At NC ALP’38 As Elite Athletes Fume
There’s a shake-up happening at the elite French training hub NAUTIC CLUB ALP’38, as Head Coach Guy La Rocca was suddenly removed from his position, while former Russian-turned-American-national-teamer Arkady Vyatchanin steps in to take over the role.
Macron Names Former World Champion Roxana Maracineanu as Minister of Sports
French President Emmanuel Macron has named former world champion backstroker Roxana Maracineanu the new Minister of Sports.
French Olympic Silver Medalist Clément Mignon Announces Retirement
Clément Mignon, one of France’s top sprinters from the Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille, has announced his retirement.
Italian Sprinter Silvia Di Pietro Makes Her Return to the Pool
Italian record holder Silvia Di Pietro has made her return to the pool after suffering an injury in her patellar…
Greece Claims U19 European Men’s Water Polo Crown
Greek achieved a rare double: in a span of two weeks their U18 team won the world title and now the U19 side clinched the European crown in Minsk after a brilliant victory over Montenegro in the final.
Syrian Swimmer Sara Mardini Arrested in Greece for Aiding Refugees
Sara Mardini, sister of UNHCR Ambassador and 2016 Olympian Yusra Mardini, is being detained in Greek prison on charges that include aiding human traffickers, money laundering, espionage, and forgery.
