Europe

CAS Registers 42 Appeals by Russian Athletes Against IOC Ban

42 Russian athletes are appealing the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) following the IOC Disciplinary Committee’s decision to ban each athlete from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

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Hosszu/Tusup Relationship Hits ‘Difficult Time’, Hosszu In Miami

Multi-time world and Olympic champ Katinka Hosszu has hit a ‘difficult time’ with longtime coach and husband Shane Tusup, leading to reports that Hosszu’s training situation could be changing.

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Italian Breaststroker Lisa Fissneider Retires from Swimming at 23

23-year old Italian breaststroker Lisa Fissneider has retired from swimming, La Gazzetta in Italy reports. Fissneider had knee surgery this summer, and raced…

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England Announces Full Swimming Roster for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Aimee Willmott, who won silver medals in the 400 IM and 200 fly at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, is one of 24 new swimmers added to the team, bringing the total to 39.

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Horton and Paltrinieri Take Their Training to New Heights Together

In September Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri decided to make a temporary move to Melbourne giving him the opportunity to train with rival and close friend Mack Horton…

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3 Israel National Records Broken at Short Course Champs

2017 Israeli Championships December 27th-30th, 2017 SCM (25m) course National Pool, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel Results (in Hebrew) Results (in…

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Charlotte Atkinson Heads Up Gold Coast-Bound Isle Of Man Squad

Two-time British national champion Charlotte Atkinson heads up Isle of Man’s 5-person strong aquatic roster for the Gold Coast.

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British Summer C’ships Qualification Window Announced

Next year’s Commonwealth Games set for the Gold Coast, Australia marks the biggest international competition for British swimmers, but several home meets will also fill the big players’ calendars during 2018.

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Adam Peaty Adds Name to Competitor List at 2018 Euro Meet

British star Adam Peaty is the latest big name to join the party at the 2018 Euro Meet.

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2017 Swammy Awards: European Female Swimmer of the Year Sarah Sjöström

To see all of our 2017 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here.  2017 EUROPEAN FEMALE SWIMMER OF THE YEAR:…

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LEN Says Preparations On Track for 2018 European Championships

Preparations are well underway at the Tollcross Swim Center in Glasgow for the 2018 European Aquatics Championships.

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Sjöström ranks 5th at “European athlete of the year” award

European sports journalists chose soccer player Cristino Ronaldo as the “2017 European athlete of the year”. The professionals made their…

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Germany changes relay nomination times for European Championships 2018

The German Swimming Federation (DSV) only sent small teams to the 2017 World Championships in Budapest and also to the…

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2017 Swammy Awards European Male Swimmer of the Year: Adam Peaty

To see all of our 2017 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here.  2017 Swammy Awards European Male Swimmer of…

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2017 Swammy Award, National Development: Ireland

To see all of our 2017 Swammy Awards presented by TYR, click here.  2017 National Development Award: Ireland In 2016,…

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