Russian Vitalina Simonova’s 4-Year FINA Ban Reduced to 2 Years by CAS
Russian breaststroker Vitalina Simonova has had her initial four-year doping ban from 2015 reduced to just two years. On June 29th…
Mel Marshall Moves To Head Lougborough In British Swimming Restructure
The British Swimming federation has announced a new structure for its National Centres and the coaches leading them. Most notably, highly-decorated coach Melanie Marshall, who coached world record-shattering breaststroker Adam Peaty, will take over the Loughborough National Centre.
Paltrinieri, Detti Nominated as Top 3 Finalist for Gazzetta Awards
Italian training partners Gregorio Paltrinieri and Gabrielle Detti have both been named top 3 finalists for Italy’s prestigious Gazzetta Sports Awards. Fans voted…
UK Paralympic Champion wins Funding Appeal
Paralympic swimmer Sascha Kindred will have his funding reinstated after an appeal.
Amid Criticism, Hungarian Federation Head Gyárfás Resigns From Post
Of Hungarian Federation head Tamas Gyárfás’ resignation, multiple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu says, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
Peaty Makes Short List for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
British Olympic champion Adam Peaty has been named among 16 athletes who have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Jon Rudd Leaves Plymouth for Ireland Performance Director Role
Jon Rudd with Ruta Meilutyte (left) and Moniek Nijhuis (right) has left Plymouth for the greener shores of Ireland.
Russian Olympic Team Captain Participates in First Athlete Forum
Russian Olympic team captain and Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Fesikova participated in the Russia’s first National Forum of athletes. The forum was…
Simona Quadarella Becomes Italy’s Fastest Short Course 1500 Freestyler
Italian swimmer Simona Quadarella scored a new national mark in the women’s 1500 short course freestyle.
Germany’s Steffen Deibler announces retirement
Germany’s world record holder in the 50 m butterfly (SC) Steffen Deibler has announced his retirement from the sport of…
10 Female Swimmer Problems
There are a lot of aspects and experiences unique to the female swimmer. I laugh about these a lot with my swimmer girls, and maybe you do too. Here are 10 Female Swimmer Problems…
Tollcross Int’l Swimming Center Improvements Ready For 2017
The Tollcross International Swimming Center in Glasgow, Scotland, is set to undergo a £6million ($7.4m) worth of improvements beginning early 2017.
Plymouth College Brings Home Eight Medals At ESSA Nationals
The 59th English Schools Swimming Association National Relay Championships 2016 at the London Aquatics Centre saw Plymouth College retain their…
Youth Prevails As France Hits Reset Button with SC Worlds Selection
The French Federation (FFN) has announced the 15-member team that will represent the Tricolor at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2016 in Windsor, Canada.
British Teen Sprinter Freya Anderson Scores Another Junior Record
Freya Anderson is making a name for herself among the British sprinting contingency.
