Europe

Luthersdottir Caps Record Filled Meet With 50 Breast Silver

Hrafnhildur Luthersdottir won her third medal of the European Championships on the final day, and broke all three breaststroke records in the process.

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2016 European Championships Day 7 Finals Recap

Ranomi Kromowidjojo posted a 24.07 to take the women’s 50 freestyle on the final day of competition in London…

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Ranomi Kromowidjojo Wins First Individual LC Euro Title in Record Swim

Defending Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo now ranks 2nd in the world in the 50 free.

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2016 European Championships Day 7 Prelims Recap

Boglarka Kapas will try and sweep the distance races tonight

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FINA Releases Statement on Efimova’s Temporary Doping Suspension

FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement on its decision to lift the temporary suspension…

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Pellegrini Wins 4th Straight European Title In 200 Free

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini joined an elite company this week, winning her fourth consecutive European Championships title in the 200 freestyle.

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Hosszu wins 4th Consecutive European 200 IM Gold

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu became the third woman to four-peat an event at the European Championships, taking her fourth consecutive title in the 200 IM.

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Dave Salo: Efimova Is Not Training With Trojan Swim Club

USC and Trojan Swim Club head coach Dave Salo says Russian breaststroker Yulia Efimova is not training with Trojan Swim Club, contrary to what has been reported by other media outlets.

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Dutch Men Win First European Relay Title Since 1999

Sebastiaan Verschuren anchored the Dutch 800 free relay to their first European relay title in 17 years.

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Rio Roll Call: Italy, Hungary Strengthen Men’s 4×200 Relay Berths

With just 10 days remaining in the qualifying period, Italy and Hungary have improved their standings for Olympic berths in the men’s 4×200 free relay.

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Great Britain Surges to the Top of the Medal Table Saturday

Adam Peaty helped to boost the British team to the top of the medal stand tonight with his 50 breast win.

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Sjostrom Hits 4th Sub-56 In 100 Fly While Winning Euros Gold

Sweden’s Sarah Sjöstrom rattled her own world record and came up with her 4th 55-second 100 fly swim in winning the 2016 European Championship in the event.

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Peaty Goes 26.66 Again, Wins Second Consecutive 50 Breast Title

Adam Peaty won his second consecutive European title in the men’s 50 breast, equalling the 5th fastest swim in history.

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Cseh Cracks Hungarian Record, Ascends To World #1 With 50.86 100 Fly

Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh continued his European Championships hot streak on Saturday night, going 50.86 to take over the top world ranking for the season in the 100 fly.

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2016 European Championships Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Boglarka Kapas rocketed her way to first in the world in the women’s 1500 free this morning, debunking the old top time by 18 seconds.

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