Europe

2016 Euro Meet Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Spain’s Mireia Belmonte negative split her way to a new Euro Meet Record in the women’s 800m freestyle tonight in Luxembourg.

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Euro Meet Press Conference: Hosszu, Cseh, Koch and More (Video)

Some of the top stars of the 2016 Euro Meet discussed the things they love about the event in the pre-meet press conference this week.

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WR Holder Ruta Meilutyte, Still Battling Injury, Delays Comeback

World Record holder Ruta Meilutyte was scheduled to make her return to competition this weekend in Luxembourg, but has hit a small setback in her comeback.

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Laszlo Cseh, Katinka Hosszu Both Plan to Race at 2016 European Champs

2016 Euro Meet January 29th-31st D’Coque Aquatic Center in Luxembourg Friday timed finals at 4pm local (10am EST) Saturday prelims…

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Swedish Grand Prix Meet Preview: Sjöström to Compete in Six Events

Sarah Sjöström will be racing the 50 and 100 freestyle, the 50 and 100 butterfly and the 50 and 100 backstroke this weekend in Malmö…

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Geneva International Challenge Day 3 Photo Vault

The Geneva International Challenge took place this weekend, featuring swimmers from across the world, including Damir Dugonjic, Kate Ziegler, Molly Hannis, and Brad Craig (above). Here are some snapshots from the meet.

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LEN Makes Changes To European Open Water Junior C’ships Age Groups

The Ligue Européene de Natation (LEN) has approved new age groups proposed for the European Open Water Championships.

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Ranomi Kromowidjojo Demonstrates Superhero Drill for Starts

Ranomi Kromowidjojo has one of the best starts in the world. In this video, she shows one drill she uses to work on those starts.

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10 Struggles Distance Swimmers Know All Too Well

We didn’t choose the distance life, the distance life chose us; by which I mean you probably became a distance swimmer when you finished a long set, your coach looked at you funny, and the next thing you knew, you were entered in the 500 at your next meet.

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Budapest 2024 Venues Revealed; Public Referendum Blocked

Budapest reveals more information on the venues to be constructed should it be awarded the 2024 Olympic Games.

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LEN Establishes New European Junior Records, Expands Age Groups

The LEN has approved the implementation of European Junior Records, effective January 1, 2016.

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Livestream schedule for Euro Meet Luxembourg now available

The stage is set in Luxembourg for the 2016 Euro Meet, to be held from the 29th-31st of January at…

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European Medalist Szczepanski Accused of 2nd Doping Violation

20-year old swimmer Sebastian Szczepanski has failed a drugs test. Szczepanski won the bronze medals in the 50 m and 100…

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Eight Danish Swimmers Head to Bermuda for a 15-Day Training Camp

Mie Ø Nielsen will be one of eight top Danish athletes spending taking part in a 15-day training camp in Bermuda…

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Sjostrom Takes Home Sweden’s Jerring Award For 2nd Consecutive Year

World Record Holder, Sarah Sjostrom, earned Sweden’s prestigious Jerring Award for the 2nd consecutive year.

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