LEN Announces Its 2015 Aquatic Award Winners
Laszlo Cseh was recognized as LEN’s top male swimmer of 2015.
2021/23 FINA World Championships Host Sites To Be Announced Jan 31st
FINA was due to make the 2021 and 2023 World Championships host decision last November, but the host cities will now be revealed at the end of this month.
Hosszu Steps Away From Federation Contract Over Improper Resourcing
Katinka Hosszu issues press release to clarify her thoughts on the Hungarian Swimming Federation’s resource allocation.
Hosszu Tears Up Budapest Promo Contract; Considers Training Solo
Saying the situation is “not about money”, Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu rips up Budapest 2017 promotion contract with Hungarian swimming federation to make a point about the Hungarian training environment.
Dutch Swimming Federation Reinvents Itself With New Logo, Motto
The Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB), home of Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo, is reinventing itself as a supporter of all levels of swimming within the Netherlands, complete with a new logo and new motto for 2016.
Stirling Squad Heads Down Under For Training Camp
Scottish swimmer Ross Murdoch gets his tan on while training in Perth, Australia during the month of January.
Italian Open Water Team Sets Up Next 2 Months Of Olympic Training Plan
The Italian open water team, including Olympic qualifiers Bruni, Ruffini, and Vanelli, has set its training schedule moving forward to Rio.
British Para-Swimming Team Announced for Europeans
The British Para-Swimming team has announced a strong team for the IPC Swimming European Open Championships which includes five athletes making their senior debut.
German Law Criminalizing Athletes Caught Doping Now In Effect
Germany’s law proposing jail time for athletes testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs is now in effect.
Anastasia Kirpichnikova Receives Russian National Order
Anastasia Kirpichnikova has received a the title of “Master of Sports of Russia, International Class”
Kromowidjojo, Heemskerk, Sefl Rock Day 3 Of Indian Ocean Champs
Ranomi Kromowidjojo finished off the 2015 Indian Ocean Championships with wins in the 50 fly and the 100 free. Dutch teammate Heemskerk took the 200 back, and Jan Sefl jumped into the world rankings by winning the 50 fly.
Kromowidjojo, Jakabos Highlight Day 2 of Indian Ocean Champs
After winning twice on day 1, Dutch swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo won her signature 50 free on day 2 of the 2015 Indian Ocean Championships, and Hungary’s Zsuzsanna Jakabos added a win in one of the night’s best battles.
The Brick Lands in Europe; Sells Out in U.S., Again
High demand for The Brick has caused it to sell out once again. This time the wait is expected to last just one week. New orders can still be placed on the Fike Swim Product’s website and are estimated to ship out early next week.
Budapest 2024 Bid Receives Government Funding Boost
Hungary’s central government has given a huge supportive boost to the Budapest 2024 Olympic Games bid.
2015 Swammy Awards: Jordan Wilimovsky, Male OWS Of The Year
Former NCAA standout and 2014 Pan Pacific Championships 9th place finisher in the 10k, Jordan Wilimovsky, broke out big-time in 2015.
