Swimmers without Borders
For a competition whose slogan is “swimmers without borders”, the EU Swim Series will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in perfect style. On the 19th and 20th of September, 2015, this international competition will cross the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in its history
World Record Holder Ruta Meilutyte Breaks Elbow In Bike Accident
World record-holding breaststroker Ruta Meilutyte broke her elbow while biking to practice late last week, and will have surgery this week.
Paris Officially Submits 2024 Olympics Bid
Following its City Council approval vote in April of this year, Paris, France has now formally submitted its bid to…
Franca, Santos Lead Brazil To Win At 2015 Raia Rapida Sprint Showdown
Felipe Franca and Nicholas Santos (pictured) each won their respective strokes as Brazil dominated the 2015 Raia Rapida sprint meet in front of a home crowd.
German Olympic Champ Britta Steffen To Take Part In TV Show
Famously private about her personal life, German world record-holder Britta Steffen will take part in an upcoming TV series in which former pro athletes compete in various challenges.
Fifteen-Year-Old Russian Swimmer Dies At Training Camp
A young Russian swimmer has died after falling from a balcony at a sports academy training camp, the Associated Press reports.
Rome Puts Their Name In To Host The 2024 Olympic Games
“No other city in the world can offer an artistic, historical and cultural heritage that stretches over such an ample arc of time”
Preview: Raia Rapida Set To Blast Off In Rio On Sunday
Brazil’s Raia Rapida sprint format meet is slated to take place Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, with sprinters from Brazil, the U.S., South Africa and Italy entered.
Swimmer Michael Gross inducted into Germany’s Sports Hall of Fame
Olympic gold medalist Michael Gross has been inducted into Germany’s all-sports Hall of Fame as part of a star-studded class.
Jeanette Ottesen’s Road Rage Aggressor Receives Punishment
Jeanette Ottesen and boyfriend, Maro Loughran, were victims of a road rage incident last June; their attacker has now been punished by the Danish justice system.
Hamburg submits 2024 Olympic bid, hopes to show colorful, vibrant Germany
The next step for the city is to convince the citizens to vote in the referendum on 29 November with “YES” for being the host of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
‘The Norm’ – A Web Documentary About The Tough German Olympic Selection Process
Steffen Deibler is the subject of an early episode in a German documentary on Olympic athletes.
World Champ Marco Koch Honored By Banner at Home Pool
After winning a World Championships gold medal this summer, Marco Koch returned to his home city of Darmstadt to a new honor: a banner celebraing his achievements in his home pool.
Tickets now available for 2016 European Championships, order link here
Press release: Your exclusive pre-sale window to buy tickets for the London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships is now open
Russian Sports Ministry Unhappy With Worlds Production, Coaching Proposals Coming Soon
Last week, experts within Russia’s Ministry of Sports met to check in on the progress of various sporting teams heading into next year’s Rio Olympic Games, and swimming didn’t exactly get a glowing review.
