Gichard, Lewis shine on first day of Commonwealth Youth Games
New Zealand’s Bobbi Gichard and Australia’s Clyde Lewis led a charge from Oceania at the opening day of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
Russian National Water Polo Player Dies During Practice
A member of Russia’s World Championships water polo team (pictured above) has died after a medical emergency during a training session in Belarus.
Femke Heemskerk moving to France to join coach Philippe Lucas
Mirroring a move she made before the 2012 Olympic Games, Dutch freestyler Femke Heemskerk will move to France and join renowned coach Philippe Lucas for the final year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.
French Swimming Mourns the Passing of Two Greats from the Past
Last Friday, the FFN announced the deaths of two prominent figures in French swimming: Pierre Barbit and Monique Berlioux.
Scotland’s Robbie Renwick Relishing His New Surroundings
Scotland’s Robbie Renwick is riding a renewed wave of success since moving to his new training base of Stirling University.
Breaststrokers Are Leading British Swimming To New Heights
The British program is rebounding better than anyone would have expected after winning only three medals at the 2012 Olympic…
Schedule drops, pre-sale tickets open for 2016 European Championships
The 2016 European Championships are still 8 months away, but the event schedule has been released, and pre-sale tickets go on sale next week.
Germany raises nomination criteria for ‘A Squad’ drastically
According to the German Swimming Federation, the standards for swimmers to make the nation’s top elite team will be more difficult in the coming year thanks to the DOSB, the German Olympic Sports Federation.
Oran, Algeria Named Host of 2021 Mediterranean Games
The city of Oran, Algeria, has been chosen to host the 2021 Mediterranean Games. The North African city was elected…
Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa
“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”
Commonwealth Games Federation To Increase ParaAthletes and Womens Participation
The CGF made other changes in the name of fairness. The changes below to the number of core sports was meant to stabilize costs while enhancing ParaAthlete & women’s participation.
St. Lucia Withdraws as Host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
The island nation of St. Lucia has withdrawn as the host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games. The decision was…
Go In-depth with Swim Coach Dan Bullock
Dan has been coaching since 1990. He is a swimmer, former triathlete and now open water swimmer and coach. He has helped thousands get fit for adventures from their first novice Triathlon to swimming the English Channel.
Lewis Clough Celebrates Success at Youth Commonwealth Games
17 year old Eccles college student and City of Salford swimmer Lewis Clough from Tyldesley will return home today with a staggering five medals, having represented Great Britain at the Youth Commonwealth Games in far off Samoa.
How to Become a Smarter Goal-Setter
A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer six “W” questions…
