Contract bid selected for expansion of Herning pool, groundbreaking in October
The planned expansion of the aquatic center in Herning, Denmark, host of last December’s European Short Course Championships, has selected a construction bid, and all signs point to construction beginning this fall.
Proud and Peaty fast on day 2 of British Gas International, Simmonds nips Davies in 100 back
The second finals session of the British Gas International Meet saw some quick times from two of Britain’s rising male stars, Adam Peaty and Ben Proud, plus an entertaining 100 back race between Lizzie Simmonds and Georgia Davies.
Watch Agnes Kovacs’ International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Speech
The run-up to the 2014 International Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony was distracting, with calls for Chuck Wielgus to…
Italy Announces Finalized Roster For European Championships
The Italian Swimming Federation announced their finalized roster of 41 athletes who will be competing at the European Championships in Berlin…
O’Connor wins a pair of races at British Gas International’s first finals session
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor defended her top seeds in a pair of races at the first finals session of Great Britain’s British Gas International Meet, including a win over national record-holder Hannah Miley in the 200 IM.
Carnegie’s Bruce and McLean Smash Junior Records on Opening Day of The Scottish Gas National Age Group Swimming Championships
This is an unedited press release courtesy of Scottish Swimming. Carnegie’s Tain Bruce and Craig McLean set the finals alight on…
Swimming Australia hits last Grand Prix before Glasgow
Swimming Australia’s Jacco Verhaeren: “This year we chose to have very different formats of racing to create some excitement and fun for the swimmers while also providing them with quality racing and skills specific training.”
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor with double top seeds on day 1 of British Gas International
Bath University’s Siobhan-Marie O’Connor paced the first day of action at Manchester’s British Gas International Meet, taking the top seed in two events heading into finals Wednesday night.
Italy Adds Three More Athletes To European Junior Squad
The Italian Swimming Federation announced that they would be adding three more athletes to their squad of 31 which is…
Prince Harry visits Minas Tenis, meets Cesar Cielo on swing through Brazil
England’s Prince Harry has been in Brazil this week taking in the World Cup, but he took an opportunity earlier today to tour the Minas Tenis swimming facility.
British Swimming Coaches Association founder Charlie Wilson passes away
Coach Charlie Wilson, a well-respected swimming coach and founder of the U.K.’s British Swim Coaches Association, has passed away, the BSCA reports.
Aberdeen Set To Host The 2014 Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships
This is an unedited press release courtesy of Scottish Swimming. Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the best age…
Willers, Hintze and Brandt Set Multiple Records At German Junior National Championships
Julia Willers, Johannes Hintze and Moritz Brandt all set multiple age group records at the German Junior National Championships which ran from June 17th to 21st in Berlin…
Molly Renshaw Ties English National Record At Japan Open
Molly Renshaw definitely made a statement this weekend at the Japan Open by tying the English national record in the…
Mare Nostrum: a swimmer’s perspective
Sophie: “I’d compare Mare Nostrum to the Diamond League for athletics, a series of three competitions in three different places all linked together, attracting athletes from around the world.”
