Europe

German National Record Holder Yannick Lebherz to Swim at Duel in the Pool

Germany has chipped in another swimmer for the European Duel in the Pool roster.

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Fran Halsall Commits to Big Fall of Racing, Including Duel in the Pool

Fran Halsall, who was a bronze medalist in the 50 free at the 2013 World Championships, has pledged to swim at the 2013 Duel in the Pool.

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Spanish Coach Of Year Goes To José Antonio del Castillo

The Royal Spanish Swimming Federation has announced that Jose Antonio del Castillo has won the Alejandro Lopez Trophy, which goes…

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Paltrinieri, Bianchi and Dotto Confirm World Cup Attendance

A Trio of Italian athletes, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ilaria Bianchi and Luca Dotto have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming…

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World Junior Champion Diletta Carli Receives Academic Award

Italian Diletta Carli achieved excellence in the pool this summer and she has now been rewarded for her excellence in…

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Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid

A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

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Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use

FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…

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Vlad Morozov Among Many Confirmed For Upcoming World Cups

World Championships silver medalist Vladimir Morozov join two women, Yuliya Efimova and Sarah Sjostrom, who brought home gold in Barcelona…

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Charlotte Bonnet of France Pledges Efforts to Duel in the Pool

France’s Charlotte Bonnet has joined the European roster, as a very good 400 free relay develops.

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Winning in Glasgow Would Be A Dream For Jamieson

The summer of 2012 was one to remember for Michael Jamieson as the Glasgow native won Olympic silver in London,…

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Stjepanovic to Race at Duel in the Pool for Team Europe; Klueh for Team USA

Michael Klueh will have an important role in the middle and distance freestyle races for Team USA.

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Hungary’s Big Three Choose Salnikov Cup Over Duel In The Pool

Hungary’s top three swimming stars, Katinka Hosszu, Daniel Gyurta and Laszlo Cseh, have made the decision to bypass the Duel…

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Teenager James Guy to Swim for Euro Stars at 2013 Duel in the Pool

Guy is primarily a middle-distance freestyler, with bests from the World Championships in the 200 free (1:47.19) and 400 free (3:47.86).

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Michael Jamieson, Brits to Compete at Fall World Cup Races

Sophie Allen, who won 6 medals at last year’s World Cup, will kick off her 2013-2014 short course season in Moscow.

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Danes Release Qualifying Times for European and Nordic Juniors

The Danish Swimming Federation release the qualifying times for both the 2014 European Junior Championships and the 2013 Nordic Junior…

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