New Zealand and Oceania

High-Level International Meets For January 2019

Take a look at the high-level listing of international meets on the docket for January 2019.

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Headed To Hangzhou: Dahlia Could Capture Triple Gold

Look for potential duels between Katinka Hosszu and Kelsi Dahlia in the longer fly races, while Ranomi Kromowidjojo looks to monopolize the 50m fly sprint.

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Headed To Hangzhou: Le Clos Defends The World In Men’s Fly Events

World Record holder Chad Le Clos will be up against stacked fields in all 3 men’s fly events in Hangzhou.

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Commonwealth Games Medalist Clareburt Honored With Māori Award

Surprise Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt earned another accolade, adding to his impressive breakout year.

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Paralympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Mary Fisher Announces Retirement

2012 and 2016 Paralympic Champion Mary Fisher has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. The 25-year old New Zealander won 4…

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FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs

The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.

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WATCH LIVE: Swimming at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Some of the world’s biggest junior stars, including European Champion Kristof Milak, take the stage in Buenos Aires this week.

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Kyla Alexander Breaks Another Fa’amausili Record to Close NZ Champs

2018 NEW ZEALAND SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 6th Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre…

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Ashby Adds Two More Golds, Watkins Breaks Age Group Record In Auckland

Bradlee Ashby continued his dominance at the New Zealand Short Course Championships with two more individual wins on the penultimate day.

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Ashby Breaks 9-Year-Old Kiwi Record In 100 IM At NZL SCM Championships

Bradlee Ashby took down a nine-year-old National Record in the 100 IM on day 3 of the New Zealand SC Championships.

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Ashby’s On A Roll, Collects Two More Kiwi Records On Night 2 of NZL SC

22-year-old Bradlee Ashby followed up his record-breaking session from last night with an additional 2 golds this evening in Auckland

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Bradlee Ashby Takes 2 Titles, Ciara Smith Earns NAG In New Zealand

Kiwi national record holder Bradlee Ashby struck gold twice on night 1 of the New Zealand Short Course Championships.

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NZL’s Short Course Worlds Qualifying Meet Kicks Off Without Clareburt

New Zealand’s qualifying meet for the 2018 Short Course World Championships kicks off tomorrow, but young Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt is missing from the psych sheets.

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FINA Sports Medicine Doc Appointed Swimming New Zealand President

Dr. David Gerrard has been appointed Swimming New Zealand President at the organization’s annual general meeting held in Auckland over the weekend.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: ‘BRB, I Need To Go To Swim Practice’

Baby news, generational Olympians and a 10-year-old swimming book author highlight the latest edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’

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