06/21/17 In Briefs: News From Ireland, New Zealand & Sri Lanka
Catch up on the smaller swimming stories from around the web with today’s edition of ‘In Briefs.’
Quah Zheng Wen Lowers Own National 200 Back Record In Singapore
Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen reset his own 200 back national record at their National Championships on Saturday.
Alex Baumann Steps Down From High Performance Sport New Zealand
On Sunday Alex Baumann announced his retirement from High Performance Sport New Zealand. Baumann has been the Chief Executive for…
Injured Kiwi Lauren Boyle Withdraws From Budapest
2015 World Championships double silver medalist Lauren Boyle has pulled out of Budapest.
What The FINA World Cup Changes Really Mean For Swimmers Like Hosszu
The World Cup superstar and triple Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu has no qualms making her opinions of the new FINA changes known.
05/18/17 In Briefs Pacific Edition: Matsuda, Mariana & Phillippines
Catch up on the smaller swimming stories from around the web, including Japanese Olympic medalist Takeshi Matsuda’s appointment to the JOC Athletes Committee.
Tonga Withdraws As Host Of 2019 Pacific Games
Tonga has withdrawn as the host of the 2019 Pacific Games.
Two Gators Among 10-Strong Kiwi Roster For 2017 World University Games
New Zealand has announced a roster of 10 athletes for the upcoming World University Games taking place in Taipei, Taiwan from August 19-30.
Sophie Pascoe Becomes First Para-Swimmer to Win NZ Swimmer of the Year
24-year-old Sophie Pascoe has been named Swimming New Zealand‘s Swimmer of the Year. She also becomes the first para-swimmer to…
Aussie 2017 World C’ships Team Tracker: Day 2 Qualifiers
Courtesy of her All Comers Record in the 100m backstroke, ever-present Emily Seebohm has qualified for her 6th World Championships squad.
New Zealand’s World C’ships Roster Has Most Pool Qualifiers Since 2005
2016 Olympian Lauren Boyle will be joined by 11 teammates on their way to the World Championships in Budapest this July.
Four Kiwi Men Go Sub-50 In 100 Free On Final Day of NZ Open
Both Daniel Hunter and Sam Perry notched 49-point 100m freestyle times on the final day of the 2017 New Zealand Open.
Gasson Secures 4th Title Through Day 4 Of New Zealand Open
Helena Gasson notched her 4th victory of the 2017 New Zealand Open Championships with a win in the women’s 400m IM tonight in Auckland.
Day 3 NZ Open C’ships: Hunter & Perry Get The Job Done In Auckland
New Zealand teammates Sam Perry and Daniel Hunter congratulate one another after both having notched World Championships qualifying times in the men’s 50m freestyle.
Stanley Makes 4 Kiwi Swimmers Qualified For Budapest Through Day 2
All smiles as Matthew Stanley notches a FINA A qualifying mark in the men’s 200m freestyle in Auckland.
