Ponds Forge Targeting Early October For Long-Awaited Reopening
As a follow-up to one of our earlier reports on storied British swimming facility Ponds Forge being able to open, a target timeframe has now been established.
Challenges Face Canadian Athletes Hoping to Compete in 2020 ISL Season
While Swimming Canada says that they support whatever decisions their athletes make about ISL participation in 2020, several challenges will face…
SwimSwam Podcast: Michael Andrew Offers Thoughts on Looming ISL Season
Michael gives his candid thoughts on the coming ISL season and specifically how Australia has reacted to their athletes traveling
Elena di Liddo Out For Aqua Centurions; Leaves Just 9 Women On Roster
Elena di Liddo will not compete in the ISL this season, dropping the Aqua Centurions roster to just 9 women for the 2020 season.
Husain Al Musallam’s Bid for FINA President Supported by Kuwait’s Government
FINA First Vice President Husain Al Musallam stands as the likely successor of 84-year-old FINA President Julio Maglione who has held the post since 2009.
Frenchman Amaury Leveaux Set To Race In Haguenau
Just 122 swimmers are entered in the 2020 Haguenau Autumn meet in France this weekend, but one of them is 34-year-old Amaury Leveaux.
GBR’s Marc Spackman Added To NY Breakers Coaching Lineup
Accomplished British coach Marc Spackman joins the NY Breakers’ staff entering season 2 of the International Swimming League (ISL).
Australia’s MLC National Flippers Squad Named
Australia’s next wave of swim talent have been identified and named as part of the MLC National Flippers Squad at a program launch on the Gold Coast.
Swim Wales Announces First-Ever Virtual Super Series
Swim Wales has announced the launch of a new virtual competitive opportunity for its swimmers, with more details comong October 1st.
NY Breakers Roster Drops 6 Australians, Adds 7 New Names
The New York Breakers have an updated roster – as expected, six Australian team members no longer appear, with seven new European swimmers now listed.
Five Italians Drop Off Aqua Centurions Roster, Others Weighing Withdrawals
At least five Italian swimmers have dropped off the Aqua Centurions roster for the 2020 ISL season, with more weighing withdrawals.
Cali Condors Fill Out 32-Swimmer ISL 2020 Roster With Tomas Peribonio
Tomas Peribonio, who swam last season for the New York Breakers, is the Ecuadorian National Record holder in 13 events.
Euro Jr Medalists Schwarz & Tobehn Head To Berlin Racing
Two notable medalists from the 2019 Euroepan Jr Championships are set to race here in Berlin to the tune of Sven Schwarz and Maya Tobehn.
EYOF Medalist Chmielewski Hacks 2 Seconds Off 100 Fly In 2 Months
16-year-old Krzysztof Chmielewski of Poland logged a new lifetime best by 2 seconds in the long course 100 fly over the weekend.
Russia’s Returning Grechin Targets December’s SC Nationals
32-year-old Andrey Grechin of Russia is returning to competition, marking December’s National Championships as his first meet back.
