Former and Almost-World Record Holders: The Second-Fastest Performers All-Time
The list of 2nd-fastest performers all-time includes many legendary swimmers and former records that were once thought untouchable.
At Least 4 Australians Will Still Compete In ISL Season
At least 4 Australians are still planning to participate in the ISL despite reports that an international travel ban could bar Australians from competing.
2016 SC Worlds Member Katrina Konopka Joins the Aqua Centurions for Season 2
The Aqua Centurions have picked up former Arizona sprinter Katrina Konopka for season 2, continuing their efforts to re-vamp their sprint crew.
Former IAAF President Lamine Diack Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Former track & field federation head Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison over a corruption scandal connected to Russian doping.
Sasha Touretski Takes 100 Free In First Meet After Father’s Death
Sasha Touretski took part in her first meet back in the water since the death of her legendary coaching father Gennadi Touretski.
European Union Condemns Execution of Iranian Wrestler Navid Afkari
The national champion wrestler was executed on September 12 after being sentenced to death over the murder of an Iranian security guard.
London Roar Hit With Mass Aussie Withdrawal From ISL Season 2
A huge chunk of London Roar has departed, as the team announced that its Aussie constituents have pulled out of ISL season.
Due To Coronavirus Restrictions, NZL SC C’ships Move Cities
New Zealand’s Short Course Championships are still set for October but will be changing venues due to coronavirus restrictions.
Tokyo 2020 CEO Reportedly Denies $15.84 Billion Games Price Tag
A wide-ranging study by the University of Oxford now puts the costs of the Tokyo Games at $15.84 billion, a mark nearly 3 times the original budget.
Shane Ryan Heads Up Top Tier Of Swim Ireland’s Performance Squads
Multi-international medalist Shane Ryan heads up the top tier of Swim Ireland’s just-announced national performance squads for the 2020-21 season.
Buenos Aires 2018 YOG pool reopens following six-month closure
The venue was slated to host this year’s Olympic-qualifier South American Championships, which wound up being canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Travel Restrictions To Keep Some Australians Out of 2020 ISL Season
Pandemic travel restrictions will restrict Australian participation in next month’s ISL season, with at least one athlete already forced to withdraw.
Michael Taylor, Mabel Zavaros Absent From Florida Roster
Olympic Trials finalist Michael Taylor does not appear on the Florida Gators’ roster for 2020-2021. Neither does Canadian standout Mabel Zavaros.
Japan’s New Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Plans To Keep Olympics Minister
Yoshihide Suga is expected to take over as Japan’s new Prime Minister tomorrow, with Seiko Hashimoto expected to continue as Olympics Minister.
Kroniger & Steiger Split Breaststroke Races At Bochum Challenge
German national record holder Jessica Steiger was back in the water for the first time in months, shaking off those competition cobwebs.
