Former English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies
British distance swimming legend and renowned coach has died. Watson held the English Channel record for nearly two decades.
Sudbury Swimmers Urge Laurentian University To Reopen Pool After Five Months
While pools across Ontario have reopened in some capacity, the Laurentian University facility remains closed, frustrating several local athletes.
Big Rick’s Chicks to Attempt Medley Relay Across the English Channel
Big Rick’s Chicks Swim Team will be attempting to become the first all-women’s medley relay to cross the English Channel on August 26.
Nik Haynes Breaks WR for Swimming English Channel Backstroke
Nik Haynes has broken the world record for swimming the English Channel doing backstroke by swimming the 21 mile stretch in 12 hours, 52 minutes.
Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record
After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.
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Taylor Ruck Will Remain in Toronto for Fall 2020 Semester
Taylor Ruck, who scored 50 points at the 2019 NCAA Championship meet, will stay in Canada for the fall semester, and is taking things “month to month” she says.
Maggie MacNeil Posts 55.6 100 Freestyle in Post-Practice Time Trial
Canadian World Champion Maggie MacNeil posted a 55.6 in the 100m freestyle during a post-practice time trial, which falls just a second shy of her PB.
What Does a ‘Good Time’ Look Like in the New Olympic Swimming Events?
Katie Ledecky is already such an outlier in the women’s 1500 free, that even inclusion as an Olympic event isn’t likely to bring that record down.
Running Site RunRepeat Compiles Data On Russian Doping Cases Since 1993
Running website RunRepeat has compiled more than 24,000 track and field results to come to some data-based conclusions on Russian doping.
Japan’s Mizunuma Hits Lifetime Best 100 Fly In Niigata – 51.26
As Japanese swimmers are competing at their respective prefectural championships, 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma is making the most of the opportunity to race.
Three Indian Olympic Hopefuls Granted 60-Day Training Period In Dubai
With pools still closed in India, Virdhawal Khade, Srihari Nataraj and Kushagra Rawat received the green light from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Report: Suspended Shayna Jack, Retired James Magnussen On Reality TV Show
Two elite Australian swimmers are set to join the latest edition of the nation’s reality TV show entitled SAS: Who Dares Wins.
FINA Cancels 2020 World Cup Amidst Pandemic; Will Resume Post-Tokyo
With the 2020 FINA Swimming World Cup Series dwindled down to just 4 stops from its original 6, FINA has announced the cancellation of this year’s edition.
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