World C’ships Silver Medalist Matsumoto Time-Trialed 1:45.44 200 Free In March
Katsuhiro Matsumoto put the pedal to the medal in a 200m freestyle time trial in March, further cementing himself as a 2021 Olympic threat.
Grant Hackett Turns 40, Marking Half-a-Lifetime Since Dethroning Perkins
It’s been almost 20 years since Grant Hackett beat Kieran Perkins at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in the 1500 free. Hackett turns 40 on Saturday.
Russia Nominates Americans, Poland Nominates Australians In Viral Challenge
French, Russian, and Polish national team swimmers have all recently taken part in the viral ‘Don’t Rush’ social media challenge.
Epic Swim: Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak Tie for 100 Free Olympic Glory
It certainly didn’t seem like it would be Simone Manuel or Penny Oleksiak‘s moment in the limelight. About five weeks before…
Australian Swimmers Set To Make Return To Pool After COVID-19 Shutdown
The Australian Institute of Sport has released documents discussing the relaunch of sports in the country, while some athletes have already enjoyed pool time.
At Least 70% Of U.S. Olympic Sports Have Applied For PPP Money
ABC News reports that at least 70% of U.S. Olympic sport organizations have applied for government funding during the current worldwide pandemic.
Canadian Government Invests $72M To Support Sport Sector
The federal government will be providing $500 million in pandemic relief for cultural, heritage and sport organizations.
Newmarket Stingrays Hire Dave Ling to Replace Retiring Alan Swanston
Swanston has been the head coach fo the Newmarket Stingrays for 34 years and was named the 2008 Canadian Junior Coach of the Year.
Italian Olympic Gold Medalist Paltrinieri Back Into The Water In Rome
Italian olympic gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri back into the water in outdoor pool in Rome during “phase 2” of quarantine
Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Chalmers On Dressel: “His Skills Are Unbelievable”
Hear what Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers says about World champion Caeleb Dressel in terms of skills and his ferocity in the water.
Penny Oleksiak, Cheerios Team Up to Donate over $1 Million to Food Banks Canada
Penny Oleksiak, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, is part of an effort by General Mills to redirect its Olympic advertising into foodbank advertising.
Stefano Ballo Among Italian Swimmers Returning To The Pool
With government-issued safety guidelines published, the training centers will now have to adhere to them in order to reopen to the general public.
Former World Record Holder Akhiro Yamaguchi Reconsidering Retirement
One-time world record holder Akhiro Yamguchi of Japan is reconsidering retirement in light of a delayed Summer Olympic Games.
Dutch Pools Able To Re-Open On May 11th With ‘Responsible Swimming Protocol’
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) published its Responsible Swimming Protocol, intended to be used in the reopening of swimming pools.
