European Championship Medalist Maria Ugolkova Leads Swiss Return to Racing
While not an official meet, Ugoklova suited up and swam 2 time trial races earlier this month in Uster. The country has slowly returned to the water over the last 6 weeks.
SPIRE ACADEMY: Where Performance Development Meets Top-Flight Academics
SPIRE balances athletics with academics and activities that nurture personal growth and professional development to help students reach their peak potential.
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Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’
New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.
Ireland’s Robbie Powell Hit With One-Year Suspension For Positive Test
20-year-old Robbie Powell’s name was absent from the entry lists for this year’s Irish Open Championships. Now, two months later we know why.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy, King On WR Hunt On Day 3
In today’s Olympic Trials session, we would have seen reigning world record holders in back-to-back-to-back races: Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King.
2016 Olympian Valerie Gruest Announces Retirement; Reveals Childhood Abuse
Valerie Gruest, who was 9th in the 1650 free at the NCAA Championships as a freshman, has officially announced her retirement from swimming.
Banned Shayna Jack Says She Has Been Extorted By Would-Be Hackers
As we await the outcome of the Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing date for Aussie sprinter Shayna Jack, she notified police of alleged extortion threats.
SIA– High Performance Training Includes Leadership And Character Development
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4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too
Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s Debut In 400 Free On Day 2
Our predictions for the original-timeline Trials: Ledecky makes a resounding statement in the 400 free, and a men’s 100 breast final steals the show.
Australian Coach Dean Pugh Diagnosed With Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer
Australian coach Dean Pugh has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer, and his community has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay his medical expenses.
Madrid Annouces Plans To Resume Old Aquatics Center Construction
In terms of capacity, the facility can initially accommodate 1,900 spectators although that number can stretch up to 4,500 attendees.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club
Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.
WADA Publishes Athlete Anti-Doping Rights Governing Prize Money, ID Requests
WADA affirmed that athletes can request ID from doping control agents, and also required that prize money be redistributed after a failed doping test.
French Swimmers Now Given Two Olympic Qualification Opportunities
The 2021 French Winter Championships scheduled for December 10th-13th in Saint-Raphael will serve as the preliminary Olympic selection competition.
