International

Ukraine’s Mykhailo Romanchuk Makes OLY A Standard in 800m freestyle

2016 Olympian Mykhailo Romanchuk achieved his Olympic A Standard in the 800m freestyle this evening on day 2 of the Ukraine Winter Swimming Championships

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Olympic-Qualifier South American C’ships Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The CADDA has announced that the South American Swimming Championships slated for later this month have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

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2020 Edinburgh Int’l Swim Meet Is Still On & Here Are 5 Races To Watch

The 2020 Edinburgh International Swim Meet is still scheduled for this weekend, with some electrified racing on the agenda.

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April’s African Championships Postponed Due To Coronavirus

More than a month out, the 2020 African Swimming Championships have been postponed to a later date, according to an email sent today.

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Italian Swimming Federation Adds Clarification To Who Can Train

The Italian Swimming Federation has provided more details on who can be allowed to train in the midst of COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.

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COVID-19 Down Under: ‘No Handshake’ Rule In Place For New South Wales C’ships

There are special coronavirus (COVID-19) specific rules in place for this weekend’s New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships.

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Update: Complete Nordic Tour Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

Add the Bergen Swim Festival to the seemingly growing list of swimming events being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus situation.

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Ukraine Champs: Olympic A And 9 B-Times Achieved During Day 1 Finals

Daryna Zevina delivered the only OLY A qualification time this evening, taking over a second off the time she posted in January.

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Swim Ireland Enacts New 13 & U Tech Suit Ban Effective September

Following other nations, Swim Ireland has revealed a tech suit ban on swimmers aged 13 & U to become effective in September of this year.

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All Spanish Sporting Events To Be Held Behind Closed Doors

The Spanish Government announce that all sporting events will be closed off to spectators as part of their plan to tackle to spread of COVID-19

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Chalmers, Campbell Sisters Head To NSW C’ships To Respond To USA’s Des Moines

At NSW Open C’ships, the Aussies will look to respond to several world-leading times thrown down by Americans recently at the Pro Swim Series in Des Moines.

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Update: Nation Of Italy On Travel Lockdown Due to Coronavirus

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is continually unfolding, with another update coming from the Italian Swimming Federation.

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Ukraine Winter Swimming Championships (OLY Trials) Meet Preview

World record holder Andriy Govorov is one of many of the Ukraine’s top athletes racing in this week’s Olympic Trial meet in Kharkiv.

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ISL Finals Point Scorer Felipe Lima Moves From LA Current To Energy Standard

Meet the newest member of the International Swimming League (ISL) Team Energy Standard, Felipe Lima of Brazil. He makes the move from LA Current.

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Hagino Eyes Comeback By Entering Both IMs, 200 Free At JPN Olympic Trials

2016 Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino is slated to swim both IM events, in addition to the 200m free at the 2020 Japan Swim.

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