International

WATCH: Cameron van der Burgh Resets 50 Breast World Record In Rome

van der Burgh broke the 50 WR for the third time when he edged a historically competitive field at the 2009 World Championships in a time of 26.67.

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Bygones Of 2020 Olympic Trials: Japan Swim Edition

Let’s take a look at the would-have-been-highlights of the 2020 Japan Swim, the nation’s Olympic-qualifying meet that was canclled.

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Intl Authorities Should “Turn A New Page” On Russian Ban Says Sporting Minister

Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin has stated that international sporting authorities should “turn a new page” on Russia’s sporting ban.

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Raffle for Adam Peaty’s Olympic-Worn Suit Raises over $16,000 for NHS

Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty raised over $16,000 to support the National Health Service combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK.

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Tokyo Olympics CEO: Games Far From A Guarantee To Run In 2021

Toshiro Muto says it’s impossible to know if the spread of COVID-19 will be under control by next summer, with the Tokyo Games hanging in the balance.

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Daiya Seto: “I’m Still Picking Up The Pieces” After Olympic Postponement

“I have not been able to say anything about next year until now because I just could not come to grips with everything,” says Japan’s Daiya Seto.

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See 2341 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 2741 Swim Jobs.

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At Home Swim Training: Efimova In The Kitchen, Chalmers In Backyard Pool

Let’s see how Russian Yuliya Efimova and Australian Kyle Chalmers are keeping fit while under quarantine for coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Semifinal Shockers: 10 Epic Swims From Semifinals That Inspired Us

Here we count down some of the greatest performances from semifinal races of the last 20-ish years. These races are just as memorable as the finals.

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FINIS Friday Livecast April 10, 2020 @ 11AM PT – NEW TIME!

Learn how American Record Holder & Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Smoliga is coping with the psychological disruption of Covid-19.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Wins First World Title With 200 Fly WR In Fukuoka

Relive Phelps winning his first world title at the 2001 Championships in Fukuoka, breaking the 200 fly world record for the second time in four months.

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Hong Kong Coaches Given $967 In Coronavirus Relief Grants

In Hong Kong, the government has announced a subsidy of HK$7500 (~$967 USD) to each registered sports coach as part of relief measures.

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British Swimming Presents: Highlights of the Stay at Home Diving Series

This may not be the diving content you wanted, but it’s the diving content you didn’t know you needed.

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Farida Osman Details Arranging Travel Back To Egypt, Thoughts On Olympic Delay

The two-time World Championship medalist had the Egyptian Government schedule a specific Egyptair flight to get her and other athletes in the U.S. home.

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: 15-Year-Old Jacob Whittle on Keeping His Head

after last summer, he’s had a lot of practice keeping a level head, not getting too excited or too down about any one thing

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