2019 Swammy Awards: Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Florian Wellbrock
The power in men’s open water swimming lies almost entirely in Europe right now, and Germany’s Fabrian Wellbrock made history in 2019.
Mexican Nationals Postponed Due To Winds, Likely To Be Cancelled
The Mexican Winter Nationals in Veracruz are at risk of being cancelled altogether due to heavy winds.
William Yang Doubles Up On Gold To Close Out NSW Senior Age C’ships
Wold University Games gold medalist William Yang topped the podium on two occasions during the New South Wales Senior Age Championships.
Neill & Cooper Produce Queensland Age Records In Brisbane
17-year-old multi-World Junior Championships medalist Thomas Neill nailed a 200m IM time of 2:01.76 to log a new Queensland Age Record.
Russian Medalists From Glasgow Follow-Up With Salnikov Cup This Weekend
50m fly gold medalist Oleg Kostin is headed to the Salnikov Cup this weekend, joining the likes of Vladislav Grinev and Daria K. Ustinova.
Kromo, Toussaint & Kamminga Head-Up Dutch SC Championships Roster
Two-time European Short Course Championships gold medalist Arno Kamminga will be heading to the Dutch Short Course Championships this weekend.
Aussie Shayna Jack Taps Into ‘Cocaine Kiss’ Defense For Positive Test
Aussie Shayna Jack maintains her innocence regarding a positive doping test, saying she may have come into contact with Ligandrol via another person.
16-Year-Old South African Matthew Sates Logs 2:03.62 200 IM
16-year-old Matthew Sates busted out a huge new personal best in the men’s 200 IM on day 1 of the KZNA Premier Provincials.
Leukemia-Stricken Swimming Star Rikako Ikee Officially Released From Hospital
Rikako Ikee of Japan, who has been battling leukemia since February of this year, has been officially discharged from the hospital and is deemed in remission.
Indiana Secures Transfer from Miami (OH) Butterflier Iago Moussalem
Moussalem is the defending MAC champion in the 100 fly and 200 fly, and this summer he helped Brazil to a bronze medal in the 4×100 medley relay at WUGs.
Kaylee McKeown Takes 200 IM/200 Back Double Gold In Queensland
Teenager Kaylee McKeown is getting some solid racing done down under, taking 2 golds tonight at the Queensland Championships.
Joshua Edwards-Smith Lowers Own Aussie Age Record In 200 Back
Aussie backstroking is in good hands on the age group level, as 16-year-old Joshua Edwards-Smith logged a time of 1:57.78 at QLD Championships.
Kiefer, Thompson Earn Swimming Canada Coach of the Year Honors
Linda Kiefer and Mike Thompson both led their swimmers to success on the international stage as they were named Swimming Canada’s 2019 Coaches of the Year.
NCAA Finalist David Schlicht Taking Olympic Redshirt Season For Arizona
Arizona sophomore David Schlicht will sit out this NCAA season, preparing for Australia’s Olympic Trials, the school confirmed this week.
Does Gregorio Paltrinieri Prefer Pool or Open Water Swimming?
Dressed for the season, Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy discusses whether he prefers pool swimming or open water swimming.
