International

Jervis Notches Fast 400, Richards Nabs British Jr Rec At Wales C’ships

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Alys Thomas was on-hand at the Wales National Pool, giving young Matt Richards his gold in the 100m butterfly tonight at the Short Course Championships.

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Canadian Selection Procedures Will Prioritize 2019 Pan Ams over WUGs

Swimming Canada has released its selection criteria for 2019’s major international meets. The World Championships and World Junior Championships have top priority, with Pan American Games outranking the World University Games.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Blinged Out Swim Cap

Learn about the most expensive swim cap, Ross Edgley’s special recognition and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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Anna Hopkin Carries SCY Success to 50m Free Best Time at Winter Nats

University of Arkansas newcomer Anna Hopkin has been tearing through the school’s short course yards record book this season, and turning…

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Brazilian Court Denies Lochte’s Petition, Case Continues

Now more than two years after the fact, the Brazilian legal proceedings continue against Ryan Lochte, as a Minister has rejected a habeas corpus petition by Lochte.

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IOC Puts Freeze On 2020 Olympic Boxing Planning, Investigates AIBA

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board announced today that it was starting an inquiry procedure against the international boxing federation, a procedure that can lead to the withdrawal of IOC recognition.

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United States Among 7 Bidders for 2025 and 2027 World Championships

The Greensboro Aquatic Center holds only 2,500 people, making the Greensboro Coliseum the likely target of an American bid.

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David Schlicht to Make Aussie Dolphins Debut at World Championships

David Schlicht, who is signed with Australian swimwear brand Funky Trunks, has been selected for his first senior Australian Dolphins team after his second place finish to Thomas Fraser-Holmes in the 400m Individual Medley at the 2018 Australian National Short Course Championships.

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1220 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 big swimming family.

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Headed To Hangzhou: Morozov Primed For Sprints, Pieroni Takes On 200

Russian Vlad Morozov put on a sprint clinic over the course of the FINA World Cup. Will he have enough gas left to defend his lane against the likes of British powerhouse Ben Proud and Americans Caeleb Dressel and Michael Andrew?

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U.S. SC Worlds Team Will Have Nearly Double The Lead Time of Pan Pacs

USA Swimming’s Short Course World Championships team will have nearly twice as much time to adjust to Hangzhou, China as the 2018 Pan Pacs team had in Tokyo. The Short Course Worlds team will leave the United States seven days before the start of competition.

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2018 SC World Previews: Fastest Men In History Collide In Back Events

Matt Grevers, Xu Jiayu and Ryan Murphy are just a few of the incredibly talented backstrokers who will be competing in Hangzhou.

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Commonwealth Games Medalist Clareburt Honored With Māori Award

Surprise Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Lewis Clareburt earned another accolade, adding to his impressive breakout year.

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2 Top Seeds Scratch Thursday’s Prelims at US Winter Nationals

Chris Wieser, above, was the top seed in the men’s 400 free, and scratched out of Thursday’s prelims pre-session after missing the 800 free on Wednesday as well.

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Ana Marcela Cunha Named Finalist for Brazil Athlete of the Year

Cunha is one of 3 women named finalists by the Brazilian Olympic Committee for Brazil’s Athlete of the Year.

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