Kolesnikov’s Speedy 48.17 Lead-Off Snagged Russian Gold
Nine different nations got on the board on day 1 of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, including Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the mixed 4 x 100m freestyle relay.
15-Year-Old Anastasia Gorbenko Smashes Israeli Record In 200 IM
Gorbenko still has a pretty full schedule at the Youth Olympic Games, set to swim the 200 back, 200 breast, and 100 free. The versatility of that schedule shows off why she’s such a good 200 IM’er.
Michael Houlie Swims Fastest-Ever Youth Olympics 50 & 100 Breast
In the same race, Michael Houlie, a Tennessee commit, swam the fastest-ever times at the Youth Olympic Games in both the 50 and 100 meter breaststrokes. He also broke a Cameron van der Burgh South African Record.
Queensland Wins 10th State Team Championship Title
The Australian State Team Championships wrapped up this week at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) in Canberra, with powerhouse Queensland wreaking havoc on both the women’s and men’s competition.
GAF Delhi, GAF Mumbai Excel at All-India SFI Club Championships
Swimmers from Sai Glenmark TIDM program and Glenmark Aquatic Foundation Delhi performed extremely well to win a total of 108 medals.
Kaylee McKeown Keeps The Double For Night 1 Of YOG
Australia’s finalist at the 2017 World Championships, teenager Kaylee McKeown, will take on the 100m back field tonight in Buenos Aires, as well as the 200m IM.
American Rhyan White Swims Best Time in 100 Back at YOG Day 1 Prelims
White, currently a freshman at Alabama, leads a loaded field into the semi-finals.
WATCH LIVE: Swimming at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Some of the world’s biggest junior stars, including European Champion Kristof Milak, take the stage in Buenos Aires this week.
Japanese Government’s Cost of 2020 Olympic Games Now 7x Original Budget
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo will now be costing the Japanese national government an estimated 801.1 billion yen ($7.03 billion USD), rocketing original estimates up by more than 7 times.
Australia Continues With Revised Trials Timing For 2019 Worlds
As the international swimming community looks ahead to this December’s FINA Short Course World Championships in Hangzhou, the nation of Australia is plowing ahead with its Tokyo 2020 quad plan.
Pair Of World Records Highlights Final Night Of Budapest World Cup
Two world records and a pair of #2 swims of all-time highlighted an incredibly fast final session at the FINA World Cup stop in Budapest.
Alia Atkinson Lowers Own SCM World Record In Women’s 50 Breast
Alia Atkinson lowered her own SCM world record in the women’s 50 breaststroke down to 28.56 in Budapest.
Kyla Alexander Breaks Another Fa’amausili Record to Close NZ Champs
2018 NEW ZEALAND SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 6th Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre…
Nicholas Santos Breaks Suited World Record In Men’s SCM 50 Fly – 21.75
Nicholas Santos broke the 2009 world record in the men’s SCM 50 fly in a blistering 21.75.
Kelsi Dahlia Downs American SC 100 Fly Record With #2 Swim Of All-Time
Kelsi Dahlia swam the 2nd-fastest SCM 100 fly ever to lower her own American Record and also break Sarah Sjostrom’s World Cup Record.
