USOC Responds to WADA Recommendation to Reinstate RUSADA
Today the USOC released a statement expressing its hopes that WADA will make a decision that restores athletes’ confidence in the international anti-doping system, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
5 Years into Retirement, Amaury Leveaux Announces His Comeback…in L.A.
French sprinter Amaury Leveaux is back, and eyeing a gold medal in the 50 free at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
Swimming Australia Names Brendan Burkett Paralympic Head Coach
The 1996 Paralympic gold medalist will assume his new role October 1st.
Shane Ryan Heads Up 5-Strong Irish Roster For Hangzhou
Swim Ireland has named its 5-strong roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships set for Hangzhou, China.
Lone Dutch Youth Olympic Games Female Tes Schouten Withdraws
Tes Schouten was one of four athletes named to Netherlands’ roster for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) slated for October…
Olympian Daiya Seto Tries Out Triathlon
Daiya Seto of Japan is having a year of firsts, including competing in his inaugural triathlon.
World Championships Silver Medalist Junya Koga Faces 4-Year Ban
2017 World Championships silver medalist Junya Koga of Japan is facing a possible 4-year ban for having tested positively for a prohibited substance earlier this year.
WADA Poised to Reinstate RUSADA Thursday With Amended Requirements
On Thursday, September 20th, the World Anti-Doping Agency will hold a meeting of its Executive Committee to determine whether or not to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.
2-Time U Sports Swimmer of the Year Yuri Kisil Turns Pro Early
Kisil will move east to Toronto to train under Ben Titley at the High Performance Center.
Ikee Caps Off Historic Summer With 2 Meet Records At Japanese Festival
The 73rd National Sports Festival of Japan concluded today, with the nation’s golden girl, Rikako Ikee, capping off a whirlwind summer.
Sjostrom Hits $65K, Chupkov $55K In Winnings After World Cup Cluster 1
2018 FINA WORLD CUP – DOHA Thursday, September 13th – Saturday, September 15th Hamad Aquatic Centre (HAC), Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar Heats…
Sjostrom Perfect Over World Cup Cluster 1; Chupkov Wins Men’s Cluster
Swedish sprint star Sarah Sjostrom hit max points at each of the first two stops of the 2018 FINA World Cup, earning the $50,000 Cluster 1 bonus and leading the series points by 30.
Duncan Scott, Coach Steven Tigg Honored Big At Scottish Sports Awards
The most decorated Scottish athlete at a single Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott, has just been named the 2018 Scottish Sportsperson of the Year.
What Happened When Beijing Had Morning Prelims in 2008?
On Friday, SwimSwam editor-in-chief Braden Keith published an editorial arguing that there are some pro-athlete facets to the decision to…
