International

“Being Second Doesn’t Concern Me Right Now” – Kristof MIlak

Refresh yourself on the day 1 prelims and finals recaps of the 2020 Hungarian Championships and then get some inside information from the swimmers.

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks Down The Speedo Fastskin LZR 50 Free Sub-20 Challenge

Caeleb Dressel is going super-suited in a SPEEDO FASTSKIN 2008 LZR to take on the SUB-20 CHALLENGE in the 50 short course meters free.

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HUN C’ships: World Champion Kapas Drops Out Of 200 Fly Due to Illness

While competing at the Hungarian Championships, world champion Boglarka Kapas withdrew from her 200m fly signature event final.

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Kenderesi & Milak Post 1:54’s In Hungarian 200 Fly Battle

Who took the 200m fly Hungarian national title, Olympic bronze medalist Tamas Kenderesi or World Record holder Kristof Milak?

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Germany Publishes Revised Selection Policies For 2021 Elite Competitions

The German Swimming Association (DSV) published its revised selection criteria for the elite international championships taking place in the pool next year.

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Duncan Scott Earns 2nd Consecutive BUCS Sportsman Of The Year Award

Earning the prestigious BUCS Sportsman of the Year award for the second consecutive time was University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott.

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Auckland Kicks Off With Menu Of Stroke 50’s

The 5-day Olympic-qualifying 2020 Auckland Championships kicked off today with timed finals taking place at the West Wave Aquatic Center.

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Fratus and Ferreira to Face Off In The 50/100 Free: 2020 Brazil Trophy Preview

Follow along as Bruno Fratus and Marco Antonio Ferreira Junior go head to head in the sprint freestyles at the 2020 Brazil Trophy.

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Mexican Aquatics Allegedly Face Olympic Ban Following Inconsistencies

FINA has requested that the Mexican Swimming Federation provide a version of their current chamber in the English language.

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HUN C’ships: Kenderesi Puts Milak On Notice In Men’s 200 Fly Prelims

The 2020 Hungarian Swimming Championships kicked off today in Kaposvár, with the competition following the unique format of next year’s Olympic Games.

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KNZB Tech Director Cats On Heemskerk: “We Cannot Make Exceptions”

Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) Technical Director Andre Cats said no exceptions would be made in Femke Heemskerk’s situation.

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Miami (FL) Secures Commitment from Brazil’s Giulia Carvalho for 2021-22

Giulia Carvalho from Brazil’s Minas Tenis Clube has committed to the University of Miami’s class of 2025.

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2021 Canadian Olympic Trials Will Be Timed Finals, Only 20 Swimmers Per Event

Swimming Canada has made a major shift in format for next year’s Olympic Trials due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Breaking Added To 2024 Olympics; Swimming Quota Drops by 26 Athletes

Breaking – or breakdancing – will be added to the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile the overall athlete quota will drop by more than 500, with swimming dropping by 26.

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Milak, Cseh Head Up HUN Olympic Qualifier While Hosszu Opts Out

The Hungarian Swimming Championships are set for this week, but one major name will be missing from the 5-day Olympic qualifier.

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