Brazilian Sprinter Gabriel Santos Lands 8-Month Suspension for Testing Positive
Santos reportedly claims he came into contact with the substance accidentally, and FINA accepted his defense, offering a reduced suspension.
2019 European Youth Olympic Festival Kicks-Off In 2 Days
While all eyes are on Gwangju, Korea for the 2019 FINA World Aquatic Championships, another competition is about to get underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Swimming Australia CEO Confirms No World C’ships Broadcast Deal
Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell confirmed today that no deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters could be reached to air the World Championships.
2020 Australian Open Water Championships Set for Brighton Beach
Swimming Australia is delighted to announce its 2020 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships will return to South Australia’s Brighton Beach next year.
Sun Yang & Mack Horton Separated During World Championships Warm-ups
Mack Horton of Australia and Sun Yang of China have a history of tension, with a possible situation defused today in Gwangju during warm-ups.
Official Entry Lists Now Published for 2019 World Championships
The 2019 World Championships will see swimming kick-off in a matter of days, so study up on these entry lists in the meantime.
2019 FINA World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest Is Here
Try your hand against the best SwimSwam readers (and writers) in our Pick ‘Em Contest. Speedo USA prizes are up for grabs, including a brand-new tech suit.
2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Men’s Edition
Check out a few male swimmers lurking beneath the World Championships medal-favorite radar, ready to make a move when it counts.
CAS Clarifies Sun Yang Hearing Timeline, Explains Inability to Expedite
All involved parties – WADA, FINA, and Yang’s camp – would have had to agree to speed up the process, but even made the request, according to CAS.
2019 World Champs Preview: Building Excitement for 2020 in the Women’s 1500
This year’s field is missing some key players on the international stage, but you can still get excited for what’s to come.
Aussie Gwangju Entries: McKeown Drops IM, McEvoy Sole 50 Swimmer
We’re gleaning the official entry lists of the 2019 FINA World Championships and reporting items of note, including some head-turners out of Australia.
Germany Returns To 5K Open Water Relay Gold; Their 3rd In 5 Editions
Germany won its third open water team gold in the past four World Championships, edging out Italy and the United States by just tenths of a second.
Bhutan, St. Kitts & Nevis, Eritrea Make World Championships Debut
For the first time in the of the FINA World Aquatics Championships, the nations of Bhutan, St. Kitts and Nevis and Eritrea will be participating.
Laugher Misses Final Dive, Falls From 1st To 3rd, Xie Repeats As 3m Dive Champ
Xie Siyi won his second gold medal of the 2019 World Championships and his fourth gold medal overall as China went 1-2 in men’s 3-meter.
Mack Horton Entered In 800 Free At Worlds In Addition To 400
Mack Horton will contest both the 400 and 800 free at the upcoming FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
