UPDATE: Ema Rajic Breaks Croatian Record in 50 Breaststroke
The 14-year old Mataja won the women’s 50 and 100 meter breaststroke races at last weekend’s Croatian Open National Championships in Zagreb.
Margaret Higgs’ 100 Breast Among Bahamas National Meet Record-Breakers
During the Bahamas National Championships, 19-year-old Margaret Higgs was among the national meet record-breakers, swimming to a new 100 breast record.
Kira Toussaint Talks 50 Back DQ, Doping False Positive (Video)
Kira Toussaint led out of the prelims, but was dqed tonight in the 100 back. She is back from a recent doping suspension that was eventually overturned.
Olympic Champion Pernille Blume Signs With New York Breakers
Danish Olympic Champion Pernille Blume has joined the International Swimming League by signing with the New York Breakers.
Katinka Hosszu Explains 400 IM DQ in Rome (Video)
World record holder Katinka Hosszu was DQed in this race, but would have won in 4:33.31 – we’re hearing she missed a wall during the backstroke leg
37 International Athletes Vying for Inclusion on 2020 Refugee Olympic Team
While an official 2020 Refugee Olympic Team has not yet been named, the IOC currently sponsors 37 Olympic-hopefuls living and training abroad.
Japanese Olympian Junya Koga’s Doping Suspension Reduced To 2 Years
In the latest development regarding Junya Koga’s positive doping test dating back to last year, the 31-year-old has now seen his suspension reduced.
Michael Andrew is Shooting for 52 in the 100 Back (Video)
American Michael Andrew took a second off his prelims time and a few tenths of the meet record to win the 100 back in 53.40. His previous best time was 53.55
British Swimmers Hit Domestic Snag With Inaugural ISL Season
British stars competing in the inaugural International Swimming League (ISL) season will be missing at least one meet due to training camp conflict.
Northern Italy Wins Rights to Host 2026 Winter Olympics
The joint bid between Milan and Cortina d’ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics as the IOC shifts its focus to regional bids.
Trinidad & Tobago Named Hosts Of 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games
Trinidad & Tobago have been announced as host of the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, putting its TTFA Aquatic Centre on full display.
High-Level International Meets For July 2019
Here’s the high-level international meets calendar for July ’19. Set your alarms, start brewing the coffee now & buckle up for a thrilling set of weeks ahead.
Whittle, Atkinson Among London Summer Open Meet Victors
14-year-old Jacob Whittle was among the British athletes who threw down some solid performances at the London Swimming Open Summer Meet this past weekend.
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New Zealand World Championships Roster Filled With Promising Teens
15-year-old Erika Fairweather is part of the very young New Zealand roster ready to take on the world in Gwangju next month.
