Double World Champion Florian Wellbrock Set To Race In Magdeburg
Several key German swimmers, including Florian Wellbrock, will be getting their competition on this weekend in Magdeburg.
SwimSwam Podcast: James Guy Talks British Relay Secret Sauce
Guy breaks down how the British team has built a culture of relay performance and putting an emphasis on medaling in as many as they can.
Northern Ireland Pools Set To Open Friday, July 24th
Things are looking up for Northern Ireland athletes, with swimming pools, spas and community centers getting the green light to open on Friday, July 24th.
One Year To Go: Rikako Ikee Stars In Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hype Video
Get hyped for next year’s Summer Olympic Games with the latest Tokyo 2020 video commemorating ‘One Year To Go’, starring swimmer Rikako Ikee.
Olympic Organizers Will Convene a Panel in September to Discuss Spectators
Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, says that they will convene a panel in September to discuss whether the Olympics can have spectators.
Texas A&M Commit Aviv Barzelay Clocks Israeli 100 Back Junior Record
The 2020 Coronavirus Days Competition took place over the weekend in Israel, with the nation’s 4-month drought on swimming competitions coming to an end.
Czech Republic Dominates ‘Duel In The Pool’ With Austria & Slovakia
Nearly 120 young athletes from Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia gathered at BSFZ Südstadt in Austria for what was termed ‘Duel in the Pool’.
Katie Ledecky Praises Rikako Ikee’s Positivity & Perseverance
“She has so much talent, so much potential and she has already accomplished so much at 20 years old,” Katie Ledecky says of Rikako Ikee.
Aussie Elite Set For Virtual Competition This Week
Key Aussie swimmers out of Griffith, MSAC, USC Spartans and more are set to compete this week at a virtual competition, with unique pool distances.
Exclusive Interview: Matsumoto Talks Race Strategy, OLY & ‘Secret’ ISL Plans
SwimSwam recently had the chance to speak with 2019 World Championships 200m free silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto. Hear what the 23-year-old has to say.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland Tweets Letter to 1980 US Olympic Athletes
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has tweeted a letter to members of the 1980 US Olympic Team as the 40 year anniversary of the boycotted Games approaches.
Felipe Lima Joins Energy Standard In His First Practice Since March
Olympian Felipe Lima is back in the pool after a pandemic-induced break, joining his Energy Standard teammates for a 3-week training camp in Turkey.
FINA Commits $6 Million+ Toward Athlete Assistance
FINA has revealed plans to disseminate over $6 million USD in an effort to assets athletes competing in next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Robert Novak Returns To ESWIM As Head Coach
Etobicoke Swim Club, commonly known as ESWIM, has announced that Robert Novak will be taking over as head coach, starting this August.
Italy’s Filippo Megli Will Sit Out Sette Colli To Tend To Shoulder
The 2020 Sette Colli Trophy is scheduled to take place on August 11th – August 13th, but one notable name from the host country will not be participating.
