Tokyo 2020 Announces Swimming Lineup With New Events Included
The official website for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics has released an event schedule, including the much-anticipated swimming event order that includes three new races: the men’s 800 free, women’s 1500 free and a mixed 4×100 medley relay.
Potential Wrinkles & Doubles in Newly-Expanded Olympic Lineup
It’s good news/bad news for Caeleb Dressel: a 100 fly/50 free finals double is now averted, but he could face a 100 fly finals/50 free semis/mixed medley relay finals triple on day 7 of the Tokyo Olympics.
2019 British C’Ships Surprise Swims Of The Day: Sophie Yendell & Kayla Van Der Merwe
Check out these stellar swims from young British stars Sophie Yendell in the 50m fly and Kayla Van Der Merwe in the 200m breast tonight in Glasgow.
16-Year-Old Pickett Blasts 22.66 to Equal Lifetime Best and New Zealand Age Record
16-Year Old Michael Pickett (pictured) dominated the 16-year 50m freestyle to equal his own age group record in 22.66 marking one of three age group records set on the second night of racing at the New Zealand Age Champs.
Renshaw Most Likely Adds Name To British Short List For Gwangju
Molly Renshaw dipped under Britain’s selection time #2, so it’s probable she will represent the nation this summer at the World Championships.
2019 British Swimming Championships: Day 2 Finals Recap
James Guy will go for the men’s 200m fly national title tonight at the 2019 British Swimming Championships.
Katie Shanahan Breaks Hannah Miley’s 400 IM Scottish Junior Record
During the final of the women’s 400 IM at the 2019 British Championships, 14-year-old Katie Shanahan broke Hannah Miley’s Scottish Junior record.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Béryl Gastaldello is the top seed in the women’s 100 back on Day 2 finals at the 2019 French Elite Nationals in Rennes.
2019 British Swimming Championships: Day 2 Prelims Recap
As Adam Peaty tries to take another gold in Glasgow in the men’s 50m breast James Guy will set himself up for a 200 fly World Championships bid.
Michael Gunning Breaks Jamaican Record With 1:59 Fly At British Nats
25-year-old Michael Gunning broke a Jamaican record in the 200 long course meter fly, swimming in heats of British Nationals.
European Junior Gold Medalist Tania Quaglieri Announces Verbal Commitment To Florida State
Quaglieri is the Italian Junior Record holder in 3 events in long course.
#2 Qualifier James Wilby Scratches 50 Breast Final in Britain
After a runner-up finish in the 100 breaststroke, James Wilby has withdrawn from the 50 breast final.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Gastaldello Gets a 2nd Chance in 100 Back
Gastaldello will have the opportunity to make the Worlds team in the 100 back if she satisfies both criteria in finals: swims a 1:00.42 or better and finishes in the top-2.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Freestyle Scratches Everywhere on Day 2
There were no scratches on the women’s side for Day 2, but plenty of movement in the men’s freestyle events.
Edwards-Smith Breaks AUS Age Record With 55.0 Back On Day 3 of Age Champs
16-year-old Joshua Edwards-Smith broke an Australian age record on day 3 of the Age Championshoips, going 55.01 in the 100 back.
