International

Poor Water Quality Sickens Swimmers at Mexican Short Course Nationals

400 swimmers received medical treatment due to poor water quality at the Mexican Short Course National Championships, according to local news reports.

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Taylor Ruck Named Swimming Canada Female Aquatic Swimmer Of The Year

After a record-tying eight medal run at the Commonwealth Games in April followed by five medals at the 2018 Pan…

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Dutch Backstroking Ace Kira Toussaint Tests Positive For Tulobuterol

“Today, I like to share my story with you, because I am innocent and I am convinced that the truth will prevail,” says Kira Toussaint, world-class backstroker of Netherlands who tested positive for a banned substance on the eve of this year’s Short Course World Championships.

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Germany’s Head Coach Henning Lambertz Resigns

The German Swimming Association (DSV) announced today, that German Swimming head coach Henning Lambertz will resign from his position at the…

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Christiansen and Sanchez set new meet records at Lausanne Swim Cup

2018 Lausanne Swim Cup Thursday, December 20th & Friday, December 21st Swimming Pool Mon Repos, Lausanne, Switzerland SCM Meet Site Live…

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Justus & Erasmus Race Their Way To South African Sprint Titles

Calvyn Justus and Doug Erasmus both took gold in Durban to wrap up 2018.

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2018 Swammy Awards: World Jr Female Swimmer of the Year Taylor Ruck

This year, among many incredible female junior swimmers, Canadian Taylor Ruck has stood above the rest.

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After Closed-Door Meeting, Athletes in London Ready to Organize

Katinka Hosszu, the first athlete to speak after the meeting, was focused on negotiating, not boycotting.

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Hosszu, Kromowidjojo busy at 2018 Lausanne Swim Cup (Prelims recap)

2018 Lausanne Swim Cup Thursday, December 20th & Friday, December 21st Swimming Pool Mon Repos, Lausanne, Switzerland SCM Meet Site Live…

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Spotlight On Kaylee McKeown, Thomas Hauck On Penultimate Night In QLD

2017 World Championships finalist Kaylee McKeown was back in the Brisbane Aquatic Center pool today, contesting the women’s 200m backstroke as part of the Queensland Championships.

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The 2018 Swim England Winter Championships Photo Vault

James Guy & Edward Mildred from the 2018 Swim England Winter Championships.

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What It’s Like to Nearly Drown in an Olympic Final

A video released by the Olympic Channel this month recounts the women’s 100 fly final from the 1960 Rome Olympics….

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64th SGFI School Nations: Delhi Make It 3 in a Row

Delhi emerged as the champions in the 64th SGFI National School Games for swimming which concluded at the Dr SPM Swimming Complex in the capital.

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2018 Swammy Award: Sharon van Rouwendaal Female OW Swimmer of the Year

At the 2018 European Championships in Scotland, van Rouwendaal won three gold medals and one silver.

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Robert Thorpe demolishes record on Day 5 of NSW Champs

13-year-old Robert Thorpe demolished the 13-14-year 800 freestyle record in a strong win on Day 5 of NSW Champs.

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