Japan Raises Anti-Doping Bar With New Organization
A new organization entitled ‘Japan Sports Fairness Organization’ is being created in an effort to further raise the Asian nation’s anti-doping measures to the levels expected by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Lili Ibanez Breaks Mexican Record in 50 Free Twice More in Singapore
Lili Ibanez continues to march her own Mexican National Records down. She broke the 50 free mark twice on Thursday in Singapore.
Singapore World Cup: Hosszu Tentatively Makes Up 3 Points on Day 1
While we normally run World Cup point updates after each stop, the nailbiter of a points race between Sarah Sjostrom and Katinka Hosszu calls for a closer eye. Sjostrom led Hosszu by just 15 points with one stop to go, but that lead could* actually shrink to 12 after day 1 in Tokyo.
FINA-Italy Letters Shed Light On Timeline of Energy for Swim Struggle
Documents obtained by SwimSwam show that it wasn’t until October 30 that FINA informed the Italian swimming federation (FIN) that its Energy for Swim 2018 meet had been classified as an international meet operating without FINA approval. The documents detail the negotiations between meet organizers and FINA, which ultimately broke down and led to the meet’s cancellation this morning.
Kushagra Rawat and Sajan Prakash shine at FINA World Cup at Singapore
Rapidly improving Kushagra Rawat who trains at the SAI Glenmark TIDM program in Delhi and Olympian Sajan Prakash qualified for the finals of the 400m Freestyle and 100 m Butterfly respectively on the first day of the FINA Swimming World Cup being held at Singapore.
Yan Zibei Enters Top 10 Performers All Time In Men’s SCM 100 Breast
Yan Zibei captured a new Chinese National Record en route to winning the men’s 100m breaststroke in Singapore.
World Cup Singapore Day 1 Finals: Sjostrom Overtakes Hosszu In 100 IM
After 27 consecutive World Cup victories in the women’s 100m IM, Katinka Hosszu saw tonight’s race go to Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom. The difference of 3 FINA points may prove crucial when it comes to handing out the overall series crown.
arena Signs Egyptian Talent Farida Osman
arena is pleased to announce that it has signed World Championship medalist Farida Osman in a sponsorship deal that runs through to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Toussaint Takes Back Dutch 50 Back National Record, Now World’s #1
Kira Toussaint not only notched a new Dutch National Record in the women’s 50m back tonight in Singapore, but she snared the new #1 time in the world.
World Cup Singapore Day 1: Wang Shun Produces Chinese NR In 100 IM
China’s Wang Shun lowered his own National Record en route to a bronze medal in the men’s 100m IM tonight in Singapore.
2018 Energy for Swim Meet Cancelled after Negotiations Break Down
British World Record holder Adam Peaty first broke the news on his social media accounts.
Another One: Morozov Shaves .01 Off Own World Cup Record In 50 Free
While competing on day 1 of the final stop of the 2018 FINA World Cup Series, Russian speedster Vlad Morozov knocked off his own World Cup Record in the men’s 50m freestyle.
Winnington, Mckeown Strong at Season Opening Long Course Meet
The opening long course meet of the Queensland calendar wrapped up on Sunday with young stars Elijah Winnington and Kaylee Mckeown taking center stage.
Russia Will Camp in Vladivostok before 2019 Worlds in Olympic Test
Vladivostok is the largest city in Far East Russia, and is just 1 time zone difference from 2019 Worlds hosts Gwangju and 2020 Olympic hosts Tokyo.
