2018 FINA World Cup: Morozov Cranks Out 21.49 50 Free World Cup Record
Vlad Morozov came within .05 of his own Russian National Record with a 21.49 50m freestyle in Kazan tonight.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan: Sjostrom Rocks 23.83 Series Record
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom cranks out a new World Cup record of 23.83 in the women’s 50m freestyle, registering the 8th fastest performance ever in the event.
Ippei Watanabe Wins 3rd Consecutive Title At Japan Student C’ships
On the back of the Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games already done and dusted this summer, several Japanese high-profile athletes were back in the pool racing once again, this time locally at the 94th Japan Student Swimming Championships. Ippei Watanabe made his presence known in the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1.
World Cup Kazan Day 1 Prelims: Sjostrom, Chupkov Take Their Places
The first stop of the first FINA World Cup cluster kicked off in Kazan this morning, with this 3-day meet taking place in long course meters. Although the overall number of entrants was on the slim side, several big stars took to the Aquatic Palace to chase some cash and earn points towards the overall World Cup title.
Tickets on Sale for Super Short Course Spectacular in Melbourne
Victorians have the chance to catch all the action poolside as Australia’s swimming superheroes converge on Melbourne for the splash and dash, 2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Championships taking place this 25 – 27 October.
USA Swimming To Select SC Worlds Team From 18-19 National Team
USA Swimming has released its selection criteria for the 2018 Short Course World Championships, selecting the team from the current National Team roster as established by the results of this summer’s long course championship meets.
Chase Travis Produces Dominant Win On Day 1 Of FINA OW Junior Worlds
American Chase Travis was dominant in winning gold on day 1 of the 2018 FINA Open Water World Junior Championships.
USA Women Down Canada 17-3 at FINA World Cup, Win Group Crown
The USA Women’s National Team continued their winning ways at the FINA World Cup, defeating Canada 17-3 to claim first place in Group B at 3-0.
Possible Junior Pan American Games On The Horizon
Three new Games initiatives are being discussed at the Pan Am Sports General Assembly taking place this week, one of which is a Junior version of the Pan American Games.
Chad le Clos Spends 2 Weeks in Italy with Italian Jr. Record Holders
Le Clos and his coach Andrea di Nino spent 2 weeks training in Ostia, alongside 2 Italian Junior Record holders and Youth Olympians.
Butterfly Worlds Collide As Ikee Joins Sjostrom In Turkey Next Month
Two of the fastest butterfliers in the world, Rikako Ikee of Japan and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden, are set to train together in Turkey this fall.
South Africa Launches Athletes Committee, But Self-Funding Continues
Cameron van der Burgh is one of eight South African athletes joining a newly-created Athletes Committee.
Olympic Silver Medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn Announces Retirement
British Olympic medalist Chris Walker-Hebborn has announced his retirement.
2018 World Cup Series Kicks Off In Kazan With Olympic Star Power
Belgium’s Olympic silver medalist Pieter Timmers will be making his racing debut in Kazan after having to withdraw from this year’s European Championships due to illness.
USA Women Crush South Africa 26-1 Behind 7 Hauschild Goals
The USA Women’s National Team moved to 2-0 at the FINA World Cup with a 26-1 win over South Africa today. Team USA has now won their first two games at the tourney by a combined score of 44-3.
