World Cup Points: Wang, Atkinson, Santos Win Budapest
World record-setters Wang Jianjiahe, Alia Atkinson and Nicholas Santos put up the most World Cup points of any swimmers in Budapest, with Morozov and Wang winning Cluster 2. Morozov still leads the men’s points, while Sarah Sjostrom remains the women’s leader for the series.
Dropping 1Back, Norway’s Hvas Going All-In With 200 IM In Buenos Aires
All the fields remain in tact for tonight’s finals in Buenos Aires, save for the men’s 100m back, where Norwegian swimmer Tomoe Hvas has given up his spot in the final to instead go all-in on the 200m IM.
Lankwarden Replaces Kossen As KNZB General Manager
The Royal Federation of Dutch Swimming (KNZB) has announced that Aschwin Lankwarden will be taking over as General Manager of the organization as of January 1, 2019.
Tomoe Hvas Becomes First Norwegian Sub-2:00 In 200 IM At YOG
Tomoe Hvas destroyed the Norwegian National Record in the men’s 200 IM prelims at the Youth Olympic Games.
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Watch Newly-Minted WR Holder Santos Give Sjostrom Block Start Tips
We know Swedish Olympian Sarah Sjostrom’s start is incredible as it is, but even the greats take time to learn something new from one another.
Kolesnikov’s Speedy 48.17 Lead-Off Snagged Russian Gold
Nine different nations got on the board on day 1 of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, including Russian world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the mixed 4 x 100m freestyle relay.
15-Year-Old Anastasia Gorbenko Smashes Israeli Record In 200 IM
Gorbenko still has a pretty full schedule at the Youth Olympic Games, set to swim the 200 back, 200 breast, and 100 free. The versatility of that schedule shows off why she’s such a good 200 IM’er.
Michael Houlie Swims Fastest-Ever Youth Olympics 50 & 100 Breast
In the same race, Michael Houlie, a Tennessee commit, swam the fastest-ever times at the Youth Olympic Games in both the 50 and 100 meter breaststrokes. He also broke a Cameron van der Burgh South African Record.
Queensland Wins 10th State Team Championship Title
The Australian State Team Championships wrapped up this week at the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) in Canberra, with powerhouse Queensland wreaking havoc on both the women’s and men’s competition.
GAF Delhi, GAF Mumbai Excel at All-India SFI Club Championships
Swimmers from Sai Glenmark TIDM program and Glenmark Aquatic Foundation Delhi performed extremely well to win a total of 108 medals.
Kaylee McKeown Keeps The Double For Night 1 Of YOG
Australia’s finalist at the 2017 World Championships, teenager Kaylee McKeown, will take on the 100m back field tonight in Buenos Aires, as well as the 200m IM.
American Rhyan White Swims Best Time in 100 Back at YOG Day 1 Prelims
White, currently a freshman at Alabama, leads a loaded field into the semi-finals.
WATCH LIVE: Swimming at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Some of the world’s biggest junior stars, including European Champion Kristof Milak, take the stage in Buenos Aires this week.
Japanese Government’s Cost of 2020 Olympic Games Now 7x Original Budget
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo will now be costing the Japanese national government an estimated 801.1 billion yen ($7.03 billion USD), rocketing original estimates up by more than 7 times.
