International

Amid Criticism, Hungarian Federation Head Gyárfás Resigns From Post

Of Hungarian Federation head Tamas Gyárfás’ resignation, multiple Olympic gold medalist Katinka Hosszu says, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

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Peaty Makes Short List for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

British Olympic champion Adam Peaty has been named among 16 athletes who have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

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Swimming To Be Treated As School Subject In Victoria, Australia

The state of Victoria, Australia, will now be required to include swim lessons among its school subjects such as math and science.

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Oleksiak Adds ‘Loonie Luck’ To Windsor Pool For SC World C’ships

A lucky loonie from the year Penny Oleksiak was born has been thrown into the Windsor pool construction ingredients.

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TritonWear partners with 4th FINA World Aquatics Convention

FINA announces TritonWear as Event Partner of the 4th FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place at Caesars Windsor Resort and Convention Centre, Ontario, Canada, from 3-5 December 2016.

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Jon Rudd Leaves Plymouth for Ireland Performance Director Role

Jon Rudd with Ruta Meilutyte (left) and Moniek Nijhuis (right) has left Plymouth for the greener shores of Ireland.

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New Zealand Moves Toward 2020 w/ New National Cuts & Development Squad

New Zealand record-holder Bradlee Ashby is a member of New Zealand’s newly-announced Tokyo 2020 development squad. New Zealand has also tightened up its time standards to move toward Olympic success.

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Russian Olympic Team Captain Participates in First Athlete Forum

Russian Olympic team captain and Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Fesikova participated in the Russia’s first National Forum of athletes. The forum was…

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10 Awkward Moments Swimmers Experience

Swimmers treat their team like a family, albeit a dysfunctional family. As with any close-knit group of well-meaning people, awkward moments will ensue.

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Rie Kaneto Earns Citizens Medal of Honor In Japan

At 28, Rie Kaneto of Japan inspires youth around the nation of Japan, including her home prefecture.

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Maddie Groves Brings Home Bond’s Sportswoman Of The Year Award

Maddie Groves of Australia wins Bond University’s Blues Award for Sportswoman of the Year…..again.

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Simona Quadarella Becomes Italy’s Fastest Short Course 1500 Freestyler

Italian swimmer Simona Quadarella scored a new national mark in the women’s 1500 short course freestyle.

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Aussie Training Change-up: Fraser-Holmes Joins McEvoy At Bond

Thomas Fraser-Holmes moves under Richard Scarce at Bond University, the home swimming club of speedster Cameron McEvoy.

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China Wins Fifth Consecutive Synchro World Trophy

For the fifth year in a row Team China claimed the overall title this weekend in Yangzhou (CHN) at the…

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Almeida Sets South American Record in 400 Free to Close Brazil Open

Continuing his impressive run at these 2016 Brazilian Championships, Brazilian Olympian Brandonn Almeida won his 4th gold of the meet with a new South American Record of 3:49.46 in the 400 free.

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