Olympic Bronze Medalist Kylie Masse in Calgary for Rocky Mountain Cup
Hot off the heels of Canada’s fine performance in the pool at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Kylie Masse (Windsor, ON), Olympic Bronze Medalist in the women’s 100m backstroke, and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Swim Team are here in Calgary to compete at the 2016 Rocky Mountain Cup.
6 Coaches Apply for Russian National Team Head Coaching Positions
In accordance with orders of the All-Russian Sports Federation, the All-Russian Swimming Federation has announced 6 candidates to take over…
Righting the [Sportsman]ship: What Sets Swimming Apart
If swimming had its own State of the Union Address, how would we rate the level of sportsmanship post-Rio 2016?
World Record Holder Therese Alshammar Will Retire Next Week
At long last, one of the great sprint careers in swimming history is coming to an end. 39-year old Swedish…
IOC Sanctions 9 Athletes for Failing Anti-Doping Test at Beijing 2008
The protection of clean athletes and the fight against doping are top priorities for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement.
Hosszu Earns $14.5K, Atkinson $13.5K At Tokyo World Cup
Katinka Hosszu led all swimmers in Tokyo with $14,500 in prize money, followed closely by Alia Atkinson’s $13,500.
Seto, Atkinson Soar In Tokyo World Cup Points
Katinka Hosszu and Vladimir Morozov still lead the series and cluster points after Tokyo, but second-place swimmers Alia Atkinson and Daiya Seto each racked up big point totals and are in line for sizable cluster 3 bonuses.
Atkinson’s Breakthrough Highlights Day 2 Of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
After narrowing in on the 50 breast World Record last week, Atkinson finally had a breakthrough in today’s race.
The World Swimming Association: The Group That Would Replace FINA
A group of individuals known as the World Swimming Association have come together to create an alternative to FINA, and now present their constitution and organizational structure to the world.
Rikako Ikee Sets Two More WJR’s in 50 Fly, 100 IM at Tokyo WC
After setting the 100 SCM fly WJR just yesterday, Japanese teenager Rikako Ikee has punched her name down for two more WJR’s– this time in the 50 SCM fly and 100 SCM IM.
Alia Atkinson Breaks 50 SCM Breast World Record in Tokyo
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson has broken the 50 short course meters breaststroke world record at the Tokyo stop of the FINA World Cup Tour.
Wouda and Faber Named as Head Coaches of Dutch NTCs
Marcel Wouda and Mark Faber have been named as the head coaches of the Nederlands’ National Training Center (NTC) in…
Worrell Crashes 100 Fly Party On Day 1 of FINA World Cup – Tokyo
Up until this point of the series, the 100 fly had been dominated by Jeanette Ottesen and Katinka Hosszu. In Tokyo, however, Team USA’s Kelsi Worrell took control of the race, picking up her first gold of the 2016 World Cup series.
Brazilian Judge Denies Request To Dismiss Case Against Ryan Lochte
Months after leaving Rio, U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte’s troubles with the Rio gas station incident aren’t over quite yet.
FINA Pushes For New Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Venue Despite Cost Concerns
To help mitigate the rising expenses across venues of all sports, a Tokyo committee is suggesting that the Olympic aquatic events be held in the existing Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, but not all involved agree.
