New Zealander & Wisconsin Badger Matthew Hutchins Retires At 23
“Today I have chosen to walk away from competitive swimming,” says Kiwi Matthew Hutchins.
North and South Korea to March Together at Winter Olympics
North and South Korea have agreed to march together under the Korean unification flag during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
High-Profile Aussies Tune-Up At NSW C’ships Before Next Month’s Trials
The New South Wales (NSW) State Open Championships kicking off on Friday, January 19th, serves as Aussies’ final chance to tune-up before next month’s Commonwealth Games Trials. James Magnussen will be among those racing at the SOPAC this weekend.
Ruta Meilutyte Will Train With Team Elite in San Diego for a Month
2012 Olympic gold medalist Ruta Meilutyte is continuing her training globe-trek with her next spot coming in San Diego, California with…
Canada To Send Largest Para-Swimming Contingent To Commonwealth Games
Swimming Canada is nominating 11 Para-swimmers to its 2018 Commonwealth Games team, which will be the largest integrated team in Canadian swimming history.
British Squad Heads To High Altitude Camp In Colorado
Olympic finalist Max Litchfield is among the 16 Brits headed to Colorado Springs for a training camp prior to several upcoming meets.
Strong British team to attend 2018 Euro Meet, Luxembourg
2018 EURO MEET January 26th-28th, 2018 d’Coque, Luxembourg-Kirchberg LCM (50m) Meet Central The organizers of the 20th Euro Meet announced two…
Ironman Star Ali Day To Race Optus Swim Sydney Harbour
Surfers Paradise Ironman star Ali Day will take a break from Ironman competition this week to swim in the Optus Swim Sydney Harbour on Saturday.
USA Swimming Releases Selection Procedures For Pan Ams Coaches & Staff
USA Swimming has released its selection criteria for its coaching, medical and administrative staff for the 2019 Pan American Games.
Andi Manley Steps Up To Loughborough’s Director Of Swimming
Loughborough Sport dipped into its alumni base to appoint its new Director of Swimming, as Andi Manley will be taking the reins of the storied program.
Singapore’s Head Coach Stephan Widmer Offers Ambitious Plan
Just over 6 months into his role as Head Coach at Singapore Swimming, Swiss-born Aussie Stephan Widmer is crystallizing his vision for progress within the emerging aquatic nation.
FINA Publishes 87 Qualifying Events for 2018 World Championships
FINA has announced the list of qualifying events for the 2018 World Short Course Championships that will be held from…
Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel Nominated for Laureus Sport Awards
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for World Sportswoman of the Year for the 3rd-straight year.
Japanese Kayaker Banned for 8 Years for Spiking Competitor’s Drink
Japanese competitive kayaker Yasuhiro Suzuki received an 8-year ban from competition for spiking 25-year-old Seiji Komatsu’s drink at last September’s national canoe sprint championships. Though rare, this is not the first time an athlete has sabotaged a competitor with a banned substance.
