UPDATE: Sjostrom & Dressel To Win FINA Swimmer of the Year Awards
An update to the scoring format suggests that Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel will win FINA’s Swimmer of the Year awards, not Sjostrom and Adam Peaty as previously reported.
Mike Edey Named Assistant Coach at High Performance Centre – Quebec
Swimming Canada has announced the hiring of Mike Edey as the new assistant coach at the High Performance Centre – Quebec.
Strong International Field Of Swimmers To North Sea Swim Meet
More than 510 swimmers from 10 different nationalities, 85 clubs and National teams from Norway, Italy, Switzerland, Rumania and the Netherlands are set to test the waters in Aquarama this weekend.
WSA Update: ‘Ring of Fire’ Tour in the Works
The World Swimming Association, conceived as an alternative governing body for international swimming, is working on ensuring its constitution is compliant with various legal bodies and has plans for a Ring of Fire tour in Asia, with more information to come early next year.
Gabriele Detti To Miss Final Cluster Of World Cup With Shoulder Injury
Italian Gabriele Detti has withdrawn from the final cluster of the FINA World Cup citing shoulder problems.
Brazil Olympic Committee Still Suspended But NOC Rights Returned
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted to lift one small part of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB)’s suspension, allowing it to participate in several important organizational meetings this week.
Swedish Top Coach Will Be Sigma Swim’s New Head Coach
Jonas Lundström joins Sigma Swim from a position as elite coach at Helsingborg Simsällskap, one of Swedens dominating swim clubs.
Japanese Olympian Daiya Seto Fine-Tuning Breaststroke Craft
Japanese flyer and IM specialist Daiya Seto has been quietly making moves on the breaststroke front.
How to Maximize The Fifth Stroke
The maximum propulsion occurs at the beginning of the down kick with a flick of the foot toward plantar flexion of the ankle. The more plantar flexion of the ankle, the more foot surface area is available to push backward in the water, creating propulsion.
LEN President Visits With Azerbaijan Sports Leaders
LEN President Paolo Barelli visited Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to meet Sport Minister Azad Rahimov and Khanlar Fatiyev, the President of the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation.
Magnini & Santucci Questioned By Italian Anti-Doping Authorities
Former world champion Filippo Magnini and fellow Italian swimmer Michele Santucci were questioned today by Italy’s anti-doping authorities.
Australia’s Tokyo Trials Could Be In Kyle Chalmers’ Backyard
SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, the home site of Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers, is said to be in the running to host the next Australian Olympic Trials.
Cate Campbell Looking Toward Life Outside the Pool (Video)
Cate says she is fully committed to her swimming, however she will also be taking time outside of practices to focus on transitioning to life after swimming
Sjostrom Clear Choice, Peaty To Clip Dressel for FINA Swimmer of Year
We did the math: Sarah Sjostrom appears set to run away with the title on the women’s side under FINA’s evaluation formula, while a tight men’s battle should go to Adam Peaty over Caeleb Dressel by virtue of Peaty’s two world record swims in the 50 breast, barring a few uncertainties in the scoring formula.
USC Trojans Land Verbal from Swedish Distance Star Victor Johansson
Victor Johansson, who owns the Swedish senior national records in the 800/1500 free in both SCM and LCM, has verbally committed to swim for USC next fall.
