Bruno Fratus to Make Post-Surgery Return at Florida Sectionals, Will Swim Champions Series
Brazilian sprint star Bruno Fratus will make his first competitive appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery at Florida Sectionals in March,…
UK Sport Announces New Tiered Funding Strategy
After conducting an independent public consultation, as well as a series of sessions with key stakeholders, UK Sport has announced a new 3-tiered funding strategy.
Kolesnikov, C. Campbell Headline Second Wave of FINA Champions Series Commits
International stars Kliment Kolesnikov and Cate Campbell will race in the 2019 FINA Champions Series, headlining the growing list of athletes to commit over the past week.
Adam Peaty Will Not Race FINA Champions Series, Calls it ‘Step in the Right Direction’
Citing his training for Worlds ‘and beyond,’ the Olympic champion will not race the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
2019 Vic Open Doubles As Para Swimming World Series
Unique to the 2019 edition of the Victorian Open Championships is the fact that it is incorporating the Melbourne 2019 World Para Swimming World Series. This is the first World Series event ever held in the Oceania region.
Japanese Swimmers Race For Ikee At This Weekend’s 2019 Konami Open
A ‘who’s who’ within the Japanese swimming ranks is set to descend upon the Tatsumi International Swimming Center this weekend to compete at the annual Konami Open. However, this year will have a different meaning, as the nation’s star female athlete, Rikako Ikee, will no longer be taking part, instead addressing her recently-disclosed illness of leukemia.
Big Guns Prepare For BUCS Long Course Championships
Duncan Scott will try to work his magic alongside University of Stirling teammates and stop another Loughborough BUCS long course team title.
Asian Games Champion Kim Seoyeong Selected For FINA Champions Series
One of South Korea’s most successful swimmers of all-time, Kim Seoyeong has announced she will also be participating in the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
Ikee Thanks Swimming Community And Says “I Will Definitely Come Back”
After her shocking leukemia diagnosis announcement, 18-year-old Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee posted a follow-up message on social media thanking the swimming community for their kind words and reassurance.
Pan Pacific Champion Rikako Ikee Diagnosed With Leukemia
Japanese superstar and Tokyo 2020 medal hope Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia
Head Coach Hirai, JPN Swimmers Hagino & Koseki React To Ikee Diagnosis
The entire swimming community was shocked to learn that Japanese swimming superstar Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, just months after becoming the first-ever Asian Games MVP.
Olympic Gold Medalist Pernille Blume Undergoes Heart Surgery
Pernille Blume, the 2016 Olympic champion in the 50 free, has undergone surgery to close a small hole in her heart.
Tokyo 2020 Aquatics Center Construction Still On Schedule
With the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan just under 530 days away, organizers reiterate that the construction of the brand new, key athletic venues continues to be on track.
Katinka Hosszu to Swim All Three Stops of Nordic Swim Tour 2019
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu has announced her intention to swim all three stops of the 2019 Nordic Swim Tour, which will kick off in Helsinki April 1st and 2nd.
Vocal FINA Critic Sarah Sjostrom to Race Champions Series
Sjostrom, who has long called for more ways for professional swimmers to earn money, will appear in the inaugural FINA Champions Series.
