International

2017 World Preview: Sun’s Sweet Spot in the 400 Free

Sun Yang could win the 200, and could win the 800, but seems destined to take the 400 in his first head-to-head matchup with rival Mack Horton in Budapest.

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2017 Worlds Previews: USA Seeks Worlds Redemption in M. 400 FR Relay

After missing the final in the men’s 400 free relay in 2015, the USA is one of the major medal threats for gold at the 2017 FINA World Championships.

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2017 Worlds Previews: Dressel vs. Schooling Again in M. 100 Fly

Former club teammates turned NCAA rivals Joseph Schooling and Caeleb Dressel will have their rematch in the 100 fly, though this time it’ll go down in the long course pool at the 2017 FINA World Championships.

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FINA Puts Term Limits on President, Creates Ethics Panel

FINA has voted to put a 3 full-term limit on elected Bureau members, and will apply that rule to the…

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Julio Maglione Re-Elected as FINA President

FINA, the world governing body for 6 aquatic disciplines including swimming, has re-elected Julio Maglione as the president of the federation….

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A Different Looking Danish Team Looks to Make Their Mark in Budapest

Pernille Blume looks to lead a Danish team with several new faces to success in Budapest…

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2017 Worlds Previews: An Ace in the Hole for Team USA

Until someone finds a way to match Katie Ledecky’s 1:53, it’s going to be hard to beat the Americans in the 800 free relay.

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Men’s Water Polo Day 3: Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Hungary Advance

Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Hungary all won their respective groups and advance to the quarter-finals of the men’s tournament in Budapest.

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Russians Win Team Free Final, Qualify 1st In Mixed Duet Free

Check out a recap of the penultimate day in synchronized swimming at the 2017 World Championships.

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Shi Defends Women’s 3m Springboard Title, Bondar Leads Men’s 10m

China was again dominant in diving on Friday at the World Championships.

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Shane Tusup Hit with Lawsuit with World Championships 2 Days Away

With the start of pool swimming just two days from now, there has been a lawsuit filed against Shane Tusup, the coach…

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2017 Worlds Preview: Lacourt Hunts For Three-Peat In Men’s 50 Back

Camille Lacourt will look to three-peat in the men’s 50 back at the final meet of his career.

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Taiwan Turns Subway Cars Into Swimming Pools in Universiade Promo

After the conclusion of the World Championships next week in Budapest, Hungary, the two biggest global swimming events will be…

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Aussie Madi Wilson Enters Budapest With New Freestyle Fuel

Olympian Madi Wilson will be playing a different role on the Aussie World Championships team this time around than back in 2015.

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Mack Horton Reheats Rivalry With Sun Yang in Presser

In a pre-meet press conference on Friday at the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Australian swimmer Mack Horton renewed…

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