Swedish Nats Day 2: Sjöstrom 56.5 100 Fly, Johansson 30.3 50 Breast
Veteran breaststroker Jennie Johansson broke her own meet record in the 50 breast.
Martinenghi’s 59.0 Breast Split Helps Italy to 400 Mixed Medley Gold
Italy won by just over eight tenths at the finish, though, thanks to a huge 59.09 breaststroke leg from Martinenghi.
Alexei Sancov Rips Moldovan 200 Free Record at Euro Jrs – 1:48.5
For context, his 1:48.52 would rank 10th all-time on the U.S. 17-18 lists, right between what Trey Freeman and Patrick Callan went Wednesday in Indianapolis at U.S. Worlds Trials.
In a Time Trial, Jack Conger Goes 1:47.50 200 Free
This was Conger’s 4th-best time ever, and a much better swim than he put forth on Wednesday in prelims.
Kolesnikov, Russia Dominating Day 4 Prelims of Junior Euros
Russia went to town at day 4 prelims of the European Junior Championships, taking top qualifying spots in five of ten events, including reigning junior world record-holder Kliment Kolesnikov in the 50 back.
Happy 150th Birthday, Eh: The Struggles Of Being A Canadian Swimmer
Happy 150th birthday to Canada.
2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 4 Roster Update
Matt Grevers punched his ticket to Budapest with his remarkable win in the 100 back.
2017 French Open Will Feature 320+ Swimmers from 25 Countries
The French cathedral city of Chartres will host the 11th French Open this weekend (July 1-2, 2017), with over 100 French swimmers and another 220 international athletes.
Simmonds Seals Up 200 Backstroke Gold In Aberdeen
England’s Elizabeth Simmonds topped the 200m backstroke podium in Aberdeen on night 2 of the 2017 Scottish Open Nationals.
2017 Luxembourg Open Nationals Kick-off July 1st
This year’s edition of the Luxembourg Open Nationals kicks-off tomorrow, July 1st.
Rio Battle with Ledecky was Sjöström’s Last 200 Free at a Major Champs
Sarah Sjöström has confirmed in an interview with Swedish news site SVT that she does not plan on competing in the 200 free at a major championships again.
Australia’s 2018 Commonwealth Games Trials Details Announced
The Commonwealth Games take place April 4th – 15th in Gold Coast, Australia, and the host nation revealed the dates of its swimming Trials for the event.
Sarah Sjöström Pops 50 Back NR, Splits 52.4 at Swedish Nationals
Sjöström is looking incredible at Swedish Nationals after night 1.
Russia And Hungary Go Head-To-Head In Euro Jrs Medal Table
Russia and Hungary are separated by just one medal halfway through the 2017 European Junior Championships.
2017 European Jr C’ships Day 3: Hungarians Reign In Netanya
Kristof Milak of Hungary fired off a world’s #2 200m butterfly time, while Mona McSharry of Ireland established a new senior record for her nation.