Olivier Wins The First Gold of the Championships In Men’s 5k OW
France’s Marc-Antoine Olivier won the first gold medal of the 2017 FINA World Championships with a win in the men’s 5k.
Australian Dolphins Swim Prepares For Budapest
The Australian Dolphins Swim team has assembled in the heartland of legendary Netherlands swimmers Pieter van den Hoogenband and Inge…
2017 Worlds Preview: Leah Smith v. The World for 400 Free Silver
We’re four years in to Katie Ledecky’s reign in this event, a dominance that began with her gold and world record in Barcelona at the 2013 World Championships. Despite it being half a decade with her name all over the headlines, Ledecky continues to find ways to get just a bit faster.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay
After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.
Rio de Janeiro Court Drops One Charge against Lochte, Two Remain
The city of Rio de Janeiro has dropped one charge against Ryan Lochte following last summer’s “gas station incident.”
British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith Dies
British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith has died. He served as an assistant coach for the 1964 Great Britain Olympic…
Peirsol, Athletes Committee Encourage Athletes To Voice Concerns
As top-level swimmers around the world start to express their misgivings about FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, the federation’s Athlete’s Committee has written an open letter encouraging athletes to voice their opinions about decision-making within their sports.
2017 World Champs: Peng, Keeney Lead 1M Springboard After Prelims
Peng has amassed 435.15 points thus far after six dives, rocketing to first after starting in 12th after round 1.
Olympic Basketball Champ Scola Named Youth Olympic Ambassador
Argentinian Olympic basketball champion Luis Scola was announced today by the International Olympic Committee as an Ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Buenos Aires 2018.
2017 Worlds Preview: Clash Of The Titans In Men’s 800 Free
The epic duel between Sun and Paltrinieri from two years ago could happen all over again in Budapest later this month.
2017 Worlds Preview: Japanese Look Strong in Unpredictable M200 Breast
World record holder Ippei Watanabe is fighting for gold in the men’s 200 breast in Budapest.
2017 Worlds Preview: U.S., Australia A Cut Above In Mixed Free Relay
The Americans will likely only have the Aussies to deal with in their quest to defend the world title in the mixed free relay.
Korea’s Park Looks To Ride Windsor Momentum Into Budapest
Park is riding momentum from a very successful World Short Course Championships in Windsor, where he grabbed gold in the 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle events.
2017 Worlds Previews: Historic 51 on Notice in Women’s 100 Free
No woman has ever broken 52 seconds in the 100 meter free, but Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been very close with her 52.08 this season.
2017 Worlds Preview: Chaos To Ensue In Mixed 400 Medley Relay
The Americans are the front-runners, but there is no margin for error in the mixed medley relay.
