Cate Campbell to ‘Keyboard Warriors’: ‘It’s Time We Talked’
Australian world record-holder Cate Campbell penned an open letter this week, addressing “keyboard warriors” – or the fans and internet commenters critical of her swimming performances, specifically her showing at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lewis Pugh Completes English Channel Mega Swim
Donning just a pair of briefs with a simple cap and goggles, activist swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh became the first person to…
With Pan Pac Swimmers Ineligibile, Canada Selects Just 6 For Hangzhou
With this year’s major senior meets of the Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacific Championships, European Championships and Asian Games having now…
Queensland Catches Up W/ Rest of Australia & Now Requires Water Safety
In response to the state’s Save Our Schoolkids (S.O.S.) campaign calling for government action, as of next year, all primary school students in Queensland, Australia will be taught swimming and water safety skills as part of their educational curriculum.
Olympic Silver Medalist Masato Sakai Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Masato Sakai (left) took the Olympic silver medal behind American icon Michael Phelps in the 200m fly at the last Summer Olympic Games. Since, the 23-year-old hasn’t been as explosive, leading to shoulder surgery this week.
1:55 Flyer Ivanov Following Lopez From Auburn To Virginia Tech
World Juniors bronze medalist and 1:55 long course butterflyer Antani Ivanov, previously an Auburn commit, is following coach Sergio Lopez to Virginia Tech.
Australia Creates Olympic Sportsmanship Award in Honor of Cecil Healy
The Australian Olympic Committee has today announced a move to create a Sportsmanship Award in honor of legendary 1912 Stockholm Olympic swimming gold medalist Cecil Healy – and it coincides with the 100th anniversary of his death.
Michael Andrew Confirms His Attendance At All Seven World Cup Stops
Rising American star Michael Andrew will compete on all seven stops of the 2018 FINA World Cup circuit.
Aussies Gearing Up For Short Course World C’ships Qualifying
Australians vying for Short Course World Championships roster spots will compete at the national short course meet taking place in October.
Russia’s Efimova Looking Not Just To Tokyo, But Paris 2024
Russia’s Yulia Efimova is currently ranked #1 in the world in the 100m and 200m breaststroke events, which are races in which she still may be partaking well past Tokyo 2020.
Swimming Australia Appoints Athlete Well-Being & Engagement Mgr
Former Australian Dolphins swimmer Linley Frame has been appointed to Swimming Australia’s newly created role of ‘Athlete Well-being and Engagement Manager.’
Brazil Names 16 Men, 4 Women to 2018 World Championship Roster
Brazil has named its 20-swimmer roster for the 2018 World Short Course Championships.
Cesar Cielo Wins 50 Free, Hints at Pending Retirement, at Jose Finkel
World Record holder Cesar Cielo didn’t overtly announce a retirement, but he made comments that strongly indicated that Sunday was his last day of racing on Brazilian soil.
2018 FINA World Cup Purse Expected To Exceed $2.5 Million USD
The 2018 FINA World Cup will hand out over $2.5 million USD during the seven-stop circuit.
Reigning World Champion Federica Pellegrini Considering Retirement
2008 Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini is considering retiring from the sport of swimming.
