Skating Federation Runs Afoul of European Antitrust Rules
Why is a story about skating featured on a swimming news website? Because the broader impact of the EU’s stance would likely prevent FINA or national swimming federations from proposing similar rules.
Hunter and Mincham Qualify for the World Short Course Championships
On the final day of competition at the 2016 New Zealand Short Course Championships Daniel Hunter and Michael Mincham both posted times that earned them spots on the World Championships team…
Stirling & Glasgow Come Up Big At Scottish Swimming Awards
Ryan Brown is just one of the Scottish swimming stars who received honors at the annual awards dinner earlier this month.
Chad Le Clos Becomes First Male Swimmer To Win 100 World Cup Golds
South Africa’s Chad Le Clos has become the first male swimmer to ever win 100 World Cup gold medals after adding 3 more golds to his total at the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Dubai.
Hosszu Strikes Gold 5 Times On Day 2 of FINA World Cup in Dubai
On day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Dubai, Hungarian Katinka Hosszu came away with a 7-medal haul that included 5 golds and 2 silvers.
Approaching 30 Years, Seoul 1988 Olympic Park A Shining Example
As we approach the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea, the Olympic Park in Seoul, is a must see.
Park Tae-hwan To Continue Swimming Career Post-Rio
Korean Olympic champ Park Tae-hwan announced that he will continue his competitive swimming career beyond the Rio Olympics in an Instagram post this week.
Baddock Takes the 200 Backstroke at New Zealand Championships
Auburn Tiger Caroline Baddock took home the gold in the women’s 200 backstroke at the 2016 New Zealand Short Course National Championships…
Swimming Baby News As Aussie Melanie Wright Is Expecting First Child
Married couple Chris and Melanie Wright of Australia are expecting their first child together.
British Swimming Launches 1st of 10 Altitude Camps in Tokyo 2020 Prep
British Swimming has announced what they’re calling a “systematic” series of 10 altitude training camps between now and the Tokyo…
Meili, Larson made it into several finals at FINA World Cup Dubai
FINA World Cup Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tuesday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 5 Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai Prelims 10.00…
Brazilian Swimming Hit With Big Funding Cuts
In the midst of a financial crisis, funding cuts will be made to the Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA), Brazilian Handball Federation (CBHb), and Brazilian Tennis Federation (CBT).
Hungary On The Right Track Ahead Of Hosting 2017 World Championships
FINA President Julio Maglione has stated that the Hungarians are on the right track in regards to their hosting duties and preparations for the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest.
Argentina Announces Roster For 2016 Short Course Worlds
The roster includes Rio Olympian Santiago Grassi, the Argentine National Record holder in the 100 and 200 butterflies.
WADA and Interpol Team Up To Address Substance Trafficking
The World Anti-Doping Agency and Interpol are collaborating on a joint project aimed at tamping out trafficking networks for doping substances, according to an Associated Press report.
