Jungblut Breaks South American Record in the Women’s 400 Freestyle
20 year old Viviane Jungblut was the star of the fifth evening of the Jose Finkel Trophy taking the women’s 400 freestyle in a South American record time of 4:03.68…
69-Year-Old Australian To Tackle English Channel Swim
Sunshine Coast resident Chris Shapland is preparing to take on a challenge that would daunt many younger and fitter people. Any day now, when conditions are right, he will attempt to swim 33km across the English Channel.
10 Signs You’re a Retired Swimmer
#10 When someone asks you if you miss competitive swimming, it’s never a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.
China’s 31 Gold, 76 Total Medals Lead Paralympic Table After Day 8
China continues to lead all nations in Paralympic swimming stockpiling 31 golds and 76 total medals to blow out their London totals with two days left.
Japan’s Daiya Seto May Dabble In 100 Fly For 2017 World Championships
Typically an IMer and 200 butterflyer, Japan’s Daiya Seto has made it known he plans to tackle the 100m butterfly over the next year.
Canadian Benoit Huot Wins “Hollywood” 20th Paralympic Medal
2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…
Valente Sets New South American Mark in the Men’s 800 Freestyle
Miguel Valente won the men’s 800 freestyle at the Jose Finkel Trophy in a new South American record time of 7:42.79…
International Anti-Doping Summit Makes Recommendations To WADA
A meeting between 17 National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) in Denmark this week produced reform recommendations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) among other things.
Chad Le Clos Announces Split From Longtime Coach Graham Hill
Chad Le Clos is partaking in the post-Rio coaching shuffle, announcing his departure from longtime coach Graham Hill.
Aussie Medalist Mitch Larkin Leaves St. Peters Western, Michael Bohl
Aussie World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Mitch Larkin has been training with Michael Bohl for the past 7 years, but has now decided to move on.
Pinheiros Women’s 4 x 200 Freestyle Relay Sets South American Record
The Pinheiros women’s 4 x 200 freestyle relay destroyed the South American on the third night of the Jose Finkel Trophy…
City of Glasgow Hires 3 New Coaches
Commonwealth Games finalist Lewis Smith (above) has joined the City of Glasgow coaching staff.
Etiene Medeiros Breaks South American Record in 50 Free
2016 JOSE FINKEL TROPHY September 12th-17th, 2016 Clube Internacional de Regatas, Santos, Brazil Brazilian short course meters championship meet World…
Brazilian Stud Sprinter Felipe Ribeiro Considering NCAA Future
One of Brazil’s best young sprinters is considering an NCAA pathway in the next year, according to an interview with…
Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in High-Demand After Rio
Penny Oleksiak of Canada has been making her rounds since winning four medals at the Rio Olympics. In the past…
