Paralympic Champions Elliott, Thomas Kane Reclassified in Indy
Maddison Elliott (above) has been classified as an S9 after her early-week review, and could be moved to that new group pending the outcome of her race observation on Friday.
Olympian Tom Shields’ Take On The New FINA World Cup Rules
“Medalists will show up out of shape and waste a finals spot, or in “deep training” and do the same. It will not work out well,” Tom Shields says of the new FINA World Cup rule where Olympic and World Championship medalist earn automatic berths into World Cup finals.
FINA: We Will Not Recognize Results of Brazilian Federation Elections
FINA, the international governing body for swimming, has told the Brazilian swimming federation that it won’t recognize the results of the Brazilian federation elections scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Long Gutierrez Headlines Mexican World Championship Roster
Long Gutierrez was one of ten named to Mexico’s roster for the World Championships.
Swimming Australia Comments On Fraser-Holmes Ban
“We have been informed that Thomas Fraser-Holmes will be appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as is his right,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement on the athlete’s 12-month ban.
Canada Looks To Expand Medal Potential With Distance Coach Mark Perry
Open water/distance coach Mark Perry’s addition to Swimming Canada is part of John Atkinson’s plan to expand Canada’s medal potential.
06/08/17 In Briefs: Penny’s Old Pool & Stirling Award Nominations
Read about the smaller swimming stories from around the globe in this edition of ‘In Briefs.’
Los Angeles All But Concedes 2024 Olympics to Paris
In a statement Wednesday LA2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman all but conceded the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to bid rival Paris, claiming LA2024 was never “only about LA or 2024.”
Thomas Fraser-Holmes Receives 12-Month Ban For Missed Doping Tests
Thomas Fraser-Holmes has been handed a 12-month ban for three missed doping tests.
Mireia Belmonte and Seven Others Head to Budapest on Spain Worlds Team
Belmonte comes in with medal potential in multiple events– she’s in the world top 20 in all six of the events that she swam at Spanish Nationals, and is world #3 in both the 400 IM and 1500 free.
Auboeck, Zaiser Highlight Austrian Team for 2017 World Champs
Auboeck is the national record holder in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle races.
Interview: Brazilian Bruno Fratus Is Back In The Saddle
“Swimming it’s not just something I do,” says Brazilian Olympic sprinter Bruno Fratus.
69 Clubs, 27 State Federations To Vote For CBDA President
CBDA elections are set to take place this Friday, June 9th.
World Para Swimming Classification Project Begins Data Collection
In mid-May, researchers collaborated with Italian para swimmers to add data to a large-scale project about para swimming. The project,…
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon Retires At Age 22
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon, who competed for Texas A&M collegiately, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.
