As Budapest Reconsiders 2024 Olympic Bid, Trump Endorses LA 2024
Mayor Istvan Tarlos reconsiders Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games in response to a petition to put the bid up to a referendum. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump voices his support for Los Angeles to host the 2024 Summer Games.
Teen Phenom Rikako Ikee Lowers Own 50 Free National Record/WJR
Another swim, another record for Japan’s 16-year-old powerhouse Rikako Ikee.
ISHOF Announces First 2 Members of 17 Member Class of 2017
The first two members of the class of 2017, both Chinese, were announced on Friday, along with hints about the other 15 inductees.
Shuttleworth Breaks BUCS Meet Record On Day 1 In Sheffield
Things got started boldly in Sheffield with a BUCS Meet Record by Loughborough’s Tim Shuttleworth.
2017 BUCS C’ships Preview: Peaty, Guy, Carlin, O’Connor To Compete
British breaststroke Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty is expected to race in Sheffield as a guest of honor at the BUCS Long Course Championships this weekend.
Read Swimming Australia’s Statement On Hackett’s Latest Behavior
“We will continue to support them throughout this journey to recovery,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement concerning troubled retired Olympian Grant Hackett’s recent behavior.
How The 2017 Worlds Schedule Will Impact Top Multi-Event Swimmers
The 2017 World Championships will be the focus event for the 2017 calendar year in the pool, and have undergone some noticeable changes in terms of scheduling compared to the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite Swimmers, Joshua Bratter, ESQ.
Navigating the Labyrinth: The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite International Swimmers
Olympic Silver Medalist Tamsin Cook Opts Out Of Aussie Nationals
Teenage talent Tamsin Cook of Australia has decided to take herself out of contention for a possible spot on her nation’s 2017 World Championships roster.
Grant Hackett Arrested After ‘Ranting & Raving’ At Family Home
Troubled retired swimming star Grant Hackett of Australia was arrested at his family’s home today, February 15th.
WATCH: Videos From 2016 FINA Golden Coaches Clinic
FINA has begun posting session videos from its 2016 Golden Coaches Clinic on YouTube. You can find them all compiled here.
2012 Olympic Champion Meilutyte Returns To Lithuania
2012 Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte says goodbye to her Plymouth Leander club and hello to her native Lithuania.
WATCH: Videos From FINA’s 2016 Sports Medicine Congress
FINA, the world’s international governing body for aquatic sports, has begun releasing videos of various sessions from its 2016 Sports Medicine Congress. You can find them compiled and linked here.
Michael Phelps named Laureus World Comeback Of The Year
5-time Olympian Michael Phelps can add yet another acknowledgement to his ever-growing list of career accolades.
University College Dublin Tops Irish Inter-Varsities Swimming C’ships
The annual Irish Inter-Varsities Swimming Championships were held at Dublin City University last weekend where University College Dublin (UCD) merged victories in both the overall men’s and women’s competitions.