Full Teams Named for Upcoming Raia Rapida in Rio
SwimMAC butterflier Tim Phillips will race for the American team at the 2016 Raia Rapida meet this Sunday.
China Sets Paralympic Record With 92 Swimming Medals, 37 Gold
China has been crushing the Paralympic swimming medal table all week, and finished the 2016 Rio Paralympics with what is believed to be the most swimming medals in Paralympic history.
Pinheiros Take Their 12th Title at the Jose Finkel Trophy
At the conclusion of the 45th edition of the Jose Finkel Trophy the Pinheiros walked away with their 12th title in the club’s history…
Embattled Paolo Barelli Re-elected as Italian President in Landslide
The embattled president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN), or the Italian Swimming Federation, Paolo Barelli has been re-elected in a…
Christa Thiel won’t run for re-election as president of German DSV
Dr. Christa Thiel is the current president of the German Swimming Federation (DSV, Deutscher Schwimmverband) – she is in this…
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.
