International

Blackman, Julien Smash National Swim Records

Nikoli Blackman of Marlins and Kristin Julien of Arieos Aquatechs etched themselves into the National Record books with impressive swims…

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Vladimir Salnikov Re-Elected President of Russian Federation

2016 was a tumultuous year in Russian swimming. Russia’s most awarded swimmer of her generation, Yulia Efimova, test positive for a…

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Michigan Signs Mexican Olympian and Record-Holder, Ricardo Vargas

The University of Michigan men’s swimming and diving team added another name to their class of 2021: that of Mexican distance freestyler, Ricardo Vargas.

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IOC Approves Solidarity Plan With Focus On Refugees

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved its new Olympic Solidarity Plan for the 2017-2020 quad, with a new focus on supporting refugee athletes.

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Austrian Team Ready for SC World Championships

Austria will have 9 representatives at the 2016 Short Course World Championship meet.

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Catch A Ride On Singapore’s Joseph Schooling Train (Literally)

Check out the ‘Hello, My Name Is Joseph Schooling’ concept train launched in the swimmer’s home nation of Singapore this week.

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Shuttleworth’s BUCS Meet Record Kicks Off Loughborough’s Title Pursuit

Tim Shuttleworth got Loughborough’s party started in Sheffield with a 1500m freestyle meet record.

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Windsor Ups SC World Championships Hosting Game With Opening Ceremony

Windsor will be hosting the first stand alone opening ceremony of a Short Course World Championships.

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New Zealand’s Head Coach Seeks Culture Change

American Jerry Olszewski has only been in his new role as Head Coach of Swimming New Zealand since July of this year, but he already has high hopes for building a new culture within the nation.

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Three Russian Records Fall At Short Course Russian Champs

A trio of national records dropped over five days at the Short Course Russian Championships in Kazan this week.

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WATCH: Therese Alshammar’s Final Career Race at Swedish SC Nats

Alshammar closed out her career in the women’s 50 freestyle, taking silver behind Nathalie Lindborg.

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Olympic Finalist Aimee Willmott to Race at British College Champs

2016 BUCS Championships November 11th-13th, 2016 British Universities & Colleges Sport Championiship Ponds Forge, Sheffield 25m (Short Course Meters) Meet…

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FINA Bans Russian Swimmer Vitaly Melnikov for 8 Years

The FINA Doping Panel has banned Russian swimmer Vitaly Melnikov for 8 years after a positive test for Human Growth Hormone…

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Ning Zetao Subject Of ‘Turning Point’ Documentary

Watch as film crews follow Chinese champion Ning Zetao around leading up to the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Norwegian SC World Championship Team Finalized

Norway has 5 athletes competing at this year’s Short Course World Championships, including 2016 Olympic finalist Henrik Christiansen.

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