Russia Claims IPC Bans Russian Athletes From 2018 Paralympics, IPC Denies
The Russian Paralympic Committee reportedly announced that the ban on Russian athletes at the Paralympic Games had been extended to the 2018 Winter Paralympics, but the IPC denies the claim.
Tracking the Money: NCAA Programs To Foreign Olympic Medals
One of the recurring questions each Olympic swim meet brings up is that of athletes who train at American NCAA institutions but represent foreign nations in international competition.
How to Improve Your Start from the Block – Fast Swimming Starts
The energy that the head provides on the start is related to the square of the speed at which it is lifted.
VIDEO: Chad le Clos Press Conference, 2016 Berlin World Cup
Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges…
VIDEO: Katinka Hosszu Press Conference, 2016 Berlin World Cup
Video capture courtesy of Daniela Kapser / Video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges Former series champs Katinka Hosszu and Chad le Clos were among the high-profile swimmers…
Katinka Hosszu – a smart lady behind the iron swimmer
Katinka Hosszu had great Olympic Games in Rio: Three gold medals, one silver and she swam a fantastic world record…
Monte Cristo Escape Swim
“Following the exact same route as the book, I swam from the island of Ile d’If to the island of Ile Tiboulen de Maire across the bay of Marseille. The distance was 7.5 km and it took 2 hrs 5 mins. Water temperature was 21 degrees.”
Michael Andrew fastest into 100m IM final at FINA World Cup Berlin
FINA World Cup – Berlin Tuesday, August 30 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Berlin, Germany – Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im…
Hosszu Enters 15 Events at Berlin World Cup (Start Lists Here)
After the tour’s opening Paris stop, Vlad Morozov and Katinka Hosszu lead the points and money lists. Morozov broke the first world record of the series in the 100 IM in Paris. Alia Atkinson, who is second in women’s points, tied a world record in the 100 breast.
Olympics NCAA Wrap Part II: 9 of top 10 Teams Earned Medals
Rising California senior Ryan Murphy was the only NCAA swimmer who competed in the 15-16 season to earn two individual gold medals in Rio.
Nick Thomas Dies While Attempting English Channel Crossing
English swimmer Nick Thomas has died while attempting a crossing of the English Channel without a wetsuit.
WATCH: Alia Atkinson Tie 100 SCM Breast World Record in Chartres
Kicking off the season at the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Chartres, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson swam the women’s 100 breaststroke in World Record fashion.
Morozov’s $19K Leads World Cup Paris-Chartes Money List
It’s a rare occurrence: Katinka Hosszu is not the highest money-earner on the FINA World Cup Series. After one stop, that title belongs to Russia’s Vladimir Morozov, who broke the 100 IM world record en route to a $19,000 weekend.
WATCH: Vlad Morozov Set New 100 IM World Record In Chartres
In a stellar start to the new season at the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Chartres, Russian rocket Vlad Morozov blasted his way into the World Record books in the SCM 100 IM.
