Poort Handed 12-Month Ban; Groves’ Case Now Sole Remainder
“Now, facing one year ineligibility for this, from the sport and a way of life I’ve dedicated so much to over the past years, it has been a very tough pill to swallow, however I’ve chose to accept and respect the situation,” says now-suspended Australian open water athlete Jarrod Poort.
China Student Games Day 4: Qiao Zhong Yi Dominates in Yang’s Absence
Day four of the China Students Games included finals for the 50 free, 100 fly, 8oo free, 4×100 free relay, and 4×100 medley relay.
IOC Awards Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has officially selected the host cities for both of the next two Summer Olympics, naming Paris to host 2024 and Los Angeles to host 2028.
Phelps Reflects On London 200 Fly: I Got What I Deserved
“The 200-metre butterfly final at London haunted me for a long time,” says Michael Phelps when speaking at a recent event in Dubai.
Nathan Adrian’s 3 Favorite Exercises
Nathan’s top three “Bridge exercises” are the Weighted Pull Up, the Hex Bar Dead Lift and the Disc Freestyle Slide.
IOC Modifies Athlete Oaths In Advance of Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shortened the oaths taken by athletes, coaches and officials during the Olympic opening ceremonies. The change will take effect at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Official 2018 Pan Pacific Championships Website Now Available
The official website, www.panpacs2018.com, is now available to the public, with general competition information available at this time.
President Of Swimming Victoria Moving On To National Role
Swimming Victoria’s President, Paul Malcolm, is leaving his post for a role within Swimming Australia.
Liu Xiang Upsets Fu Yuanhui at China Student Games Day 3
The third day of the 13th China Student Games saw finals for the 50 back, 200 breast, 100 free, and the slower heats of the 800 free.
Phelps: “I Could Probably Go 48” in a 100m Free Against Conor McGregor
At the end of August, following the Conor McGregor – Floyd Mayweather fight, Michael Phelps jokingly tweeted at McGregor, taunting him to…
Three Russian Cyclists Sue WADA, McLaren After Missing Olympics
Three Russian cyclists are suing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and investigator Richard McLaren for damages after McLaren’s report to WADA kept them out of the Rio Olympics last summer.
Australian World Champion Seebohm Up For Prestigious ‘Don Award’
The definition of perseverance, Aussie Emily Seebohm has been nominated for Australia’s prestigious ‘Don Award’.
Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid Includes Possible New Pool
With the city of Durban, South Africa officially stripped of its 2022 Commonwealth Games hosting duties earlier this year, the Commonwealth Games Federation is on the hunt for a replacement city.
Olympic Legends Thorpe & Van Den Hoogenband Reunite In Sydney
Olympic swimmers Ian Thorpe and Pieter Van den Hoogenband reunite in Sydney, just one site of their several storied freestyle battles.
Fu Yuanhui Golden at Day 2 of China Student Games
Day two of the 13th Republic of China Student Games featured the 400 free, 100 back, 200IM, and 4×200 free relay finals.