International

2016 IPC European Open: Day 3 Preview

As swimmers firmly settle into the pool on day three (Tuesday, 3 May) of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Championships, there will be no shortage of great racing.

  Comment First!

Northern Ontario Swim Coach Killed In Wildlife Collision

A collision with a moose killed Temikaming Northern Loons Swim Club head coach Leonard Lear last night on Highway 11 just north of North Bay, Ont.

  21 Comments

World record for Gabidullina at IPC European Open

Kazakhstan’s Zulfiya Gabidullina took nearly a second off the women’s 50m freestyle S3 world record to take Open gold at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, on Monday (2 May).

  Comment First!

Park Suplica de Rodillas por la Oportunidad de Competir en Río

El una vez estrella de la natación de Corea del Sur, Park Tae Hwan, se encuentra suplicando ser incluido en la nómina para los Juegos Olímpicos de Río.

  Comment First!

USA Swimming: “Olympic Ring Tattoos Shouldn’t Be An Issue At Trials”

Will swimmers bearing the Olympic rings as part of visible tattoos be DQ’d at U.S. Olympic Trials?

  19 Comments

4 Sets Creativos Para Mejorar la Patada

La fuerza en las piernas y flexibilidad en los tobillos son necesarios para una patada firme e intensa, pero se necesita de más.

  Comment First!

Start lists for German Nationals released. And all important links.

128. Deutsche Meisterschaften, Berlin – German National Championships, Berlin Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May 8, 2016 Prelims: 9 am…

  Comment First!

Peter Brothers Commits To Swim For University of Calgary

Distance swimmer Peter Brothers committed to swim for the University of Calgary and head coach Mike Blondal next season as he gears up to compete at the 2016 short course World Championships in December.

  1 Comment

Colombia Campeón General de la Copa Latina de Natación

Colombia sumó un total de 974 puntos para ganar el titulo de campeón general, superando a Italia y Honduras

  Comment First!

Josef Craig DQ’d At IPC European C’ships Due To Olympic Rings Tattoo

A tattoo violation prevented British swimmer Josef Craig from competing in one of his finals on Day 1 of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships (unrelated picture of Olympic rings tattoo).

  37 Comments

Boki, Rivard Gear Up For Second Wins At Day 2 Prelims of IPC Euros

A series of swimmers are in pole position to take their second gold medal in as many days after qualifying fastest in the heats on day two (Monday, 2 May) at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal.

  Comment First!

Romania to Bring Seven Men to European Championship

The roster is just as lopsided as the South African Olympic team.

  3 Comments

Banned Park Begs His Nation’s Olympic Committee For Chance To Compete

South Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan is literally begging his nation’s Olympic Committee for a chance to compete in Rio.

  21 Comments

IPC Swimming European Championships Day 2 Preview

The second day of action at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, will see a series of highly decorated swimmers take to the pool.

  Comment First!

Detti, Hosszu Earn €18,000 Prizes At Energy Standard Cup

Italy’s Gabriele Detti and Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu each earned €18,000 bonuses for their performances at the Energy Standard Cup in Italy over the weekend.

  Comment First!