International

Peaty Sends Warning To World With 58.74 Morning 1Breast In Glasgow

British breaststroking phenom Adam Peaty scores 58.74 in prelims. Enough said.

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Fraser-Holmes Reportedly Scratches 200 IM To Give Slot To Another

News from Australia is that Thomas Fraser-Holmes, having already qualified for 3 Olympic events, will opt out of the men’s 200m IM Final to enable another dream to be achieved.

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2016 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 6 Prelims Live Recaps

After missing an individual swim in the 100, James Magnussen will begin his quest for a spot in the 50 on Tuesday morning in Adelaide.

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Norway Sending Team of 11 to 2016 European Championships

Henrik Christiansen is Norway’s newest star, and he’ll lead a roster of 11 to the European Aquatics Championships.

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Australian Women’s 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay Has a Chance to be Special

After tonight’s results in the women’s 100 freestyle semi-final it is not a stretch to think that the Australian women could knock a significant chunk of time off the world record…

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5-time Olympic Medalist Melanie Wright Announces Retirement

Melanie Wright (right) has announced her retirement from elite competitive swimming after earning 5 Olympic medals. She’s married to fellow Australian Olympian Chris Wright (left).

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Vlad Morozov Talks Sprinting Limits, USRPT & More In Reddit AMA

Russian world champ Vlad Morozov is giving fans an inside glimpse at his road to the 2016 Rio Olympics today, answering questions in an “AMA” interview on reddit.com.

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Reid, Le Clos, van der Burgh Score Olympic Cuts At SA Trials Day 2

Christopher Reid, Chad le Clos, and Cameron van der Burgh each scored Olympic cuts at day 2 finals of South African Trials.

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WATCH: Cameron McEvoy Swim Textile Best in 100 Free (RACE VIDEO)

2016 HANCOCK PROSPECTING AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS) Thursday April 7th-Thursday April 14th SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre – Adelaide…

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Chalmers Churns Out New World Junior Record In 100 Free (48.03)

17-year-old Kyle Chalmers just earned a spot on the Aussie Olympic team with his 48.03 silver in the men’s 100m freestyle, a time which stands as the new WJR.

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WATCH: Martha McCabe Makes Second Olympic Team

London 2012 Olympian Martha McCabe will be heading back to the Olympics to compete at her second Games this summer in Rio.

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Despite Tough Standards, Japan Assembles Its 2nd-Largest Olympic Squad

Despite tough Japanese Olympic-qualifying standards that sometimes stood quicker than the country’s own record in the event, the Japanese are bringing its 2nd-largest swimming squad ever to an Olympics.

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WATCH: Kierra Smith Makes The Olympic Team In The 200 Breaststroke

Kierra Smith qualified for the 2016 Canadian Olympic team in two individual events: the 100 and 200m breaststrokes and will also likely be taking the reign on Canada’s 4x100m medley relay.

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WATCH: Williams, Titley On All 4 HPC – Ontario Girls Making The Team

With a little bit more speed and some more improvement off the flying starts it’s likely they could get into the 3:33-high range come Rio which would make them one of the best teams worldwide.

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After Kiss’ Resignation, Hungary Names New Head Coach

Former Hungarian National Head Coach Andras Hargitay will reclaim the role after Laszlo Kiss’ resignation last week.

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