German Swimming Federation and athletes use hashtag #LaneToRio
The German Swimming Federation (DSV) announced in a press release that they and their partners use the hashtag #LaneToRio on…
WATCH: Penny Oleksiak Makes First Olympic Team
After taking the top seed in the 100m butterfly this morning and closing in on Katerine Savard’s Canadian record, 15-year-old Penny Oleksiak brought the heat once more in order to smash the Canadian record and secure her spot on her first Olympic team.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Four Big Things From Day Two Prelims
Four big things happened Tuesday morning at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials that stood out as we head into finals:
FFN Release Full List of Athletes Who Will Represent France in Rio
France’s Coralie Balmy has been selected to swim the 200-400-800 freestyle events in Rio.
Yannick Agnel Given the Opportunity to Defend 200 Free Title in Rio
France’s Yannick Agnel (Mulhouse Olympic Natation) may defend his 2012 OIympic title in the 200 free after all. The French…
Kylie Masse Takes Down Canadian Record In Prelims
Kylie Masse of the Windsor Essex Swim Team and the University of Toronto made a statement this morning with a huge 59.17 performance that broke the Canadian record and sets her up as the top seed heading into tonight’s final.
Toussaint Downs Meet Record At Day 1 Prelims In Eindhoven
Kira Toussaint broke a meet record at the first session of the Dutch National Championships, known as the Eindhoven Swim Cup.
Elizabeth Beisel Swims Sixth Fastest 400 IM This Season
American medley star Elizabeth Beisel put on a show this morning in the heats of the 400m IM, clocking in a 4:35.82 to lead the way.
Ryan Murphy Puts Up 11th Fastest 100 Back This Season
Swimming in the heats at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials, Cal ace Ryan Murphy put forth a 53.66 to swim the 11th fastest time this season in the men’s 100m backstroke.
Abuse Victims of Irish Swim Coach Settle Suit With Town Council
Four victims of sexual abuse at the hands of a former Olympic-level Irish swim coach have settled their lawsuits with the coach and the town council that hired him.
China Rising to American Pinnacle in Women’s 800 Free Relay
If Allison Schmitt (second-left) and Missy Franklin (second-right) are in-form in Rio, the Americans won’t be touched. Their margin-for-error will be slimmer than it was in Kazan, however.
Medals Revealed For 2016 European Championships
Several major swimming countries, including Spain and Sweden, have already unveiled their rosters for the 2016 European Aquatics Championships that…
2016 Canadian Paralympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The 2016 Canadian Paralympic Trials day two live recap of prelims.
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
World Championship bronze medalist Emily Overholt will swim her first race of the trials this morning in the women’s 400 IM prelims.
Ye Shiwen Rebounds to Win 200 IM at Chinese Nationals
Ye Shiwen bounced back to win the 200 IM on Wednesday at the Chinese Olympic Trials after placing just 7th in the 400 IM.
