2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Camille Lacourt is the top seed in the men’s 100 back on Day 5 of 2015 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials.
Pinto Nearly Clocks Lifetime Best In 200 Fly At South American C’ships
In Asuncion, Andreina Pinto (Venezuela) struck gold again, taking the women’s 200m butterfly in a time of 2:09.92
Sister Of Soccer Star Ronaldo To Sing Anthem At IPC European C’ships
Spectators and athletes attending the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Portugal will be treated to a special appearance at the start of the meet.
Think the French Rio-Qualifying Times Are Tough? Check Great Britain’s
If world record holder Adam Peaty is on point during British Olympic Trials, he shouldn’t have a problem qualifying for Rio under GBR’s strict time standards. But, other event winners may not be so lucky.
Castro, Obama Reference Diana Nyad In Historic U.S.-Cuba Meeting
Cuban President Raul Castro and American President Barack Obama met earlier this month, the first meeting between heads of the two nations in almost 90 years, and both leaders referenced open water swimmer Diana Nyad as inspiration for the future relationship between the two countries.
Manaudou on Missing the 100 Free in Montpellier: “I had a great 75”
“I knew I took it out too fast. I was thinking, ‘I hope they won’t come back too fast’ and… well, it was a good 75.”
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Smith And McCabe Set Up For Breaststroke
The Canadian women’s team is looking to be well rounded with the potential to send a swimmer into the Olympic final in almost every stroke discipline. While women’s backstroke has the most depth in Canadian swimming, women’s breaststroke isn’t far behind. With plenty of top competitors like Rachel Nicol, Kierra Smith, and Martha McCabe, Canada has the potential to send a very solid breaststroke group to Rio.
A Tired Yannick Agnel Hints at Retirement after Rio
Yannick Agnel spoke to reporters after finishing seventh in the 100 meters freestyle on Friday night with 49.14 and missing…
2016 Canadian Olympic Trials: Funk, Block Lead Breaststroke Events
Richard Funk comes into the Olympic Trials as the favorite in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke events.
French Qualifiers for Rio: Ranking the Possible Selections
Follow along as we keep track of who has the best chances to be chosen to represent France at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Sjöström Posts a 24.22 to Win the 50 Freestyle in Stockholm
Sarah Sjostrom took the women’s 50 freestyle on the third night of the Stockholm Open in a time of 24.22…
2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Day 4 of 2016 French Elite Nationals means the much-anticipated men’s 100 free with Marseille sprinter Florent Manaudou.
Race Videos: Watch the Heats of the Men’s 100 Free from Montpellier
In anticipation of the most anticipated event of the 2016 French Elite National Championships, watch the top three heats of the men’s 100 freestyle from this morning.
Australian Medalist Bronte Barratt To Retire After Rio Games
Bronte Barratt, Australia’s 200 and 400 meter free Olympic medalist, announces her retirement after her appearance in the Rio Games.
Florent Manaudou, in His Own Words (Interviews in Montpellier)
Reigning Olympic champion in the 50 free, Florent Manaudou, is ready for his 50-100 freestyle double at 2016 French Elite…