Distance Legend Grant Hackett: “My 400 Free Is Iffy”
Australian legend Grant Hackett hopes to earn a slot on his nation’s roster for Rio individually in the 400m freestyle, as well as a member of the 800m freestyle relay, even despite recent setbacks.
How To Qualify For the 2016 Canadian Olympic Team
Swimming Canada’s selection process is unique, posing seven different ways that an athlete can qualify for the team. When an athlete meets one of the seven qualifying criteria, Swimming Canada will submit their nominates to the Canadian Olympic Committee who will ultimately approve the nominations.
Sjostrom Records World’s Fastest 50 Butterfly in Stockholm
Sarah Sjostrom won the 50 butterfly at the Stockholm Open in a time of 25.15…
17-Year-Old Chalmers Posts a 1:47.23 200 Freestyle in Adelaide
17 year old Kyle Chalmers took the men’s 200 freestyle at the Australian Age Group Championships in a time of 1:47.23…
FINA Issues Statement On Chinese Swimmers’ Warning Penalties
“FINA has received the decisions issued on these two athletes, and is currently reviewing them.”
Ashby Earns 200 IM Rio Qualifying Mark, Downs NZ National Record
On day 3 in Auckland, 20-year-old Bradlee Ashby raked in an Olympic-qualifying time in the men’s 200m IM, taking the event in a time of 1:59.76.
Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony
“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.
USA, Italy, Russia and Spain Are Rio 2016 Bound in Women’s Water Polo
USA, Italy, Russia and Spain all secured a spot for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, following the FINA Women’s Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament, which was held in Gouda (NED) from March 21-28.
Tough Cut: Why Olympic Times for France Are So Fast
Don’t cry for Lara Grangeon- the time she needs is hard for good reason
2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
2016 French Elite Long Course National Championships and Olympic Trials Selection Meet Dates: Tuesday, March 29 – Sunday, April 3,…
Canadian Junior Worlds Team Member Stephen Calkins Commits to Denver
Stephen Calkins, a senior at William Aberhart High School in Calgary, Canada, has committed to swim at University of Denver…
Swimming Canada Posts Meet Guidelines for Suspended Federations
According to the guidelines, Mexican swimmers are not to be referred to as “representing Mexico.”
Ryan Murphy to Compete at Canadian Olympic Trials (PSYCH SHEETS)
Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Murphy, Tom Shields, and Elizabeth Beisel will also be among the deep lineup of foreign swimmers attending the country’s semi-open Olympic and Paralympic Trials.
Fernanda Gonzalez Training With Colorado Stars
Last fall, Gonzalez made the decision to leave Gainesville, FL and move to Colorado where she trains with Colorado Stars.
Documentary: “Swimming the French Way” Just in Time for French Trials
On opening day of the 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Selection meet, beIN Sports televised the Laurent Bouit documentary “Champions Factory: Swimming The French Way.” Click above to watch the teaser.
