Russia’s Kolesnikov Claims Second World Junior Record At Euro Juniors
After firing off a new World Junior Record in the men’s 100m backstroke, Russian Kliment Kolesnikov scored a new WJR in the 50m back event.
16-Year-Old Barbora Seemanova Smashes Czech 200 Free Record
2016 EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, July 6 – Sunday, July 10, 2016 Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary Prelims 9:30AM / Finals 5:30PM (Local…
Meet Naomi Grand’Pierre, Haiti’s First Woman to Swim at the Olympics
On Tuesday, July 5th, University of Chicago sophomore-to-be Naomy Grand’Pierre got a life-changing call from her mother. She was confirmed to compete in Rio.
First Ever Kuwait Open Swimming Championships Will Be Male Only
Proformance Aquatics, a Kuwait swimming organization, has announced the organization of the first-ever Kuwait Open Swimming Championships from October 13th-15th,…
Rio Torch Relay Day 67: Seven Cities In Eastern Rio Grande do Sul
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Carter Joins Bovell In Representing Trinidad & Tobago In Rio
USC Trojan Dylan Carter joins countryman George Bovell in representing Trinidad & Tobago this summer in Rio.
Australian NextGen Squad Named; Atherton and Wilson Headline
Minna Atherton has landed herself a spot on the Aussie NextGen Squad.
Ning Zetao Denies Being Cut From Chinese Olympic Team, Is Rio Ready
Despite rumors of having been cut from the Chinese Olympic squad, sprinter Ning Zetao assures fans that he is indeed ready to go for gold in Rio.
Russian Record Holder Vitalina Simonova Suspended for 4 Years
FINA has suspended Russian swimmer Vitalina Simonova for 4 years, dating back to June 29th, 2015, after a positive test for…
Seven Latin American/Caribbean Swimmers Confirmed to Compete in Rio
Seven swimmers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently secured their spot to compete at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics….
NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members
In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Rio Torch Relay Day 66: São Lourenço, Camaquã, Guaíba & Porto Alegre
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 3: Sjostrom Scorches to 50 Free Win in 24.2
Day 3 of the 2016 Swedish Nationals brought plenty of exciting sprint action, including another win by Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50 free.
Portugal Adds Distance Swimmer Tamila Holub to Olympic Roster
Tamila Holub of Portugal has received an invite from FINA to attend the Rio Olympics this summer after her swim in the 800 free.
Italy Takes Two on Day Three of the European Junior Championships
Italy had a strong showing on the third day of the European Junior Championships taking both the women’s 200 breaststroke and the men’s 100 freestyle…