International

Pal Joensen Wins 4 Medals, Including 1500 Free, to Open Island Games

Faroese swimmer Pal Joensen won 4 medals on the first day of competition at the 2015 Island Games.

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Bence Biczó Lights Up 1:56 200 Fly At Hungarian Nationals

Laszlo Cseh earned his first silver medal of the day with his time of 1:49.09 in the event. Later, he finished second in the men’s 100 backstroke to Gabor Balog by .06 seconds, adding his second silver medal of the day.

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2015 CCCAN Meet Recap – Gabriela Donahue, Miguel Cancel, Raiz Tjon-A-Joe Make Their Marks

It was a weekend of record-breaking swims for the rising swim stars who took part in the XXIX Central American…

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Pavol Jelenák Lowers National Record At Slovakian Nationals

The swim of the meet had to go to Pavol Jelenák of the J&T Bratislava club, breaking his own 200IM record. His time on Saturday of 2:05.36 is 0.24 under his now old national record of 2.05.59 set at the European Championships in Debrecen, Hungary in 2012.

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Discovery Communications nabs Olympic TV rights in Europe through 2024

In a major move for European television broadcasting, the U.S.-based Discovery Communications has gained broadcast rights throughout Europe for four Olympic Games stretching from 2018 to 2024.

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Yannick Agnel Pulls Out of World Championships; Won’t Defend 200 Free Title

French superstar Yannick Agnel won’t defend his 200 meter free title at the World Championships.

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Scarborough Lands Sommerville, Extends Contracts of Ward and Ellul

The Scarborough Swim Club will add another quality coach to its already outstanding coaching staff. Mischa Sommerville will join SCAR to start the 2015-16 season.

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Hosszu Ends Hungarian Nationals Run After Just 1 Swim

Bucking her standard meet approach, Katinka Hosszu has swum just one race in prelims due to the lack of a warm-down pool at the hosts’ brand-new facility.

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3 Healthy Dessert Alternatives During Competition Season

This time of year is particularly busy for swimmers. Let’s take a look at three alternatives you can incorporate into your diet to help you stay committed to proper nutrition.

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Jones Celebrates Promising Crop of British Swimmers

Team GB Swimming Team Leader Tim Jones has congratulated his swimmers on an impressive performance that saw them secure second place in the medal table at the European Games with seven gold medals.

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Serbia Takes Gold in FINA Men’s Water Polo World League Super Final

Serbia emerged victorious at the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League Super Final 2015, the team’s ninth success in this competition and the third consecutive.

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Lynn Focuses on the Development of Female Swimmers in Scotland

Scottish National Team Head Coach Alan Lynn is currently running a training camp for the nation’s top 40 top female swimmers…

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Savard Collects Three Wins at the Quebec Cup

Katerine Savard was one of several Canadian national team to compete at the Quebec Cup this weekend in Montreal…

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Bondi Beach in Brighton: England’s Successful Sea Swimming Centre

With many pools in the UK facing closure since the 2012 Olympic Games, the Brighton sea swimming center represents a glimmer of hope amidst an uncertain swimming future.

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Laszlo Cseh Wins On Day 2 Of Hungarian Championships

Today was the first day of racing for Hungarian superstar, Katinka Hosszu, although it was one of the lightest day she’s had in a long time. Her only event was the 100 backstroke, where she posted a 59.83 in prelims.

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