International

Guy and Willmott Pick Up Multiple Wins at Flanders Cup

Aimee Willmott came away from the first day of the Flanders Cup with two impressive wins. Willmott took the women’s…

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Antwerp on World Record Alert After Adam Peaty Goes Sub-27 in Prelims

Adam Peaty (above) is within three-tenths of a second of the World Record in the 50 breaststroke in Antwerp, Belgium.

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Belmonte’s Hometown to Name Her as Their ‘Favourite Daughter’

On February 2nd the town of Badalona honour Mireia Belmonte by crowning her their ‘Favourite Daughter’…

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Phelps to Represent Aqua Sphere at Germany’s ISPO

Aquatics equipment manufacturer, Aqua Sphere, announced in a press release last August that Michael Phelps would be partnering with the brand…

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Pierre Lafontaine stepping down as head of CIS

Former Swimming Canada CEO Pierre Lafontaine is stepping down from his role as CEO of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) after just under two years.

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Grant Hackett to race unofficial time trials at this weekend’s Miami Super Challenge

The three-time Olympic gold medalist will race two time trials at the Miami Super Challenge this Saturday, The Australian reports.

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Former Olympic swimmer Mark Tonelli is ambassador for Australia Day

Australian Olympic gold medalist Mark Tonelli has been honored as Bega Valley’s official Australia Day Ambassador.

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Britain Sending 43 Elites to Flanders Cup This Weekend

World Record holder Adam Peaty will lead a team of 43 Brits to the Flanders Cup this weekend.

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The Battle of Sink vs. Swim: More Children Can Open a Web Browser Than Swim

The statistics are horrifying – and in the UK, they’re getting worse.

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FINA Announces New Dates for Junior World Championships

Mack Horton (AUS) won big at the 2013 Junior World Championships; New dates have been announced for the 2015 edition of the meet.

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Potebelleez to Play at BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

The Potbelleez and Hot Dub Time Machine who will perform at the 2015 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Big Ten Breaststroke Champion Kierra Smith Planning 2016 Olympic Redshirt

Big Ten breaststroke champion Kierra Smith is planning to take an “Olympic redshirt” season between her junior and senior years at…

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Ayatsuga Hirai Breaks Hagino’s 1500 Free Japanese Record in SCM

Japanese swimmer Ayatsugu Hirai has broken the National Record in the 1500 short course meters freestyle at last week’s Japan Winter…

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Boston Globe: City employees forbidden from criticizing 2024 Olympic bid

The city of Boston has officially ordered its public employees not to “denigrate or disparage” the town’s bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the Boston Globe reports.

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Dates and Locations Set for the Dutch Challenger Competitions

The dates and locations for the 2015 series of KNZB Challenger competitions have been set…

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