International

Sam Williamson Rips 58.95 100 Breast in Prelims to Become Fastest Aussie Since 2013

Sam Williamson’s recent improvement makes him a strong contender to make the Olympic final in Paris as the eighth-fastest performer in the world this season.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

World Record Holder Ariarne Titmus begins her Olympic title defense, as the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials get underway today.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s Seine Swim Postponed After Heavy Rains in May

A planned June 10th practice of the French open water national team was also postponed because of “crazy currents” their coach said.

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All The Links You Need For The 2024 Australian Olympic Trials

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown is set to be in action on day one of the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials, contesting the women’s 200m IM event.

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Israel Announces 11-Strong OLY Roster With European Championships Serving As Last-Chance

20-year-old Anastasia Gorbenko is currently ranked 5th in the world in the women’s 400m IM, one of her 4 individual events for Paris.

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Retirements: Japan’s Olympic Medalist Masato Sakai & World Champion Kanako Watanabe

2016 Olympic silver medalist Masato Sakai and 2015 world champion Kanako Watanabe, both of Japan, have decided to hang up their goggles.

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Michael Bohl, One of the World’s Top Swim Coaches, Will Test Retirement After Paris Olympics

Michael Bohl, coach of one of the world’s top swimmers Kaylee McKeown, says he’s stepping off deck after the Olympics – at least for a year.

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Tomoru Honda Analyzes Races at Mare Nostrum Tour with Kristof Milak, Previews Paris

Honda hopes to carry this momentum into Paris, but next time, hopefully, top Milak on the medal podium.

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Records Fall & Israeli Roster Grows At Olympic Trials

Check out the progress being made at the 2024 Israeli Olympic Trials, including a notable victory by Aviv Barzelay in the women’s 200m back.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials Previews: The Battles

The women’s 100 freestyle is absolutely loaded at the Australian Olympic Trials, making for some surefire fireworks in Brisbane.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials Previews: Young Guns Flying Under The Radar

World Junior champion Olivia Wunsch leads a group of Aussie youngsters who could upset some big names at next week’s Olympic Trials.

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Dylan Carter on Mare Nostrum: “The most valuable thing here is just getting off the blocks”

Known as a 200 free & 100 fly specialist earlier in his career, Carter has now transitioned to the 50 and 100 freestyle, both of which he will swim in Paris

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials Previews: Young Guns In Position

Elizabeth Dekkers is among the under-20 Australian swimmers poised to make their first Olympic team at next week’s Trials in Brisbane.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials Previews: The Holes

Australia has some potential holes at next week’s Olympic Trials, with both the men’s and women’s sides needing an athlete to step up and fill the gap.

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Training Suspended In Calgary As Critical Water Main Break Leads To Mass Pool Closure

City officials have said it may take days for things to return to normal, while swim clubs have been told all pools will be closed for the next two days.

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