James Connor joins Australia’s World Championship Diving Team
After a standout performance at this past weekend’s Australian Open diving championships, Indiana University freshman James Connor was selected to Australia’s 2015 World Championships team, competing July 25-August 2 in Kazan, Russia.
USA, Australia, Canada, China and Brazil in the Super Final
After the conclusion of the Intercontinental Tournament in Auckland (NZL), held from April 28-May 3, the eight teams participating in the Super Final of the 2015 FINA Women’s Water Polo World League are now selected: in New Zealand, the squads of United States, Australia, Canada, China and Brazil earned their ticket to the decisive stage of the competition, to be held in Shanghai (CHN) on June 9-14.
How to Swim the 100 Medley Relay in an Empty Pool
The groomsmen at the Pete Burgham wedding, as they were counting the minutes toward the nuptials, saw a pool, and as former swimmers knew exactly what they needed to do.
28 Irish swimmers qualify for international competition, including 4 for Worlds, Junior Worlds
At the conclusion of Ireland’s National Championships, the nation has announced all the athletes who qualified for the major meets this summer, headlined by a likely 4-person team for the World Championships that includes Fiona Doyle (pictured).
Katie Drabot wins twice on final day of Irish Nationals
American Katie Drabot, competing at Irish Nationals under the NCSA banner, won two events on the final day to cap off a big week for the young American crew.
Russia Recognizes Regional Swimming Federation Within Controversial Crimea
The Russian Swimming Federation held its annual conference, and among the major announcements was the recognition of 6 new regional…
Kristina Steins takes Latvian 50 back record below 30 for first time in history on final day of Latvian nats
Former Canadian national teamer Kristina Steins continued to tear up the record books on the third and final day of Latvian Nationals, completing a sweep of the backstroke events and breaking yet another national record.
Felipe Ribeiro breaks Cesar Cielo meet record to close Brazil Winter Champs
Junior sprinter Felipe Ribeiro de Souza continued to shine at Brazil’s Winter Junior and Senior Champs, breaking a meet record set by world record-holder Cesar Cielo on the last day of competition.
Haley Anderson Continues Hot Streak, Wins 10K in Cozumel
Haley Anderson won her second-straight open water race, while Australia and Great Britain found World Championship caliber open water swimmers.
Randy Bennett Celebration of Life
A celebration of the life of Randy Bennett will be held on May 9th at Saanich Commonwealth Place…
22-Year Old Pan Ams Silver Medalist Sarah Correa Dies After Being Hit By Car
22-year old Brazilian swimmer Sarah Correa, a silver medalist at the 2011 Pan American Games, has died in Brazil after being…
Kristina Steins Breaks 100m Backstroke Record Twice In One Day At Latvian Nationals
Kristina Steins has been all over the Latvian national record in the 100m backstroke today, first breaking it in prelims with a time of 1:03.60. That swim broke the previous mark of 1:04.80 set by Arina Baikova earlier this year.
Shauna O’Brien Takes Down National Record On Day Three of Irish Championships
In the first semi-final of the night Shauna O’Brien put up the fastest time in the women’s 100m fly with a 1:00.21. That time took a big chunk off what she was in prelims. Not only was it a huge improvement for O’Brien, but it broke the previous Irish national record of 1:00.53.
Britain’s Burnell, Australia’s Huitenga Seal Up World Championship Spots at Cozumel 10K
The feed station at the 2015 FINA 10K Open Water World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.
Four Championship Records Fall At Brazilian Winter Championships
The first championship record came in the junior men’s 100m freestyle where Felipe Ribeiro de Souza absolutely demolished his prelim swim with a 49.95.
