Efimova Takes 100 Breaststroke, Izotov Ranks in World's Top-3 in the 200 free
Day 3 in Moscow absolutely lit up the scoreboard, including an onslaught of the international top-15 lists. Yulia Efimova is…
FINA Makes Decision on 2011 Open Water Event in Shanghai
FINA has made their decision on the final location for the open water event at this summer’s FINA World Aquatic…
Russian Women Steal the Show from Donets and Crew; Popova Sets Russian Record in 100 free
First, let me say that it would not have been possible to follow Russian Nationals without the help of Tom…
Kara Lynn Joyce Reverses the "Great Swimming Migration" With Move to Colorado Stars
In the past 3 months, we’ve seen an epic slew of swimmers in the United States changing teams. I don’t…
In Briefs: Japanese Swimming Federation Announces 2011 World Championships Roster
The Japanese Swimming Federation is in a bit of an odd position at the moment, with much of their swimming…
SwimNews.com: FINA Chief Executive Marculescu Responds to Criticism
Craig Lord over at SwimNews.com scored himself an interview with Cornel Marculescu, the Chief Executive of FINA. I won’t rehash…
Pellegrini Wins Fourth Title, Youth Rules on Final Day in Italy
A great Italian Spring Nationals meet came to a bit of an anti-climactic close on the final day, with only…
Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa
Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…
Pellegrini Posts Top-10 Time in 200 Free, Italian Sprinters Continue to Shine on Day 4
Federica Pellegrini has gotten more notoriety for her 400 free battle with Rebecca Adlington in recent weeks. But the 200…
Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke
Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…
As Filippi Waltzes Back to Pool, Polieri and Pizzetti Take Torch for Italians on Day 3
The Italian women put two more on the team for Shanghai in their first crack of the day: the 400…
FINA Releases Surprisingly Thorough and Detailed Report on Crippen, Open Water Safety
Despite many concerns and accusations about FINA and their report that outlines the events surrounding Fran Crippen’s death, the final…
FINA Releases Groups for Shanghai 2011 Water Polo; American Men Get Favorable Draw
Lest we forget in our fervor with the swimming, there are actually 5 FINA disciplines that will be competed at…
Vanessa Mohr a Star In the Making on Day 4 in South Africa
Finals Action Just like in the 50 butterfly (where she was the champion), 16-year old Vanessa Mohr was faster in…
Scozzoli Takes Ill in Italy, Pesce Steps Up On Day 2
After a rocking day 1 at Italian trials that saw a ton of Shanghai A-times, things got off to a…
