International

Watch the 2013 European Short Course Championships Pool Being Disassembled in 30 Second Timelapse

The 2013 Jyske Bank Boxen was torn down in a hurry. Maybe not as fast as this video makes it seem, but it was definitely fast.

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Mie Nielsen Nominated For Denmark’s Biggest Sports Peformance

Mie Nielsen was dominant en route to European gold and a new European Record.

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Halsall British Aquatic’s Olympic Athlete Of The Year

It was announced today that Fran Halsall has won the British Aquatic Athlete of the Year, which is decided upon…

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Marco Orsi Records Italian Textile Best

Last weekend at the Bermen Cup European Short Course Championship 100 freestyle bronze medalist, Italian Marco Orsi recorded an Italian…

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arena, Leading Swimwear Company, Acquired By Capvis

Arena, the Italian aquatics sports brand that has become one of the biggest swimwear companies in the world, has been purchased by Capvis.

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Brooke Bennett on Comeback Trail for 2016 Olympics: Gold Medal Minute Video

Bennett was the most dominant distance swimmer from 1996-2000. She claimed gold at 16 in the 800 freestyle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, she won gold in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle.

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Age Group Records Rewritten At Polish National Championships

One senior and 17 new age group records were set at the Polish Short Course National Championships which were held…

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Swimming Australia Announces Restructure of Worlds, Olympics Qualifying Times

Swimming Australia has announced a new plan, for the foreseeable future, for their qualifying time standards. Specifically, for their senior-level…

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After Successful Weekend in Jr. and Sr. Ranks, Russian Stars Still Remain Dominant at Salnikov

Yulia Efimova led an impressive two weeks of competition for the Russians, but she still thinks that she can do better.

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Medeiros Top Performer At Brazilian Open and Senior Champs

After four days of competition in Porto Alegre at the Brazilian Senior Open National Championships Etiene Pieres Medeiros walked away as the top female performer at both the Senior and Open Championships.

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Americans Close Duel With Mixed Medley Relay World Record

A world-leading leadoff leg from Eugene Godsoe gave the United States the edge they needed to close out the 2013 Duel in the Pool with a win/

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Duel in the Pool 2013 Final Thoughts: The Outcome Didn’t Matter as Much as the Score

The 2013 Duel in the Pool was the most exciting edition of the meet yet. In fact, since the modern…

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Cordes Breaks American Record in 100 Meter Breaststroke to Tie Duel

Kevin Cordes set his second individual American record in as many days with his victory in the 100 meter breaststroke.

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USA WINS! 2013 Duel in the Pool, Closest Ever, Comes Down to Tie-Breaking Mixed Medley

American Record holder Tom Shields will represent the United States in a stacked 200 fly field as the Americans try and come back against the Europeans.

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Latecomer Katinka Wins Two at Salnikov; Efimova Just Misses World Record

Katinka Hosszu won a pair of events on day 2 of the 2013 Salnikov Cup, including nearly a lifetime best in the 200 fly.

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