The Story Behind the Name: The Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet
The 2023 edition of the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet is in its 58th year and has been named after the Canadian swimmer for more than 20 years.
2022-2023 US National Teammer Kevin Houseman Added to US World University Games Roster
Houseman holds a best time of 59.79 in the LCM 100 breaststroke. He just finished up his senior season at Northwestern.
2023 Mel Zajac Day 3 Prelims: Liendo Throws Down 49.85 100 Freestyle for Top Seed
The final prelims session at the 2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet wrapped up with some strong swims out of the UBC Aquatic Center.
Australian Olympian Georgia Bohl Returns to Competition in Malta One Year After Retiring
More than a year after announcing her retirement from competitive swimming, Australian Olympian Georgia Bohl returned this week representing Malta.
33-Yr-Old Ryosuke Irie Posts Season-Best 1:56.26 200 Back At Tokyo Championships
33-year-old Ryosuke Irie proved once again that he is one of the most consistent swimmers on the planet, hitting a season-best 1:56.26 in the 200m backstroke.
Ippei Watanabe Scores 2:07.55 200 Breast At Tokyo Championships
26-year-old Ippei Watanabe of Japan just put up his fastest 200 breaststroke of the season, 2:07.55, at the Tokyo Swimming Championships.
Looking At The Brazilian Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Medal Prospects
With the Brazilian National Championships now completed, let’s take a look at the men’s 4x100m free relay medal prospects in Fukuoka.
Chierghini Tops Caribe In 50 Free To Close Out Brazilian Championships
32-year-old Marcelo Chierighini reigned as Brazil’s national champion in the 50m free on the final night of the national championships.
2023 Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Maggie MacNeil was unable to compete on day one of the meet due to travel delays, but she’s now made it to Vancouver and is ready to race.
Regan Smith Swims World Leading 57.83 100 Backstroke
Regan Smith completed the 100 fly and 100 back double tonight with about 50 minutes in between them, and she posted the top time in the World this season.
Brazil Finalizes Roster for 2023 Worlds; Relents on Lofty Relay Standards
Guilherme Costa, the defending World Championship bronze medalist in the 400 free, is part of a 26 swimmer roster the country will send to Fukuoka.
David Popovici Reportedly Attending Sette Colli Trophy Later This Month in Rome
Later this month, David Popovici will return to the same Italian pool where he broke the 100 free world record last August for the Sette Colli Trophy.
Popovici Wins 100 Free (47.85), Stancu Pulls Off 200 FL/1500 FR Double at Romanian Cup
David Popovici won the 100 free in 47.85 on Saturday night, less than a second off his world record from last year’s European Championships (47.86).
Jhennifer Conceicao Files Police Report After Podium Altercation at Brazilian Champs
Jhennifer Conceicao has filed a police report after allegedly being attacked from behind by Pinheiros club teammate Ana Carolina Vieria on Tuesday.
Popovici Takes 100 Fly, Stancu Rips 3:47.17 Personal Best 400 Free At Romanian Cup
World Record holder David Popovici tried the 100m fly on for size, while Vlad Stancu scorched a PB in the 400m free in Romania.
