U.S. Joins 35 Countries Calling to Ban Russian and Belarusian Athletes from Paris 2024
Of the 35 countries who attended Friday’s meeting, only Greece, France, and Japan objected to the absolute exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ippei Watanabe Nails 2:08.51 200 Breast On Journey To World Championship Trials
Former World Record holder Ippei Watanabe put up another strong performance at the in-season Kirara Cup, hitting a 2:08.51 in the 200m breaststroke.
Van Rouwendaal Captures First Midmar Mile Open Water Title
Dutch Olympic champion Sharon van Rouwendaal took on her first Midmar Mile open water swim, capturing gold in South Africa.
Summer McIntosh Becomes Canada’s Fastest-Ever 16-Year-Old in the 100 Back at Sectionals
16-year-old Summer McIntosh swam a new personal best in the 100 back on Saturday in Orlando that now ranks her as the fastest Canadian ever at that age.
Ippei Watanabe Hits 59.84 100 Breast At Kirara Cup
Former 200m breaststroke World Record holder Ippei Watanabe of Japan hit a time of 59.84 in the 100m distance at the Kirara Cup.
LEN’s New U23 Swimming Championship Will Include ISL-Like Elements
LEN’s new Sport Director Apostolos Tsagarakis is bringing some International Swimming League flavor to the upcoming U23 European Swimming Championships.
Ribeiro Takes 50 Fly, Walshe Wins 200 IM On Day One Of Lisbon International Meet
Ireland’s Ellen Walshe raced in two events to kick off the Lisbon International Meet, capturing gold in the women’s 200m IM.
Russian Officials Say 2025 World Champs Move a “Postponement,” Not Cancellation
One Russian sporting official says that the 2029 World Aquatics Championships will be hosted in Kazan, Russia, but World Aquatics says that no final decision has been made yet.
2025 World Aquatics Championships Moved from Russia to Singapore
The 12,000 seat Singapore Indoor Stadium will host the swimming portion of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, the third-straight edition that will be held in Asia.
Nine Entertainment Reportedly Spends $305 Million On Aussie Olympic Broadcasting Deal
Nine Entertainment has gained broadcasting rights within the nation of Australia for the Summer Olympic Games through Brisbane 2032.
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World Aquatics Suspension of Evengy Rylov Ends; “No Update” on Russia and Belarus
Evgeny Rylov’s suspension from World Aquatics competition ended in January, though the organization says they have no updates on the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes at large.
Speedo Off The Blocks Launches On Brand New Platform
Off the Blocks provides an online hub of information designed by experts for the benefit of those that work at every level of the sport in Great Britain.
Olympian Michelle Weber Relishes Midmar Mile Return After English Channel Crossing
Weber won the elite women’s title at the aQuellé Midmar Mile in 2016 and 2021 and believes that having swum the race since she was a child gives her an edge.
Europe, USOPC React to IOC’s Russia Plan; Belarus Anti-War Athletes Want Reinstatement
Nordic and Baltic countries have rejected the IOC’s plan for re-entry of Russian athletes into global sports; so too has the mayor of Paris, the 2024 Olympic host city.
