World Aquatics’ Rankings Remain Mostly Unchanged in BCW’s 2022 Social Media Report
World Aquatics, formerly known as FINA, didn’t see its rankings change much from last year as Facebook remained its strongest social media platform.
Leon Marchand Clocks 4:07.81 500 Free To Become #5 Performer Of All-Time
Marchand continues to show his versatility, having nation-leading times in all four strokes, as well as in both IM events.
Ukraine Threatens Boycott of Paris 2024; IOC Warns of Olympic Charter Violation
Ukraine and the IOC appear to be at odds as the organization explores a path for Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris 2024.
Apostolos Siskos Swims 1:56.79 in 200 Back, Less Than a Tenth from the Greek Record
Apostolos Siskos broke the Greek Junior Record in the 200 backstroke on Friday afternoon in Thesaloniki, and very nearly got the national record too.
Peaty Posts 59.57 100 Breast, Dean Hits 1:46.33 200 Free In Southport
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty got his 2023 racing year off right with victories in the 50m and 100m breaststroke races down under.
2-Time Canadian Olympian Markus Thormeyer Gets Doping Ban After Sharing a Water Bottle
Two-time Canadian Olympian Markus Thormeyer tested positive for the banned substance ligandrol in January 2022. He blamed the test on sharing his partner’s water bottle.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2023: Men’s #10-1
Having broken the 200 fly WR, winning the 100 fly world title and establishing himself as an elite freestyler last year, Kristof Milak lands the #1 spot.
2024 World Aquatics Championships Will Offer $5.6 Million+ in Prize Money
Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan led all earners with more than $100,000 in prize money at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2023: Women’s #10-1
After a standout year that saw her ranked top-six in the world in six different events, Summer McIntosh is poised for a sensational 2023.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Pallister Puts On Open Water Show
Aussie freestyle ace took on the Pier to Pub open water race last month, securing her fourth title at the annual event in the process.
Jack Laugher Wins Springboard Gold On Day 2 of British National Diving Cup
Laugher took the gold medal on his final dive with a Forward 2 ½ Somersault 3 Twist Pike, putting him 50 points clear of runner-up Ross Haslam.
Gold Coast Aquatic Center Among Hosts For 2023 Aussie National Event Camp
A large contingent of 90 Australian swimmers will descend upon the Gold Coast for the annual National Event Camp from February 5th through February 11th.
LEN Announces Nominees for 2022 European Swimmers of the Year Awards
Kristof Milak is one of three World Record breakers nominated for the 2022 LEN European Male Swimmer of the Year. Public vote is open through February 10.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2023: Men’s #20-11
Adam Peaty, Nicolo Martinenghi and Arno Kamminga will all be vying for breaststroke glory in 2023.
Swim England CEO Retires Amid Controversy
Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson has announced her retirement effective at the end of 2023 but her departure is not without controversy.
