British Olympic Diving Coach David Jenkins, 31, Dies
David Jenkins, who was a member of the British Olympic diving staff in Tokyo, died over the weekend. He was 31 years old.
Olympic Finalist Nicolas Garcia Commits to Virginia Tech
Nicolas Garcia, a finalist in the 200 back at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has announced his intention to join the Virginia Tech H2Okies.
Hall of Fame Coach Bud McAllister Seeks Treatment for ‘Debilitating Pain’
Bud McAllister, who coached Jazz Carlin, Kristine Quance, and Janet Evans, among others, is seeking treatment for the long-lasting effects of a tumor he had removed in 2018.
WADA Revokes Russian Lab; Suspends N. Korea, Thailand, Indonesian Doping Orgs
In what was a busy week for the global anti-doping authority, WADA has suspended and sanctioned three Asian nations’ status, including 2036 Olympic bidder Indonesia (above).
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Key Takeaways From 2021 FINA World Cup – Budapest
Catch up on the key stories from the FINA World Cup Series stop in Budapest, including hearing what American Tom Shields had to say.
Adam Peaty At the Bottom of the Scoreboard After Avatar-Themed Rumba Dance
Peaty wore full-blue Avatar makeup for week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing. His fate on the show is in the hands of the public vote after he only earned 20 points
British Swimming’s World Class Program Athletes Revealed
Lucy Hope, 24-year-old formerly of Edinburgh and now of Stirling, is among the British Swimming World Class Program class of atheltes.
Emma McKeon Continues Sprint Siege With 50.58 SCM 100 Free, #2 Ever
27-year-old Emma McKeon broke through with a big-time 50.58 SCM 100 free to tie Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom as the #2 swimmer all-time.
Toussaint Overtakes Decade-Old Van Rouwendaal Dutch SCM 200 Back Record
Kira Toussaint took down a longstanding Dutch record held by Sharon van Rouwendaal from 2011, giving Toussaint a sweep of the national records.
Shields Strikes Down Dressel’s SCM 50 Fly American Record – 21.99
At 30 years of age, Tom Shields ripped a new American Record in the short course meters 50 butterfly, becoming the world’s 6th fastest man ever.
Tanaka Continues Fly Rampage With 51.13 PB At JPN Student C’ships
Day 3 of the 97th Japan Student Swimming Championships brought the heat in the men’s 100m fly, courtesy of Daiki Tanaka.
2021 FINA World Cup Budapest: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Isabel Gose is atop the field in the women’s 800 freestyle. Follow along live to see if she can snatch the German record in the event from teammate Kohler.
Paltrinieri Surprises LEN With Open Water Swimming Cup Leg #5 Victory
Originally listed as not attending, Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri took his second LEN Open Water Swimming Cup trophy in a row.
Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh Tops Off Career With Ceremonial Swim (Video)
Retired Hungarian Olympic icon Laszlo Cseh dove in once more for a ceremonial 100m IM in Budapest at the FINA World Cup.
