The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel, Dressel Chasing Barriers On Day 8
Four years ago, 19-year-olds Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel made their first Olympic teams. They would have battled for a return in the 50 free today.
The Trials That Would Have Been: All The Stars Are Out For Incredible Day 7
Day 7 might be the most star-studded day of U.S. Olympic Trials, featuring Caeleb Dressel (twice), Regan Smith, Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel.
Russian National Championships On The Books For Late October
The All Russian Swimming Federation has published its racing calendar for the remainder of the 2020 season, including its national championships.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events
Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.
Ryosuke Irie Hits 100 Back Mark Of 53.1 In Unofficial Time Trial
30-year-old Ryosuke Irie established a strong 53.10 100 backstroke baseline as he gets back to training with a home-based Olympic Games just over 1 year away.
Marco Orsi Signs with Iron for 2nd Season of International Swimming League
Orsi has earned major medals in both long course and short course, but the short course format (25 meter pools) of the ISL has been his strength.
Japanese Olympic Icon Kosuke Kitajima Appointed Chairman Of Tokyo Swimming Assn
Retired Japanese swimming icon Kosuke Kitajima has been appointed Chairman of the Tokyo Swimming Association after having served as Vice the last 2 years.
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Kelsey Wog Named 2020 USports Female Athlete of the Year
Kelsey Wog of the University of Manitoba Bisons swim team has been named the winner of the 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Award.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Dressel & The 100 Free Thriller On Day 5
Day 5 would have been a banner lineup, including Caeleb Dressel and a deep 100 free field that was perhaps the most anticipated event of Olympic Trials.
26-Year-Old Indian Swimmer & Coach dies Due To COVID-19
26-year-old national-level swimmer and swim coach Ashutosh has died due to COVID-19 in Delhi, India. His family is critical of the hospital where he died.
Olympic Champ Kyle Chalmers: “There’s A Lot Of Doping Everywhere In Swimming”
“I don’t care what my competitors have in their system, I still want to be better than them,” says 2016 Olympic gold medalist Kyle Chalmers of Australia.
Northern Ireland Gets Green Light To Get Back In The Pool
“The news our athletes in Northern Ireland have been waiting for looks to have come through today: they can finally resume training in the pool next week.”
Swimming Australia State-By-State Pool Opening Updates
On May 20th we published a state-by-state reopening guide for the nation of Australia, but let’s revisit how the statuses have evolved now one month later.
World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Tries Out Open Water
Just because Sarah Sjostrom is used to finishing races in the blink of an eye doesn’t mean she can’t also relish taking some strokes in the open water waves.
