Rio Silver Medalist Maddie Groves Withdraws From Aussie Trials
26-year-old Olympic silver medalist from Rio, Maddie Groves, says she is ‘relieved’ about her decision to not compete at the Australian Olympic Trials.
ISL Protection Lists: Iron’s Core Protected; Small Tokyo Group Adds Watanabe
Iron will have the option to retain almost all 2020 scorers. Tokyo has lots of stars not registered for the league, but added breaststroker Kanako Watanabe.
The Fastest Back-Half Splits Of All-Time In The Men’s 100 Butterfly
Michael Phelps owns the seven fastest back-half splits in history, with his blazing 26.34 from the 2009 Quebec Cup topping the charts.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: 10,000 Volunteers Pull Out Of Games
10,000 volunteers set to work at the Games have pulled out, though the IOC insists they will have enough numbers to ensure a smoothly run event
Jackl Vivien’s 4:46.47 400 IM Shatters Krisztina Egerszegi’s Hungary Age Record
13-year-old Jackl Vivien broke the record for her age in the 400 IM at the National Youth Championships. Krisztina Egerszegi set the previous record in 1987.
Aussie Sprint Prodigy Flynn Southam Talks Opting Out Of Trials
The Australian Olympic Trials begin on Saturday but 15-year-old Flynn Southam has opted not to compete at the prestigious event.
ISL Protection Lists: London’s Aussies Return, LA Gets Baker & Held Back
The London Roar will have the option to retain most of their star Australians who sat out last season, and the LA Current have some key 2019 returnees, too.
Big 12 Bronze Medalist Emily Haimes Transfers to Nebraska
British sprinter Emily Haimes from Mount Kelly Swimming has announced her transfer to Nebraska after 2 years at West Virginia.
Peruvian International Joaquin Vargas Makes Verbal Commitment to Tennessee
Joaquin Vargas, who represents Peru internationally, has announced his plans to swim for the University of Tennessee.
International Swimmer’s Alliance Officially Launches
Today marks the launch of the International Swimmers’ Alliance (ISA), an independent organization established by athletes, for athletes
Kamminga, De Boer Join Mainstays Kromo, Heemskerk On Dutch OLY Roster
On-fire breaststroker Arno Kamminga is among those named to the Netherlands’ lineup for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month.
Swimming Canada Names New President As Cheryl Gibson Moves To FINA Bureau
Swimming Canada has named Dean Crawford as its new president as Cheryl Gibson takes on a new challenge at the FINA Bureau.
Horter Family On The Way Out After Financial Audit Into Mulhouse Olympic Club
The Horter family will likely be relinquishing any power within the club beginning in 2022.
World’s Best Unite To Establish Independent International Swimmers’ Alliance
Alliance to be led by Olympic swimming greats Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Katinka Hosszu, Chad Le Clos and retired legend Matt Biondi who form the 10-person Board.
Canadian Trials Psych Sheets: Oleksiak Drops 100 Fly, No McIntosh In 400 Free
Penny Oleksiak, the 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the women’s 100 butterfly, won’t race that event at the 2021 Canadian Olympic Trials.
