Dimitris Markos Becomes Greece’s Newest OLY Qualifier With 7:53.31 800 Free
Securing his ticket to Tokyo, Markus got under 8 minutes for the first time in the 800 free to qualify for his first-ever Olympic squad.
Kregor Zirk Lowers Estonian 200 Free Record Again – Fourth Time In 10 Weeks
Zirk has reset the record four times since the end of March, with this latest showing in Canet bringing the record under 1:47 for the first time (1:46.90).
Therese Alshammar Returns With 25.52 50 Free, Sights Set On 100
Swedish swimming legend Therese Alshammar made her return to the competition pool this week in France with a 25.52 50 freestyle.
2021 Chinese Summer Nats Day 1: Cheng Yujie Gets Under FINA A In 100 Free
On day 1 of the 2021 Chinese Summer Nationals, only one swimmer managed to notch a time under the FINA A standard in their respective event.
Maria José Mata gana a Hosszu batiendo el récord mexicano de 200 mariposa
En el circuito Mare Nostrum y con un tiempo de 2:09.57, Maria José Mata Cocco ha pulverizado el récord mexicano de 200 mariposa de Rita Medrano.
2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Canet will host the second of three stops on the Mare Nostrum tour, after a field of the world’s top swimmers passed through Monte Carlo last week.
Swim Ireland Performance Meet Marks Last Chance Olympic Qualifier
Swim Ireland has announced details concerning the final Olympic qualification opportunity for a select few of the nation’s swimmers.
2021 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 Prelims Recap
Sarah Sjostrom swam a 24.68 in the 50 free in prelims in her first meet since injuring her elbow in February of this year.
IOC To Require Olympics Athletes To Sign “Standard Practice” COVID Waiver
The athletes will need to sign a waiver taking on all of the risks associated with COVID-19 in order to compete in Tokyo.
Faster than Rio Gold: 7 Women Who “Would Have Won” the 100 Backstroke in 2016
In just one month, three women posted 100 backstroke times that were faster than Katinka Hosszu’s gold medal performance at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Sarah Sjostrom & Therese Alshammar Will Make Race Returns This Week in Canet
Olympic gold medalist Sarah Sjostrom had already announced her plan to return from injury in Canet, but the presence of 43-year old Therese Alshammar is a surprise.
Matt Bowe on What Makes USA Sports Culture Different Than The Rest of the World
Bowe compares the USA to Britain and discusses differences in every stage of upbringing that ultimately lead to performance on a global stage.
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Greek Mixed Medley Moves Into 3rd Olympic Wildcard Spot
Apostolos Christou led off in 53.24 to lead the Greeks to a new national record and up to the 3rd Olympic Wildcard position
Austrian National Record-holder Marlene Kahler Commits to USC
Incoming Trojan Marlene Kahler of Austria would have scored in the top-8 of the 500/1650 frees and in the top-16 of the 200 free at 2021 NCAAs.
